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JSGerson got a reaction from CiscoH in USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
Looks like the real ship. Nice work!
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Thukydides in USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GGibson, well, let's see what I can do for you.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from CiscoH in USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GGibson, well, let's see what I can do for you.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Stevenleehills in USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
I initially added the hand ropes on the ladders going from the gun deck to the pseudo berth deck, or at least I tried. Over time they have all been knocked off due to the weak bond of the very limited gluing area surfaces. Because of the limited viewing and now inaccessible areas at the bottom of those ladders, I won't be replacing the hand ropes. I'll probably try again for the ladders going to the spar deck, We'll see what happens.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Stevenleehills in USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GGibson, well, let's see what I can do for you.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from GGibson in USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
I initially added the hand ropes on the ladders going from the gun deck to the pseudo berth deck, or at least I tried. Over time they have all been knocked off due to the weak bond of the very limited gluing area surfaces. Because of the limited viewing and now inaccessible areas at the bottom of those ladders, I won't be replacing the hand ropes. I'll probably try again for the ladders going to the spar deck, We'll see what happens.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
I initially added the hand ropes on the ladders going from the gun deck to the pseudo berth deck, or at least I tried. Over time they have all been knocked off due to the weak bond of the very limited gluing area surfaces. Because of the limited viewing and now inaccessible areas at the bottom of those ladders, I won't be replacing the hand ropes. I'll probably try again for the ladders going to the spar deck, We'll see what happens.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GGibson, well, let's see what I can do for you.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
Now the question is, are the hand ropes for the tourists or were they part of the ladder the crew would have used in 1812? For example, the netting around the gun deck gun ports is to prevent idiot tourists from falling out of the ship. It is something I won't add to my model.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
After studying your beautiful ladders, I think I may have discovered an unfortunate measuring error. Per the attached US Navy plans, the ladders extend into the grating which extends above the deck. Your ladders stop at the top of the floor beams. See attached plans. I really hate to mess up your fine wood work.🫤
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Mirabell61 in USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GGibson, well, let's see what I can do for you.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from GGibson in USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GGibson, well, let's see what I can do for you.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
That chain worked out very nice for you.
Jon
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JSGerson got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
Thanks all for the kudos!🤗
Greg, I got that clamp from Micro Mark. I've had for a number of years, but rarely had a chance to use it. I'll probably use it again once I get to fabricating the various ship's hold framings on the spar deck.
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JSGerson got a reaction from GGibson in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
Thanks all for the kudos!🤗
Greg, I got that clamp from Micro Mark. I've had for a number of years, but rarely had a chance to use it. I'll probably use it again once I get to fabricating the various ship's hold framings on the spar deck.
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JSGerson got a reaction from Mr Whippy in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
While all of this was going on, I was also busy rigging four more sets of guns to match pace with the gun deck construction. These had to be in position before I could glue into place the dining partition, the Commodore’s pantry, and the spar deck floor beams. The partition doors were then installed in an open configuration leading into the dining area. The last item was installing the mizzen mast supports giving the future mast a 5° rake.
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JSGerson got a reaction from Marcus.K. in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
Thanks all for the kudos!🤗
Greg, I got that clamp from Micro Mark. I've had for a number of years, but rarely had a chance to use it. I'll probably use it again once I get to fabricating the various ship's hold framings on the spar deck.
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JSGerson got a reaction from ccoyle in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
While all of this was going on, I was also busy rigging four more sets of guns to match pace with the gun deck construction. These had to be in position before I could glue into place the dining partition, the Commodore’s pantry, and the spar deck floor beams. The partition doors were then installed in an open configuration leading into the dining area. The last item was installing the mizzen mast supports giving the future mast a 5° rake.
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JSGerson got a reaction from Stevenleehills in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
While all of this was going on, I was also busy rigging four more sets of guns to match pace with the gun deck construction. These had to be in position before I could glue into place the dining partition, the Commodore’s pantry, and the spar deck floor beams. The partition doors were then installed in an open configuration leading into the dining area. The last item was installing the mizzen mast supports giving the future mast a 5° rake.
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JSGerson got a reaction from Mr Whippy in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
When I dry fitted the spar deck floor beam to the partition. I neglected to account for the effect it would have on the partition doors. I had drawn them too tall. Also, I noticed that the printed panels and doors were not to my liking, and the pasting work on the pantry front was not centered properly. So, all the printing and pasting had to be done over, as well as making new shorter doors.
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JSGerson got a reaction from Geoff Matson in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
Half Column on Commodore’s Pantry
The next component was the half column at the center of the forward end of the pantry. This was fabricated just like the column aft of the stove, however one side was flattened using a block sander until only a half column remained. The half column was then glued to the front of the pantry.
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JSGerson got a reaction from Geoff Matson in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
Construction of the Commodore’s pantry was made from three identical pieces of 1/32” plywood based on the US Navy plans and four vertical glueing surfaces. Using a four-way clamp, the three pantry walls were glued together. Next the two corners were filed to rounded them off. The partition was then dry fitted on the gun deck again for the image below.
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JSGerson got a reaction from Geoff Matson in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
Using card stock, I made a template for the partition. Then, using 1/32” plywood, I fabricated the partition based on the template. Due to the expected confined viewing space and dark lighting inside the finished model, the partition and pantry walls details will not be seen clearly. Like I did for the captain’s cabin’s interior walls previously, I printed the details of the partition walls on paper using PowerPoint and pasted them onto 1/32” plywood.
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JSGerson got a reaction from Mr Whippy in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
At this point, I’ve installed the main beams above the first two pairs of guns after the bow dummy guns. There are additional supplementary support beams between the main beams which I have not installed because this area will be mostly covered by the spar deck planking. However, as I progress aft, areas of the spar deck will be open to the gun deck for viewing. I haven’t decided whether to install some or none of these supplementary beams because they will substantially obscure the view of the gun deck. This last main beam (as you view the image) is just forward of the main hatch where the whale boat is to be stored on the spare deck. My original intension was to work aft from the bow adding the gun rigging, furniture, support stanchions and beams as I progressed. I have since decided to pause here and start work from the stern forward and pausing to construct the supports for the hatchways as I encounter them.
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JSGerson got a reaction from Geoff Matson in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
When I dry fitted the spar deck floor beam to the partition. I neglected to account for the effect it would have on the partition doors. I had drawn them too tall. Also, I noticed that the printed panels and doors were not to my liking, and the pasting work on the pantry front was not centered properly. So, all the printing and pasting had to be done over, as well as making new shorter doors.
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