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maturin52 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
Here are a couple of profile shots....
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maturin52 got a reaction from Duanelaker in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
Basically finished the head rail area, except for the "seats of ease" as Tom named them. They are built, but not painted and installed yet. The gratings in the bow area look kind of patch-worky (yes, that's a word) right now, but I am sure that will be less so when the furniture is installed and all the staining and painting is done. The dowel that is in the bowsprit position is simply a placeholder, nothing to do with the final part. It's good to be back making progress. Rigging and installing all those cannons seemed to take forever! I am not sure why there pictures are so huge. I've used the same resolution as in previous posts. I must investigate....
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maturin52 got a reaction from Duanelaker in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
It's coming up on a year and a half since I've posted any pictures! I'm determined to correct that situation, since my Connie project is still very much alive. I've moved my shipyard to a new room in my basement which gives a permanent home for all the paraphernalia that goes along with this hobby. The Admiral also gave me a nice flat-screen, which I've mounted on the wall and I have a laptop on my worktable dedicated to this project. Well, mostly it's dedicated to usedtosail's build log, which has become my go-to source for ideas and information. I've finished the hull and the decks, and (long project) all the cannons are installed and rigged. I was very unhappy with the stern gallery and its port and starboard projections, so I ripped them down and redid them. I'm happier now. I am now working on the bow, specifically the head-rails and the outboard gratings that go with them. Here a couple of not very good images. I'll try and post some more in the coming days. The main thing is, the USS Constitution is still alive and well in Missouri!
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maturin52 got a reaction from Duanelaker in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
As I mentioned, despite not posting on a timely basis, I have been continuing work in my model. I've found painting the hull (on coat #3 now) and coppering to be incredibly time consuming procedures, but progress is being made. Here are a couple of photo of her set up (temporarily) on her stand, as the Admiral was interested in my progress.
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maturin52 got a reaction from usedtosail in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
Here are a couple of profile shots....
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maturin52 got a reaction from usedtosail in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
The ships boats are complete with oars, boathooks, and sails. I opted to leave the gratings off so the gundeck can be seen, since I put so much work into thoses mods.
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maturin52 got a reaction from usedtosail in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
March is here. Pandemic is STILL here. I work half an hour to an hour on my Constitution most days, but somehow I never find time to update this build log. The hull and decks are finished. The ships boats are built and installed, except for the 2 that will hang from davits. The masts are constructed, painted, and installed. The tops and cross-trees are in. Now the rigging begins! To those hardy folks who have followed my build, here a couple of pictures. I brought her up to the dining room to let the Admiral see that I really am making some use of the time I spend down in the basement. She gave me a flat-screen TV to install in the workroom, so it's easy to pass time down there.....
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maturin52 got a reaction from Wahka_est in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
Here are a couple of profile shots....
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maturin52 got a reaction from JeffT in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
Here are a couple of profile shots....
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maturin52 got a reaction from JeffT in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
The main and mizzen tops can be seen here. I'm not crazy about the understructure, but I'm sure that much of it will be hidden by the ratlines and other rigging.
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maturin52 got a reaction from JeffT in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
The ships boats are complete with oars, boathooks, and sails. I opted to leave the gratings off so the gundeck can be seen, since I put so much work into thoses mods.
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maturin52 got a reaction from JeffT in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
March is here. Pandemic is STILL here. I work half an hour to an hour on my Constitution most days, but somehow I never find time to update this build log. The hull and decks are finished. The ships boats are built and installed, except for the 2 that will hang from davits. The masts are constructed, painted, and installed. The tops and cross-trees are in. Now the rigging begins! To those hardy folks who have followed my build, here a couple of pictures. I brought her up to the dining room to let the Admiral see that I really am making some use of the time I spend down in the basement. She gave me a flat-screen TV to install in the workroom, so it's easy to pass time down there.....
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maturin52 got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Half Moon by usedtosail - FINISHED - Billings Boats - 1:40 Scale
If it's anything like your Connie, it will be a work of art!
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maturin52 got a reaction from usedtosail in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
Still at it, finding a little time to work on her most days. I've finished the head area, added the ships wheel, took a stab at fabricating some rudimentary binnacles, installed the capstan (I wish hadn't painted it, but there ya are). Following Tom's sequence, which I've found to be eminently logical, I'm now looking at installing the dead-eyes, chain plate, etc. I spent a bit of time poring over pictures on build logs and google, and I think I've figured out how the process will work. It's long and will take a lot of time, but with some patience I know I'll get there. Once I get a few in place I'll snap some photos. Also will try and get a decent shot of the wheel and the capstan. Allons-y!
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maturin52 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
Still at it, finding a little time to work on her most days. I've finished the head area, added the ships wheel, took a stab at fabricating some rudimentary binnacles, installed the capstan (I wish hadn't painted it, but there ya are). Following Tom's sequence, which I've found to be eminently logical, I'm now looking at installing the dead-eyes, chain plate, etc. I spent a bit of time poring over pictures on build logs and google, and I think I've figured out how the process will work. It's long and will take a lot of time, but with some patience I know I'll get there. Once I get a few in place I'll snap some photos. Also will try and get a decent shot of the wheel and the capstan. Allons-y!
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maturin52 got a reaction from usedtosail in Half Moon by usedtosail - FINISHED - Billings Boats - 1:40 Scale
If it's anything like your Connie, it will be a work of art!
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maturin52 got a reaction from usedtosail in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
Basically finished the head rail area, except for the "seats of ease" as Tom named them. They are built, but not painted and installed yet. The gratings in the bow area look kind of patch-worky (yes, that's a word) right now, but I am sure that will be less so when the furniture is installed and all the staining and painting is done. The dowel that is in the bowsprit position is simply a placeholder, nothing to do with the final part. It's good to be back making progress. Rigging and installing all those cannons seemed to take forever! I am not sure why there pictures are so huge. I've used the same resolution as in previous posts. I must investigate....
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maturin52 got a reaction from JeffT in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
Basically finished the head rail area, except for the "seats of ease" as Tom named them. They are built, but not painted and installed yet. The gratings in the bow area look kind of patch-worky (yes, that's a word) right now, but I am sure that will be less so when the furniture is installed and all the staining and painting is done. The dowel that is in the bowsprit position is simply a placeholder, nothing to do with the final part. It's good to be back making progress. Rigging and installing all those cannons seemed to take forever! I am not sure why there pictures are so huge. I've used the same resolution as in previous posts. I must investigate....
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maturin52 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
Basically finished the head rail area, except for the "seats of ease" as Tom named them. They are built, but not painted and installed yet. The gratings in the bow area look kind of patch-worky (yes, that's a word) right now, but I am sure that will be less so when the furniture is installed and all the staining and painting is done. The dowel that is in the bowsprit position is simply a placeholder, nothing to do with the final part. It's good to be back making progress. Rigging and installing all those cannons seemed to take forever! I am not sure why there pictures are so huge. I've used the same resolution as in previous posts. I must investigate....
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maturin52 got a reaction from Matt D in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
It's coming up on a year and a half since I've posted any pictures! I'm determined to correct that situation, since my Connie project is still very much alive. I've moved my shipyard to a new room in my basement which gives a permanent home for all the paraphernalia that goes along with this hobby. The Admiral also gave me a nice flat-screen, which I've mounted on the wall and I have a laptop on my worktable dedicated to this project. Well, mostly it's dedicated to usedtosail's build log, which has become my go-to source for ideas and information. I've finished the hull and the decks, and (long project) all the cannons are installed and rigged. I was very unhappy with the stern gallery and its port and starboard projections, so I ripped them down and redid them. I'm happier now. I am now working on the bow, specifically the head-rails and the outboard gratings that go with them. Here a couple of not very good images. I'll try and post some more in the coming days. The main thing is, the USS Constitution is still alive and well in Missouri!
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maturin52 got a reaction from JeffT in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
It's coming up on a year and a half since I've posted any pictures! I'm determined to correct that situation, since my Connie project is still very much alive. I've moved my shipyard to a new room in my basement which gives a permanent home for all the paraphernalia that goes along with this hobby. The Admiral also gave me a nice flat-screen, which I've mounted on the wall and I have a laptop on my worktable dedicated to this project. Well, mostly it's dedicated to usedtosail's build log, which has become my go-to source for ideas and information. I've finished the hull and the decks, and (long project) all the cannons are installed and rigged. I was very unhappy with the stern gallery and its port and starboard projections, so I ripped them down and redid them. I'm happier now. I am now working on the bow, specifically the head-rails and the outboard gratings that go with them. Here a couple of not very good images. I'll try and post some more in the coming days. The main thing is, the USS Constitution is still alive and well in Missouri!
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maturin52 got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
It's coming up on a year and a half since I've posted any pictures! I'm determined to correct that situation, since my Connie project is still very much alive. I've moved my shipyard to a new room in my basement which gives a permanent home for all the paraphernalia that goes along with this hobby. The Admiral also gave me a nice flat-screen, which I've mounted on the wall and I have a laptop on my worktable dedicated to this project. Well, mostly it's dedicated to usedtosail's build log, which has become my go-to source for ideas and information. I've finished the hull and the decks, and (long project) all the cannons are installed and rigged. I was very unhappy with the stern gallery and its port and starboard projections, so I ripped them down and redid them. I'm happier now. I am now working on the bow, specifically the head-rails and the outboard gratings that go with them. Here a couple of not very good images. I'll try and post some more in the coming days. The main thing is, the USS Constitution is still alive and well in Missouri!
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maturin52 got a reaction from usedtosail in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
It's coming up on a year and a half since I've posted any pictures! I'm determined to correct that situation, since my Connie project is still very much alive. I've moved my shipyard to a new room in my basement which gives a permanent home for all the paraphernalia that goes along with this hobby. The Admiral also gave me a nice flat-screen, which I've mounted on the wall and I have a laptop on my worktable dedicated to this project. Well, mostly it's dedicated to usedtosail's build log, which has become my go-to source for ideas and information. I've finished the hull and the decks, and (long project) all the cannons are installed and rigged. I was very unhappy with the stern gallery and its port and starboard projections, so I ripped them down and redid them. I'm happier now. I am now working on the bow, specifically the head-rails and the outboard gratings that go with them. Here a couple of not very good images. I'll try and post some more in the coming days. The main thing is, the USS Constitution is still alive and well in Missouri!
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maturin52 got a reaction from kmart in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
I can't believe that it's been almost a year since I posted anything in this log. I've had some health issues, and we had a minor flood in the basement that shut down my workshop for a while, but my USS Constitution project is still very much alive and progressing. I've finished the hull, and the spar deck is planked. I was very unhappy with my first attempt at the stern gallery windows, so I ripped them and redid them. I'm currently working on fife rails, pin rails, cannonades, and all the other deck furniture that needs to be done before the masts go in and rigging begins. I'll try and get a few photos over the next day or so, and get them posted. I know a few folks were following my build, so, rest assured, it's not one of those abandoned builds. I'm still kicking!
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maturin52 got a reaction from usedtosail in USS Constitution by maturin52 - Model Shipways - 1/76
I can't believe that it's been almost a year since I posted anything in this log. I've had some health issues, and we had a minor flood in the basement that shut down my workshop for a while, but my USS Constitution project is still very much alive and progressing. I've finished the hull, and the spar deck is planked. I was very unhappy with my first attempt at the stern gallery windows, so I ripped them and redid them. I'm currently working on fife rails, pin rails, cannonades, and all the other deck furniture that needs to be done before the masts go in and rigging begins. I'll try and get a few photos over the next day or so, and get them posted. I know a few folks were following my build, so, rest assured, it's not one of those abandoned builds. I'm still kicking!
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