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xken got a reaction from Kenneth Powell in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Final update the ship is in the case and the boys enjoy looking at it. Fingerprints on the glass are indications of wanting to touch. It has just taken awhile for the pictures to come given very busy work schedules. Enjoy!
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xken got a reaction from popeye the sailor in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Dave, I mentioned the Jacob's ladders and monkey ropes at the top of the masts and I am working on a project where I just finished doing them. I just thought I might share with you how I went about doing them using Model Expo's Ratliner. The picture are self explanatory, but if you have a specific question please ask.
First I made a fixture to cut the rungs to length and drill holes, fairly simple like me.
Notice just for you I left the Clove hitches off as an alternative. Hope this helps with your build.
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xken reacted to SawdustDave in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Ken.... As usual, your exquisite work simply blows me away sir. I do thank you for sharing those ladders with me.
And I really do love the "no clove hitch" alternative design.
Thanks Mate
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xken got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Dave, I mentioned the Jacob's ladders and monkey ropes at the top of the masts and I am working on a project where I just finished doing them. I just thought I might share with you how I went about doing them using Model Expo's Ratliner. The picture are self explanatory, but if you have a specific question please ask.
First I made a fixture to cut the rungs to length and drill holes, fairly simple like me.
Notice just for you I left the Clove hitches off as an alternative. Hope this helps with your build.
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xken got a reaction from Erebus and Terror in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Dave, I mentioned the Jacob's ladders and monkey ropes at the top of the masts and I am working on a project where I just finished doing them. I just thought I might share with you how I went about doing them using Model Expo's Ratliner. The picture are self explanatory, but if you have a specific question please ask.
First I made a fixture to cut the rungs to length and drill holes, fairly simple like me.
Notice just for you I left the Clove hitches off as an alternative. Hope this helps with your build.
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xken got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Just catching up and you are off to a great start. I rigged mine from the main mast out and top down since it is easier to rig the running rigging long lines without the lower gear in place. Also you may wish to add the ladders and monkey rope at the topsails before starting the running rigging. The ladders will renew your familiarity with clove hitches.
Keep up the great job you are doing and pace yourself.
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xken got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Dave, I mentioned the Jacob's ladders and monkey ropes at the top of the masts and I am working on a project where I just finished doing them. I just thought I might share with you how I went about doing them using Model Expo's Ratliner. The picture are self explanatory, but if you have a specific question please ask.
First I made a fixture to cut the rungs to length and drill holes, fairly simple like me.
Notice just for you I left the Clove hitches off as an alternative. Hope this helps with your build.
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xken got a reaction from Canute in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Dave, I mentioned the Jacob's ladders and monkey ropes at the top of the masts and I am working on a project where I just finished doing them. I just thought I might share with you how I went about doing them using Model Expo's Ratliner. The picture are self explanatory, but if you have a specific question please ask.
First I made a fixture to cut the rungs to length and drill holes, fairly simple like me.
Notice just for you I left the Clove hitches off as an alternative. Hope this helps with your build.
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xken got a reaction from Matt D in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Final update the ship is in the case and the boys enjoy looking at it. Fingerprints on the glass are indications of wanting to touch. It has just taken awhile for the pictures to come given very busy work schedules. Enjoy!
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xken reacted to Steven1 in Emma C Berry by Steven1 - Model Shipways - scale 1:32
Here's little Sullivan, 18 days old. Very impressed with my workmanship. But you'd be tired too if you worked on a chain gang all day............
Steve
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xken got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Just catching up and you are off to a great start. I rigged mine from the main mast out and top down since it is easier to rig the running rigging long lines without the lower gear in place. Also you may wish to add the ladders and monkey rope at the topsails before starting the running rigging. The ladders will renew your familiarity with clove hitches.
Keep up the great job you are doing and pace yourself.
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xken got a reaction from billt in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Final update the ship is in the case and the boys enjoy looking at it. Fingerprints on the glass are indications of wanting to touch. It has just taken awhile for the pictures to come given very busy work schedules. Enjoy!
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xken got a reaction from Gahm in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Final update the ship is in the case and the boys enjoy looking at it. Fingerprints on the glass are indications of wanting to touch. It has just taken awhile for the pictures to come given very busy work schedules. Enjoy!
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xken got a reaction from Canute in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Just catching up and you are off to a great start. I rigged mine from the main mast out and top down since it is easier to rig the running rigging long lines without the lower gear in place. Also you may wish to add the ladders and monkey rope at the topsails before starting the running rigging. The ladders will renew your familiarity with clove hitches.
Keep up the great job you are doing and pace yourself.
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xken got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Final update the ship is in the case and the boys enjoy looking at it. Fingerprints on the glass are indications of wanting to touch. It has just taken awhile for the pictures to come given very busy work schedules. Enjoy!
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xken reacted to usedtosail in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Ken, she looks great in that case. You family looks good too.
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xken got a reaction from Geoff Matson in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Final update the ship is in the case and the boys enjoy looking at it. Fingerprints on the glass are indications of wanting to touch. It has just taken awhile for the pictures to come given very busy work schedules. Enjoy!
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xken got a reaction from Canute in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Final update the ship is in the case and the boys enjoy looking at it. Fingerprints on the glass are indications of wanting to touch. It has just taken awhile for the pictures to come given very busy work schedules. Enjoy!
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xken got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Final update the ship is in the case and the boys enjoy looking at it. Fingerprints on the glass are indications of wanting to touch. It has just taken awhile for the pictures to come given very busy work schedules. Enjoy!
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xken got a reaction from usedtosail in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Final update the ship is in the case and the boys enjoy looking at it. Fingerprints on the glass are indications of wanting to touch. It has just taken awhile for the pictures to come given very busy work schedules. Enjoy!
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xken got a reaction from Tigersteve in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Final update the ship is in the case and the boys enjoy looking at it. Fingerprints on the glass are indications of wanting to touch. It has just taken awhile for the pictures to come given very busy work schedules. Enjoy!
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xken got a reaction from Jack12477 in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Final update the ship is in the case and the boys enjoy looking at it. Fingerprints on the glass are indications of wanting to touch. It has just taken awhile for the pictures to come given very busy work schedules. Enjoy!
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xken reacted to SawdustDave in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Your advise makes a lot of sense Ken. I appreciate your input. Please jump in if you think of anything more to pass on.
The "clove hitch" reminder, I could have gone all day without.
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xken got a reaction from SawdustDave in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Just catching up and you are off to a great start. I rigged mine from the main mast out and top down since it is easier to rig the running rigging long lines without the lower gear in place. Also you may wish to add the ladders and monkey rope at the topsails before starting the running rigging. The ladders will renew your familiarity with clove hitches.
Keep up the great job you are doing and pace yourself.
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xken reacted to usedtosail in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76
Thanks Ken and Kirill. Ship, good luck with your build. I do hope you will be starting a build log here. Ken once you passed me your build log was very valuable to me.
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