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xken got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Kurt, you are right for most of the time; but underneath a CH-46 patching bullet holes and other repairs laying on the steel marston mating having baked in the sun for hours that every now and then slight breeze would be hot and dry next to it. For some reason the bullet holes were always on the underside and never on the top, unless one went through the window and up.
Today a couple of museums in Denver, then on to Topeka, Kansas tomorrow assuming all goes well. Just learned last night that my best friend back in Ohio passed away suddenly. We were to visit and spend a day with him after New York.
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xken got a reaction from kmart in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
She is crated and packed in the car ready to leave in the morning. It will ride on a 1" layer of energy absorbing foam with 3" of clearance above the main mast. I had to tilt at about a 30 degree angle to clear the door opening and the roof has a bulge up that allowed space for the masts. The sides of the frame had to be short into order to clear and rotate back up to fit with the car side wall camber. Everything is snug and tight.
Now all we have to do is leave in the morning and drive to the end of Long Island, NY.
I removed the central hatch cover and tied down across at the rails, trapped fore and aft by the cradle nesting.
Created a little pocket for the hatch cover with the pinnace.
Here it is with the honey comb cardboard sheet between the frame structure and the gear.
Wish us luck on our delivery adventure!
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xken got a reaction from lmagna in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Arrived safe a sound in St. George, Utah. Very hot 110 degrees walking across the parking lot reminded me of the flight line in Vietnam; hot dry breeze. On to Denver tomorrow. Ship is traveling perfect so far.
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xken got a reaction from Tigersteve in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Arrived safe a sound in St. George, Utah. Very hot 110 degrees walking across the parking lot reminded me of the flight line in Vietnam; hot dry breeze. On to Denver tomorrow. Ship is traveling perfect so far.
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xken got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
She is crated and packed in the car ready to leave in the morning. It will ride on a 1" layer of energy absorbing foam with 3" of clearance above the main mast. I had to tilt at about a 30 degree angle to clear the door opening and the roof has a bulge up that allowed space for the masts. The sides of the frame had to be short into order to clear and rotate back up to fit with the car side wall camber. Everything is snug and tight.
Now all we have to do is leave in the morning and drive to the end of Long Island, NY.
I removed the central hatch cover and tied down across at the rails, trapped fore and aft by the cradle nesting.
Created a little pocket for the hatch cover with the pinnace.
Here it is with the honey comb cardboard sheet between the frame structure and the gear.
Wish us luck on our delivery adventure!
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xken got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Dave, that could be slim pickings but if you have any questions just let me know. Keep in mind I will be out of the loop between July 19 - Aug. 7 and not sure about communications. I will be delivering the Constitution to my son in Southold, Long Island. A long drive from Morro Bay,Ca. 6130 miles round trip.
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xken got a reaction from Piet in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Dave, don't forget to add the forward line to the eyebolt on the channel.; every fifth ratline extends to it. But I am sure you are aware of this.
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xken got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Arrived safe a sound in St. George, Utah. Very hot 110 degrees walking across the parking lot reminded me of the flight line in Vietnam; hot dry breeze. On to Denver tomorrow. Ship is traveling perfect so far.
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xken got a reaction from Jack12477 in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Arrived safe a sound in St. George, Utah. Very hot 110 degrees walking across the parking lot reminded me of the flight line in Vietnam; hot dry breeze. On to Denver tomorrow. Ship is traveling perfect so far.
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xken got a reaction from pythagoras in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
She is crated and packed in the car ready to leave in the morning. It will ride on a 1" layer of energy absorbing foam with 3" of clearance above the main mast. I had to tilt at about a 30 degree angle to clear the door opening and the roof has a bulge up that allowed space for the masts. The sides of the frame had to be short into order to clear and rotate back up to fit with the car side wall camber. Everything is snug and tight.
Now all we have to do is leave in the morning and drive to the end of Long Island, NY.
I removed the central hatch cover and tied down across at the rails, trapped fore and aft by the cradle nesting.
Created a little pocket for the hatch cover with the pinnace.
Here it is with the honey comb cardboard sheet between the frame structure and the gear.
Wish us luck on our delivery adventure!
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xken got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Maersk Detroit by xken - 1:354 scale - Container ship
I have been busy on three kit design projects; two of which are in production and the third still in design. But now waiting for parts to come so I got back on the Detroit and carved the Rescue and two life boats. I used poplar rather than Basswood to get the detail needed. Here are pictures of the boats. Next will be the davits which Evan has detailed photos of to share when back.
Here is the first life boat.
Then the trick was to carve the second as close as possible to the first. They are both the same size despite the camera lens distortion.
Here they are painted red as close as I could match. Various sources show color variations that are weathered paint.
Here they are in there locations on the ship needing their davits.
I will wait for the photos of the davits that hopefully will have next week. Thursday I leave to deliver the Constitution to my son in Southold, N.Y. a cross country drive across this wonderful land.
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xken got a reaction from usedtosail in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
She is crated and packed in the car ready to leave in the morning. It will ride on a 1" layer of energy absorbing foam with 3" of clearance above the main mast. I had to tilt at about a 30 degree angle to clear the door opening and the roof has a bulge up that allowed space for the masts. The sides of the frame had to be short into order to clear and rotate back up to fit with the car side wall camber. Everything is snug and tight.
Now all we have to do is leave in the morning and drive to the end of Long Island, NY.
I removed the central hatch cover and tied down across at the rails, trapped fore and aft by the cradle nesting.
Created a little pocket for the hatch cover with the pinnace.
Here it is with the honey comb cardboard sheet between the frame structure and the gear.
Wish us luck on our delivery adventure!
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xken got a reaction from Canute in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Thank you all for your kind wishes on safe travel. We just found out that our son will be arriving in Indianapolis the same evening we will so we are going to try and connect for breakfast the next morning. He is on a three day business trip and will leave Indianapolis that evening. We all will arrive at his house the same afternoon what luck and coincidence.
Thanks again!
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xken got a reaction from Jack12477 in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Thank you all for your kind wishes on safe travel. We just found out that our son will be arriving in Indianapolis the same evening we will so we are going to try and connect for breakfast the next morning. He is on a three day business trip and will leave Indianapolis that evening. We all will arrive at his house the same afternoon what luck and coincidence.
Thanks again!
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xken got a reaction from capnharv2 in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Thank you all for your kind wishes on safe travel. We just found out that our son will be arriving in Indianapolis the same evening we will so we are going to try and connect for breakfast the next morning. He is on a three day business trip and will leave Indianapolis that evening. We all will arrive at his house the same afternoon what luck and coincidence.
Thanks again!
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xken got a reaction from HIPEXEC in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
She is crated and packed in the car ready to leave in the morning. It will ride on a 1" layer of energy absorbing foam with 3" of clearance above the main mast. I had to tilt at about a 30 degree angle to clear the door opening and the roof has a bulge up that allowed space for the masts. The sides of the frame had to be short into order to clear and rotate back up to fit with the car side wall camber. Everything is snug and tight.
Now all we have to do is leave in the morning and drive to the end of Long Island, NY.
I removed the central hatch cover and tied down across at the rails, trapped fore and aft by the cradle nesting.
Created a little pocket for the hatch cover with the pinnace.
Here it is with the honey comb cardboard sheet between the frame structure and the gear.
Wish us luck on our delivery adventure!
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xken reacted to Jack12477 in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Crate looks secure. That's a long haul to eastern LI. Safe trip.
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xken reacted to kurtvd19 in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Travel safe Ken.
Kurt
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xken reacted to Landlocked123 in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Good luck Ken. Enjoy our beautiful country. Best, John
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xken reacted to alde in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
Nice job stowing the Connie. She looks nice and secure. Have a safe drive.
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xken got a reaction from Altduck in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
She is crated and packed in the car ready to leave in the morning. It will ride on a 1" layer of energy absorbing foam with 3" of clearance above the main mast. I had to tilt at about a 30 degree angle to clear the door opening and the roof has a bulge up that allowed space for the masts. The sides of the frame had to be short into order to clear and rotate back up to fit with the car side wall camber. Everything is snug and tight.
Now all we have to do is leave in the morning and drive to the end of Long Island, NY.
I removed the central hatch cover and tied down across at the rails, trapped fore and aft by the cradle nesting.
Created a little pocket for the hatch cover with the pinnace.
Here it is with the honey comb cardboard sheet between the frame structure and the gear.
Wish us luck on our delivery adventure!
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xken got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
She is crated and packed in the car ready to leave in the morning. It will ride on a 1" layer of energy absorbing foam with 3" of clearance above the main mast. I had to tilt at about a 30 degree angle to clear the door opening and the roof has a bulge up that allowed space for the masts. The sides of the frame had to be short into order to clear and rotate back up to fit with the car side wall camber. Everything is snug and tight.
Now all we have to do is leave in the morning and drive to the end of Long Island, NY.
I removed the central hatch cover and tied down across at the rails, trapped fore and aft by the cradle nesting.
Created a little pocket for the hatch cover with the pinnace.
Here it is with the honey comb cardboard sheet between the frame structure and the gear.
Wish us luck on our delivery adventure!
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xken got a reaction from dvm27 in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
She is crated and packed in the car ready to leave in the morning. It will ride on a 1" layer of energy absorbing foam with 3" of clearance above the main mast. I had to tilt at about a 30 degree angle to clear the door opening and the roof has a bulge up that allowed space for the masts. The sides of the frame had to be short into order to clear and rotate back up to fit with the car side wall camber. Everything is snug and tight.
Now all we have to do is leave in the morning and drive to the end of Long Island, NY.
I removed the central hatch cover and tied down across at the rails, trapped fore and aft by the cradle nesting.
Created a little pocket for the hatch cover with the pinnace.
Here it is with the honey comb cardboard sheet between the frame structure and the gear.
Wish us luck on our delivery adventure!
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xken got a reaction from Geoff Matson in USS Constitution by xken - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76.8
She is crated and packed in the car ready to leave in the morning. It will ride on a 1" layer of energy absorbing foam with 3" of clearance above the main mast. I had to tilt at about a 30 degree angle to clear the door opening and the roof has a bulge up that allowed space for the masts. The sides of the frame had to be short into order to clear and rotate back up to fit with the car side wall camber. Everything is snug and tight.
Now all we have to do is leave in the morning and drive to the end of Long Island, NY.
I removed the central hatch cover and tied down across at the rails, trapped fore and aft by the cradle nesting.
Created a little pocket for the hatch cover with the pinnace.
Here it is with the honey comb cardboard sheet between the frame structure and the gear.
Wish us luck on our delivery adventure!
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xken got a reaction from mtaylor in USS Constitution by SawdustDave - FINISHED - 1:60th Scale
Dave, that could be slim pickings but if you have any questions just let me know. Keep in mind I will be out of the loop between July 19 - Aug. 7 and not sure about communications. I will be delivering the Constitution to my son in Southold, Long Island. A long drive from Morro Bay,Ca. 6130 miles round trip.
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