Jparsley
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Jparsley got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Ok been doing a little work on the railings and the stern I know the stern is off a little I plan to go back and work on that later
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Jparsley got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Ok Let's see I decided to go with the pseudo tree nailing look on my upper decks Used a very sharp pencil to make little indented marks Think she looks a little better this way She's not perfect but learning as I go
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Jparsley got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Ok guys after inspecting all these wonderful ships on this site I decided to darken my planking a bit Using a sharp pencil I traced over my planks then I used an ordinary eraser to remove the darkness some I've posted a before and after on how the planking looks any ideas?
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Jparsley got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Hey guys a very quick update started working on Not sure what they are called but first attempt was rather bulky and cramped together so I started to think Hum What do I have that could possibly look better Wa la tooth picks so I drilled sanded and came up with this think it looks much better and more proportional what do you think
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Jparsley got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Ok been trying to finish the lower part of the boat before I start on anymore of the decking Installed the hawse holes and the two Not sure what they are called but whale strakes Any suggestions?
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Jparsley got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Ok sorry everyone for the delay Had to leave town for a while
Took your advice mark and drilled the holes for the masts and the bowsprit With the dowels in place it almost looks like a ship Slow progress of late but I promise more updates soon
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Jparsley got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Hello bob glad your following with interest Good luck with the gun ports I know I was sweating it also Here is the latest pictures
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Jparsley got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Started working on more of my railing The more that goes on and the tighter the space the busier it gets but man she starts looking more like a ship I can picture myself walking her decks Neat feeling
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Jparsley got a reaction from JesseLee in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Hello everyone Hope life's treating everyone well I was able to get a little time in tonight to work on the old girl I didn't like how I did the rope work on the walk ways on the lower gun deck so I redid them with a thicker black thread that came in the kit since I won't be using it for the rigging Placed the tedious little shot balls in their racks Hope she is looking descent I know she isn't museum quality but for my first build I think she is coming along If anyone has ideas please let me know Thanks for the interest
Jeff
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Jparsley got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Well ones mounted
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Jparsley got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Here they are
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Jparsley got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Not much to report on other than used a polycrylic sealer on the bottom part of the hull I think I'm going to start on the upper gun ports so I can say that's done instead of using the little undersized cabin extensions on the rear of the ship I'm going to fabricate some from wood we will see how that turns out
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Jparsley got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Ok this parr is done
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Jparsley got a reaction from JesseLee in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
She's looking like a ship of war I hope she meets some critics eyes so far I'm happy with her but if anyone has something to add Please let me know I am looking for great ideas to make a better ship thanks all
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Jparsley got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
First tooth in
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Jparsley got a reaction from JesseLee in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Ok guys the fear is gone the job is done the lower gun deck ports are cut and framed yippee Now for a few canons and I'll be ready to put the decks on and actually have something that resembles a ship
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Jparsley got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Ok sorry about the delay but life gets in the way of fun One side done on lower gun ports Got a few canons made up hope they pass inspection
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Jparsley got a reaction from JesseLee in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Ok my nerves are settling Getting my ports cut Playing with my guns Sorry for the quality of the pictures but here they are anyways
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Jparsley got a reaction from JesseLee in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Ok guys my nerves are on end my hands are shaky and my eyes are tearing cutting into a perfectly good hull just to stick a gun in a hole Actually after I cut my first two holes I feel I have a technique lets just hope she turns out nicely here's what I have at the moment
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Jparsley got a reaction from JesseLee in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
This is where she is at now hopefully I'll start the painful process of ports this weekend thanks for the advice mtaylor
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Jparsley got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Ok guys after hours and hours of thought reading and planning I'm almost positive that I'm not doing the best job but it's looking to me to be shaping up into a fair rendition of what a ship should look like any thoughts?
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Jparsley got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Not much to add as life's been a little busy just not in the building department Started on the second layer of the hull and waiting for my blackening agent to get here would really like to have black cannons and eye boots for the gun rigging any ideas also was thinking of using a dark red mahogany stain on the walnut planking any ideas how that would turn out? Any suggestions would be helpful thanks guys
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Jparsley got a reaction from Rkapuaala in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Ok from last post my daughter needed her own boat to play with so here it is I made a dinghy for a dingy girl Hope it looks good to yall she's not impressed but she is only 4 yrs old
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Jparsley got a reaction from JesseLee in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
My little admiral decided I was making her a party barge and decorated her boat
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Jparsley got a reaction from Dimitris71 in USF Constellation 1797 by Jparsley - Artesania Latina - 1:85 scale
Ok here we go First layer done hopefully correctly She was a fun one to do Lots of learning involved
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