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USS Constitution by Force9 - Revell - PLASTIC - Revisiting the classic 1/96 kit
in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1751 - 1800
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just beginning the revell build and once long ago completed the revell Cutty so I remember the rigging issues with kit parts. I am not as concerned with historic accuracy but rather a beautiful display model that is easier for and older builder and wife to complete. I am buying replacement blocks and pins along with various sizes of line and brass tube to hopefully strengthen the yards and masts. I would like a realistic looking wood deck and am thinking of purchasing a laser cut from scale decks and build up the bulwarks per your recommend approach for greater realism.
My skill sets are extensive but at our age the rigging will be a major challenge. We think we want it in full sails and the kit supplied will be used since I can't find any premade after market. We intend to stain them somewhat but the alternative would be to use silkspan and display sails reefed to the yards as in port would look. Cant seem to find much guidance in this regard. What is your opinion on sails and decking? Also strengthing the yards and mast to prevent so much bending when rigging. Any help would be appreciated we are also on a very tight budget so we cant afford to go all out otherwise I would have bought the Bluejacket wooden model. As it is I figure we will spend a couple hundred dollars in extras.