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Overworked724
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Overworked724 got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by Overworked724 - Revell - 1/196 - PLASTIC - abandoned
Well...I am humbled by the level of skill and detail that this boards members exhibit in their work. It makes me want to not post my work on my first plastic boat model! I mean, seriously - some of you are true artisans...but I figure we all start somewhere! Besides, I really enjoy doing something creative...and the more mistakes I make, the more I will learn.
So, with my learning helmet on (I am very new to model building - very very new) I am going to jump slowly into my 1:196 scale USS Constitution project. I have just enough space for this, plus, it will help me learn about old boats as I progress.
With that - here is my Day 1 learnings on the 1:196 scale USS Constitution ('my baby Conny')
- The ship hull seemed much smaller than I had assumed once I have it out of the box
- Some of the cannon had snapped off the sprue and were floating around
- It is obviously a pretty old mold, but after I filed down some of the more obvious sprue burrs, I dry fit the hull halves and main deck without too much difficulty
- No broken or cracked pieces (yet) - all seems in tact.
- As this is a plastic model, and I am still new to painting/detailing (I have a mix of both enamels/Acrylics), I want to maximize my ability to get the best detailing I can without killing myself
- Plan to put on primer today (Hull - flat black; Deck - flat gray)
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Overworked724 got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by Overworked724 - Revell - 1/196 - PLASTIC - abandoned
Oh Joy...
Completely forgot how much fun snipping sprue burrs off tiny fixtures could be. Truth be told...I can take great pride in filing/trimming/pruning plastic bits off the unpainted details of my project. I can actually do this....only takes some good vision (helped by good visions - ie. magnifying glasses/bifocals), and a micro-file (of which I have a few). But I am not a skilled modeler...so, I will take the successes where I can! =-) Aren;t I awesome!
Yay...step one complete......and step two in progress...for definition, see below:
Step one: Unpack plastic moldy bits and file down until you recognize them against the enclosed directions
Step two: Drink Chivas Regal while trying to apply base coat, avoid wife scrutiny,all while getting a history lesson on what a "Rat Line" is....ok....got it....hiccup....
More to come.
Cheers
Pat
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Overworked724 got a reaction from docidle in USS Constitution by Overworked724 - Revell - 1/196 - PLASTIC - abandoned
Good question. Artisitic license...I may leave it uncoppered for the contrast it gives to the overall look. I am not exactly going for historic accuracy, but to challenge my intestinal fortitude to see if I am up to a greater challenge (aka - to see if my interest in building masted ship models is legitimate, or if it is passing fancy). So, I am starting small and learning a bit as I go...
Today - I learned the following terms:
1. Mizzen mast
2. Yard arm
3. Foot ropes
4. Keel
I also learned that nautical lingo is a totally separate language. And here I was trying to learn Japanese to keep up with my wife!
Back to your question - if the overall look doesn't support an uncoppered keel, I'll paint it before I mount it. Another good reason to leave it uncovered it because I haven't joined the hull pieces, and filing down any residual glue globs after the cement has set can be a bit messier when metal based paints are involved. Just being lazy...but the look is unique.
Best
Pat
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Overworked724 got a reaction from russ in USS Constitution by Overworked724 - Revell - 1/196 - PLASTIC - abandoned
Not much done yesterday. The model is spru burr heaven, so have spent some time filing and sanding. Just realized I don't have a base support for my baby Conny. No problem. Will plan to use a table vise. Hope I don't break it, otherwise it's 20 bucks down the drain!!
Will start in main deck detailing before I put the hull together.
Directions are pretty basic, leaving a lot for artistic license! Which I will take advantage of as much as possible.
Had not idea this thing would be so small!
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Overworked724 got a reaction from Canute in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
Looking good!!!! You are following some sound advice. Slow and steady. Enjoy the trip...!!! Watching your progress with great respect.
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Overworked724 got a reaction from Elijah in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
Looking good!!!! You are following some sound advice. Slow and steady. Enjoy the trip...!!! Watching your progress with great respect.
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Overworked724 reacted to Elijah in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
Hello again! I have realized something… I am a really slow builder ! Please excuse the snail pace of this build log. I (finally) finished getting the hull to the correct length. There is one large dent I will need to correct with a lot of wood filler that I will have to purchase, due to the fact that I don't have any.
You can see it at the bow area. I will have to get to cutting cardboard again for the side templates. Also, I have a new baby brother as of this night, which is super awesome! I hope to have some more building time this weekend as well.
Until next time.
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Overworked724 reacted to kurtvd19 in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
Elijah:
Sal had real good advice to plan ahead. I always recommend a careful reading of the instructions before you start anything and then to keep looking ahead for things that might be better done a bit sooner. As an example, some part installed at step 5 might be in the way of step 7 so look ahead to see that you will have access for step 7.
Glad to see you have a good start.
Kurt
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Overworked724 reacted to MikeB4 in Phantom by Elijah - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1:96 - New York Pilot Boat
I don't know what your experience with ship model building is, this same kit was my first model and I didn't quite get the deck whittled out to the specs they needed to be. Once I got to the point where I was to install the deck furniture I found that everything didn't fit on the deck the way it should have. So if this is your first wood kit my advice to you is take your time and make sure you carve the hull to it's proper dimensions this is in my opinion the most important aspect of the build, it's your foundation basically everything is added to that hull and if it's off everything is off.
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Overworked724 got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by Overworked724 - Revell - 1/196 - PLASTIC - abandoned
Oh yeah...by the way....I'm Irish....my wife is Japanese.....so Whiskey and Sake are going to be a common theme...
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Overworked724 got a reaction from ScottRC in USS Constitution by Overworked724 - Revell - 1/196 - PLASTIC - abandoned
Well...I am humbled by the level of skill and detail that this boards members exhibit in their work. It makes me want to not post my work on my first plastic boat model! I mean, seriously - some of you are true artisans...but I figure we all start somewhere! Besides, I really enjoy doing something creative...and the more mistakes I make, the more I will learn.
So, with my learning helmet on (I am very new to model building - very very new) I am going to jump slowly into my 1:196 scale USS Constitution project. I have just enough space for this, plus, it will help me learn about old boats as I progress.
With that - here is my Day 1 learnings on the 1:196 scale USS Constitution ('my baby Conny')
- The ship hull seemed much smaller than I had assumed once I have it out of the box
- Some of the cannon had snapped off the sprue and were floating around
- It is obviously a pretty old mold, but after I filed down some of the more obvious sprue burrs, I dry fit the hull halves and main deck without too much difficulty
- No broken or cracked pieces (yet) - all seems in tact.
- As this is a plastic model, and I am still new to painting/detailing (I have a mix of both enamels/Acrylics), I want to maximize my ability to get the best detailing I can without killing myself
- Plan to put on primer today (Hull - flat black; Deck - flat gray)
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Overworked724 got a reaction from mtaylor in Gokstad Viking Ship by jack.aubrey - FINISHED - Dusek Ship Kits - 1:35 Scale
As a newcomer, I can't add much in the way of advice, experience, or historic opinions....but I can say that your build is one I could see myself taking at some time in the future. Beautiful choice of kit...good luck and will be watching from the sidelines with awe as I try to consider the skills needed to build wooden ships.
Enjoy and I hope the weather treats you kindly!
Pat
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Overworked724 got a reaction from Canute in Gokstad Viking Ship by jack.aubrey - FINISHED - Dusek Ship Kits - 1:35 Scale
As a newcomer, I can't add much in the way of advice, experience, or historic opinions....but I can say that your build is one I could see myself taking at some time in the future. Beautiful choice of kit...good luck and will be watching from the sidelines with awe as I try to consider the skills needed to build wooden ships.
Enjoy and I hope the weather treats you kindly!
Pat
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Overworked724 got a reaction from GLakie in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
The level of detail is simply amazing. Reviewing various galleries and current builds, I realize how much I have to learn. Fabulous job!
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Overworked724 got a reaction from docidle in USS Constitution by Overworked724 - Revell - 1/196 - PLASTIC - abandoned
Well...I am humbled by the level of skill and detail that this boards members exhibit in their work. It makes me want to not post my work on my first plastic boat model! I mean, seriously - some of you are true artisans...but I figure we all start somewhere! Besides, I really enjoy doing something creative...and the more mistakes I make, the more I will learn.
So, with my learning helmet on (I am very new to model building - very very new) I am going to jump slowly into my 1:196 scale USS Constitution project. I have just enough space for this, plus, it will help me learn about old boats as I progress.
With that - here is my Day 1 learnings on the 1:196 scale USS Constitution ('my baby Conny')
- The ship hull seemed much smaller than I had assumed once I have it out of the box
- Some of the cannon had snapped off the sprue and were floating around
- It is obviously a pretty old mold, but after I filed down some of the more obvious sprue burrs, I dry fit the hull halves and main deck without too much difficulty
- No broken or cracked pieces (yet) - all seems in tact.
- As this is a plastic model, and I am still new to painting/detailing (I have a mix of both enamels/Acrylics), I want to maximize my ability to get the best detailing I can without killing myself
- Plan to put on primer today (Hull - flat black; Deck - flat gray)
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Overworked724 got a reaction from ScottRC in USS Constitution by Overworked724 - Revell - 1/196 - PLASTIC - abandoned
USS Constitution by Overworked724 - Revell - Plastic - 1/196
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