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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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Yes, there had to be enough space between the bowsprit and the grates for the chains to pass through. But there's nothing to do now. If I were you, at this stage, I would make the gammon out of rope instead of chain, this solution might be easier and wouldn't be wrong. I read somewhere that gammon were made out of rope before the chain.
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
If you are not going to include the fore sail you will not need the boomkins. Drawing shows how the boomkins were used. -
If you are not going to make full rigging, you will not need boomkins. If you decide to make a limited rigging, you will not need them either. By limited rigging, I mean making the masts and standing and running rigging, but not adding sails. In the meantime, please feel free to share anything on my page.
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Supports number 2, 3 and 4 are complete. I am making support number 1 in two parts. I am not 100% happy with the result but this is all I can do. -
I remember those days as if they were yesterday. If I am not mistaken, you started with another company's kit. Then, after your conversations with us, you continued with the MS kit. My second year with this model will be up in June too. I haven't decided whether to make the masts and rigging yet. As every year, I will close the workshop soon for the summer vacation and will leave my decision until the fall. I apologize Peter, if you clarified this issue before, but I want to ask. Are you planning to add rigging and sail equipment?
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Then I'll make it parallel like most people do. Of the Conny builders I follow, only ERS Rich made it angled, all the others are parallel. Thanks friends. -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Thanks for the photo. Yes, I'm talking about the second support from the left in this photo. It looks slightly angled forward in this photo also, but I am not sure either. -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
I have a question for friends who are building or completing this model. Should the support named number 4 in the kit plan be parallel to supports 1, 2, and 3, or should it be angled forward? It looks parallel in the plan, but in photos of the actual ship on the internet—although not very clear—it seems like it might be angled forward. -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
The supports are removable and attachable, so there is no problem. I mark the positions where the notches should be by measuring on the model and cut them with a milling machine. -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
All rails except the top rails have been completed. I will add the top rails after installing the supports. -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Thank you Peter. -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
I fabricated the support knees for the cat heads. I am preparing the 3rd rails that will be attached to the knees. -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Some modelers created a flat platform and placed the gratings on top, while others positioned them in a curved manner to match the bend of the second rail. As far as I understand, you chose the second option. I don't know which one is correct, and I haven't decided how to proceed yet.
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