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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
My mistake, sorry. When I said "I will remove them" I meant "I will remove the entire channels". Because I will cut the slots on the channels. These pins will also be there when the channels are permanently glued in place -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Based on the US Navy plans shared by Jon, I calculated the widths of the fore, main, and mizzen channels scaled to my model. These plans showed that all three channels have different widths. Accordingly, the fore channel is 16 mm wide, which is significantly wider than the main and mizzen channels. I don’t know the reason for this, but that’s how it is. I calculated the main channel to be 12 mm and the mizzen channel to be 11.2 mm. These measurements do not include the strip that will cover the chain plate slots. I cut the channels from 2.1 mm thick basswood sheet and temporarily attached them in place with pins. After marking the positions of the slots where the chain plates will be attached on the channels, I will remove them. -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Thanks for your efforts, Jon. The navy plans will be sufficient for me to calculate the correct dimensions. Thanks again. -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Next Wednesday, I’ll be shutting down the shipyard again until September, Peter. I’m guessing you’ll catch up and surpass me easily. -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Thank you Jon. I've reviewed the plans again, and yes, there are some details, but I couldn't find any information or drawings regarding the width and thickness of the channels, which is what I need. I’d be grateful if anyone who can see these dimensions could let me know. -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Hello friends. I couldn't see the channel drawings in the MS kit plan sheets. Do they really not exist or am I just not finding them? Thanks. -
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
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Yes, exactly that was the reason why I installed the curtains a little bit above the gun port. -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
I'm back at the shipyard for a few days and took the opportunity to start making the gun port lids. I will leave the lids in the open position. I didn't add the lid hinges since they wouldn't be visible anyway. I glued the lids directly to the top of the ports. -
I think the photo I shared in my previous post, taken on the real ship, is being overlooked. In the photo, it is clearly seen that the hook is perpendicular to the eye. However, I apologize if I caused confusion on this matter. Of course, the model is Peter's and he is free to make it however he wants. Mine was just a suggestion.
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Thanks for the explanation Peter, I liked your method. I am sharing my own method for the friends who follow. So it will be a second alternative for them. I pass the rope through the hole of the hook, wrap it around the block and tie a simple knot. I put a small drop of CA on the knot and cut the excess of the knot after it dries. Unless you look very carefully, it is almost impossible to see these knots on the model with the naked eye. This only takes me 1-2 minutes.
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I am glad to hear that and yes I have started my summer vacation and I already miss my shipyard :)
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Congrats Greg, you have built an excellent model. You have been posting very infrequently while building the model but I knew you were working on it constantly and I was eager to see the final product. I hope you post more often as you build your Constitution, Once again, congratulations!
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Peter, since I will leave the lids wide open as in the photo, these ropes will not be visible anyway. -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Yes Peter, I will not add those ropes because I needed to get the ropes out of those holes before I built the spar deck. But unfortunately I cannot do that as the gun deck is no longer accessible.
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