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Clean and precise work, as always. I absolutely agree with your opinion about the Proxxon mill. Every modeler should have it. I was wondering how you would made the square holes for the capstan bars, but I assume you're leaving them round, or will they be square? -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Hi Peter. The outer diameter of the pipe on my grommet is 2.4 mm. I believe the 2 mm measurement on the grommet you found is the inner diameter of the hole, and the outer diameter is probably equal to mine. -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Hi Greg, no I didn't cut these from brass tubing. I bought them from a hobby store.The diameter of the flange is 3.6 mm and the outer diameter of the pipe is 2.4 mm. I first drilled 2.4 mm holes in the ship's hull and placed the portholes inside.
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
I am sorry I just noticed your message, Peter. I know it's too late for this, but I'll answer anyway. My curtains are 0,8 mm thick. -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
I'm back at my shipyard after a long break. At this stage, I've decided to add the berth deck portlights. I'll be making the channels and chain plates next. I've completed the installation of the starboard portlights. They will be painted black later.
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Nice detail.
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Thanks Greg, I'm planning to finish my vacation next week and go back to my shipyard. I really miss working
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Hi Greg, you're adding gun deck details. Why don't you consider building the bowsprit bits, forward bits and chain stoppers from scratch in accordance with the original? You have the skills and tools to build them from scratch.
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Looking good, Greg. This build log looks like it will be a good guide for future modellers who add a gun deck to this kit.
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I left the bottom straight without thinking too much about it. Since the lids would be open anyway, they wouldn't be visible
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To plank completely correctly, spiling is required, particularly from the lower end of the wales to the keel. However, we don't know if the wood Dave will use for the second layer planking will allow for lateral bending.
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I noticed this too. Your ship has a Bluff bow. Making the garboard shorter seems difficult. To create a planking pattern that matches the photo you've attached, you can apply a planking pattern similar to the one I've tried to draw on your photo in the second layer. To do this, you could end the planking from the bulwark down to the lower end of the wales, then work your way up from the keel. Sorry, I am not good at drawing on the computer but I think you can understand what I wanted to show.
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Everything is going well, Greg.
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Yes, I guess with that thought, I also mounted the pin rails in place before the carronades.
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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, Greg, I visited that historic monastery. It's an incredible structure. The Sumela Monastery is a Greek Orthodox church built in 386 AD. The exact time it took to complete is unknown. It's located within the borders of Trabzon province on the Black Sea coast of northern Türkiye. Detailed information about the church is in the Wikipedia link below. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumela_Monastery -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Sorry for the late reply, Peter. I don't actually remember why I installed the pin rails before the carronades. It would probably have been more appropriate to install them after the carronades. -
Yes, this is the right approach. In my Essex model, I frequently encountered this question: "Well, didn't the sailors fall through these gaps?"
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You're about to catch me! Carronades look awsome.
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I only faired the first bulkhead in the bow before gluing it in place, because that one had a lot of sanding to do. I used my sanding macine to do it.
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Yep, that's it! Straps look very nice.
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Thank you so much my dear friend! -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Not really! Just sitting by the pool, sipping my vodka and watching my grand daughter Bon appetit to you too.
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