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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
After a long summer break, I returned to my shipyard. I spend summers at my house in Alanya district of Antalya, a world-renowned holiday destination frequently visited by foreign tourists. On maps, it is located in the south of Turkey on the Mediterranean coast. I had wonderful days with my children and grandchildren and regained my energy. Now it's time to work. I completed the walls of the Commodore cabin. Now I will start making the furniture in the cabin.
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You're doing a great job, Greg. I stay away from the idea of adding sails to my models because I could not achieve a realistic appearance in my first models I built. I also noticed that the sails concealed the detail work on the ship and the details in the rigging. Of course, if you can give the sails a realistic appearance, this will contribute to the model, but I could not achieve this.
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Hi Jon. The quadruple bilge pump is currently behind the main mast of the real ship, and the double pump is in front of the mast, but in your model you have mounted the quadruple pump in front of the main mast. Is there any particular reason?
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She becomes a super model Jon. She has many more subtle details than mine, congratulations. I'm looking forward to getting back to my model too.
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Congratulations, she is beautiful.
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She looks so nice Greg.
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It looks perfect, Peter. If I were you, I would paint all the pieces before gluing them in place. It would be much easier. Because there are a lot of black and white pieces next to each other and it is very difficult to paint them without smearing the other. Note: I assume you will paint the model
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Since it took me 6 years to collect the tools I have, it didn't hurt much. Especially the fact that the comprehensive kits cost almost as much as the tools led me to this. It really costs less to make a model from scratch.
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Hi, your ladders look great. I'm building the USS Constitution too, but mine isn't a kit. I used the kit plan from Model Shipways to cut the bulkheads and bulkhead former. I am making all the remaining details using the ship's photos and videos on the internet and US Navy plans. I also added the gun deck details, just like you. Since I'm a further along in construction than you, you may want to take a look at my build log to get ideas for your build.
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She looks great Greg.
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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 used plywood for the bulkheads and bulkhead former and used basswood for the planking. I covered below the waterline with self adhesive copper foil. In addition, the use of hornbeam and pear wood in the details on the decks. -
Excellent results with limited tools. Congratulations Jon.
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Very good result Peter.
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I'm not too particular about measurements. If it were me, I would divide the deck into sectors, just like we did in the hull of the ship, and cover each sector independently of each other. Since you glued 11 rows, re-measure the remaining space as a separate sector and taper the planks according to this measurement,
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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 can't work much these days because my shipyard is very hot in the summer months and I don't have access to cooling. I think this situation will continue until September. I don't want you to think that I've given up on building the model. -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Hello Peter. Since I will plank the spar deck to a minimum (only the center of the ship and possibly the areas under the guns) there will be no need to taper the planks. But if I were to completely cover the spar deck, I would taper the planks at the aft because it would be more realistic and look better. -
Yes Peter, building the model from scratch is cheaper and you have complete control.
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I don't try to get a very smooth surface in wooden models because in real life, wooden ship surfaces are not as smooth as a metal surface. Especially the lines at the junction of the planks are evident, making the model more realistic.
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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
Thank you Nils, I haven't decided yet whether to add the rigging or not but I'll keep building as if I will. -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
mtbediz replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
I was away from my shipyard for a while because I had other things to do. I'm happy to be back again. I completed the assembly of the commodores cabin walls and doors that I started before.
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I recommend you to watch the video. You will find a clear answer on how you measure and line off at the bow area.
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