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  1. mtbediz
    Welcome to the forum. The result you've achieved so far with limited hand tools on this challenging model is truly impressive. There are a few other modelers in this forum, including myself, who are building the same model and sharing insights. You might find inspiration by joining us and seeing how we tackle various challenges.
  2. mtbediz
    Sorry, Greg. I've been away for a while and didn't realize you'd started building the Constitution. I used a scroll saw to cut the gun-deck curves on the bulkheads.
  3. mtbediz
    Greg, I have a reversible hand drill like in the photo. I use it when necessary.
  4. mtbediz
    Peter, when drilling soft and thin woods before, turning the drill in the opposite direction helped me drill without splitting the wood. This information may come in handy in the future.
  5. mtbediz
    Let me also point this out, I cut the pieces a little larger and do fine tuning with sanding machine.
  6. mtbediz
    Drilling first and then cutting usually gives better results and reduces scrap. That's how I usually do it."
  7. mtbediz
    Your model looks great Peter. Just curious, did you ever consider leaving the gun port lids open?
  8. mtbediz
    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
  9. mtbediz
    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.
  10. mtbediz
    Thanks for your efforts, Jon. The navy plans will be sufficient for me to calculate the correct dimensions. Thanks again.
  11. mtbediz
    Next Wednesday, I’ll be shutting down the shipyard again until September, Peter. I’m guessing you’ll catch up and surpass me easily.
  12. mtbediz
    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.
  13. mtbediz
    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.
  14. mtbediz
    Your attention to detail is truly admirable. As for me, I just don’t have the patience to wrestle with tiny details, and I tend to dodge them whenever I can.
  15. mtbediz
    All gun port lids are complete. The next stage is to make the channels and chain plates.
  16. mtbediz
    All upper lids have been completed, I am continuing the construction of the lower lids.
  17. mtbediz
    Yes, exactly that was the reason why I installed the curtains a little bit above the gun port.
  18. mtbediz
    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.
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    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.
  20. mtbediz
    Just a suggestion. If you can make the hook and the hole 90 degrees perpendicular to each other, it will look nicer and you will do it accurate.
  21. mtbediz
    I knew you would find a way to make this. Doing it without clamps is almost impossible.
  22. mtbediz
    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.
  23. mtbediz
    This is great news. I'm looking forward to you starting your Conny build.
  24. mtbediz
    Everything looks good and correct. I'm just wondering how you attached the hooks to the double blocks. My summer vacation has started but as you can see I am still here and following
  25. mtbediz
    Thanks for the reply.

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