Here's how the hammock representation is turning out. I have used black walnut for the wood bevels and 100% cotton tee shirt sleeve trim which is rolled up to the small size as not to overpower this detail. The second image just show it layed down to show how it looks with the model. Will probably die them a light yellow for UV effect. The tie down rope will be sewn in and I'll show a a image of one completed soon also. These are work in progress, ca is applied to the wood and to keep the roll tight.

Put me down for a copy!

You know, a book of these would be wonderful if ever offered. Be expensive to do, but well worth it for your creativity and beauty with these. 

Magnificent craftsmanship! Your attention and creativity to detail is impressive and a exquisite example for myself to follow.

On 3/8/2019 at 8:58 PM, Hubac's Historian said:

Really an interesting model, and very nice detail work.  I will gladly follow along.

Thank you, will be a few months till I finish with her. 

Many thanks Popeye, one problem I am having trouble as what to use for the hammock tie downs. Looks like I will go will 2 mm brass nails which will be the smallest I can find to do the job and not overpower the model. That of course will be about 149 drilled holes along with the strop hole drilling, Which as fragile as the model is I won't dare try to hammer them in, any other suggestions?

I am looking into a build for the USS Constitution and have seen all the kits available. Three of them are my final choice for the kit and would like to know from fellow modelers which one's they feel are the best for historical accuracy. The Bluejackets kit seems very impressive along with the price for quality, I also like the Model Shipway's kit which is a good price. I also like the Model Space kit. Which kit have you built and do you like? As fellow modelers know, quality and cost go hand in hand so I would like the best for the build when i decide to get her. Thanks for all the help!

Here's them completed and mounted, waiting on the bond to dry and working on the hammocks which will be scratch ,and from cloth and hand sewn. Looked over the davits and are very fragile so I will wait till I mount them after she is rigged. Then rig the boats and added detail on them. A sequence of installation is going to have to happen as this is the first time a combination of wood parts and plastic ones are incorporated in the kit and is coming along nicely. Once I'm satisfied with the bonding I will drill and add the nails, which will be a couple of days, the hammocks will have to take time and placement will be per historical drawings and pictures.

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12 hours ago, KHauptfuehrer said:

Beautiful work!  I never realized what could be done with a plastic kit.

Thanks, it's a very slow process but the rewards are worth it. Trying very hard to make this a show model for the ship and as close to historical accuracy as possible. Three different sets of prints are being used for detail and placements on the model along with the best details on the cannon's available from "Cottage industries". The small men that came with the model are really good in detail and will be the last added parts when everything else is completed. Multiple historical colors along with a good friend whom is an expert on the Alabama is making her come out nicely.

Here's the update images on the dead-eye's. These are very fragile and time consuming to install and build from scratch. Even break when installing them and have to bond then tightly to the plastic and wood before final drilling can commence. The detailing along with angle placement is exact per three sets of historical prints, rigging will be multiple colors along with historical accuracy. But will be awhile as the hammocks and davits are next along with the extension spars. All will be scratch built for proper sizes and accuracy. These are work in progress.

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Exquisite historical ship build. Keep up the fine work on her, if I ever have the time I will do the same for the Constellation. Been wanting to add it to my collection for awhile but have a few irons in the kettle for now and am enjoying your progress.

Nice work, clean and detailed.

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Welcome to MSW Nice craftsmanship, look forward to more of your work.

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Glad to help Todd. If i can be of anymore assistance; just holler. 

Nice start, look forward to following.

Wow, for your first build at wooden ships she's looking wonderful!! Nice clean line for your adjustments in the decking also per your research.  I look forward to your build and following your work, Great start.

A interesting movie you might like:

Plus some plans which might help:

Some reference images of one built:

Plus the museum:

http://benjielayug.com/2017/06/uss-constellation-museum-baltimore-maryland-u-s-a.html

Looking great and love all the wood grain details for her.

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