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They look great, Jon! I guess I will complete my Model Monkey order for the remainder I need... for whenever I get to this point years from now. Thanks for the encouragement! -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GGibson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
I love Ken Foran's work and his Constitution build log, and purchased his Model Building with Brass book. If I was only that talented! -
Hey Peter! I returned from my Boston trip last Saturday and visited the Constitution on Thursday. It was a cloudy and misty damp morning that day, and had rained harder earlier, so a lot of the spar deck was covered when I visited (groannnnnnn). But here are some of the exterior, including the deadeyes and channels. Probably not too much different than Jon's pictures but hope they help some.
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As long as you feel the reputation is unwarranted and not unwanted, we appreciate your input whenever there is a question, Jon! Which is why I continue to say that I will be striving for an "1812-ish" version of the Constitution... 🤷♂️👍
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GGibson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
I am in Boston and will be on the ship tomorrow if anyone needs any updated pics. Plan on taking a bunch, obviously, anyways! I am excited! -
Hey Tom! Great work on your Beagle so far! Not sure why I haven't been following your progress previous to this point, but I have changed that now! This should be a great looking ship once you complete it! Don't know if I have mentioned somewhere in MSW threads previously, but your Constitution build log has been a great inspiration to me as I begin my own Constitution. Fortunately, there are some great build logs around, but yours is definitely on the top of my saved logs. Looking forward to watching you here, as well! 👍🏆
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Nice work on everything here, Peter. Looks great! Could one also accomplish the same visual by just using a brass rod (similar to how we secure items to the deck or the side of the hull) by drilling a hole the size of the rod thru the vertical bit, hand-drilling holes into the horizontal post sections, and inserting and securing the horizontal posts in the brass rod, pressed firmly against the vertical post to create the desired visual?
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And, I'm sure you all employ the same process, but for these types of assemblies going into the deck, I like to use small nails instead of brass rods/pins. Cut the heads off of the nails, secure them into the assembly piece, and use the pointy end of the nails to assist determining the necessary hole locations.
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I would seriously consider one for my wife. She enjoys puzzles, even has one of those large felt boards so she can easily move a "puzzle-in-progress" from the kitchen table when not working on it. If I am working on a ship, why can't she build one, too?!? 🤷♂️🤣
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The kit-supplied pins might be brass, I don't remember and, as I said, they're stuffed somewhere where I don't remember. I figure I have a good 2-3 years to find them before needed! 🤷♂️🤣 And, as you alluded to, if my plan is to replace the kit supplied rope, blocks and deadeyes with the aforementioned higher quality products, why wouldn't I also do it with the belay pins, as well? So... I'm sure I will take the same route as you. Appreciate your info, Peter!
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I've got a whole drawer full of those type sanding sticks, in almost every grit from 80 to 600. Love them! Fife rails look really sharp, Peter! The package is somewhere tucked away until I need them, but the Model Shipways Constitution parts list says my kit includes 240 belaying pins! So, if you are replacing your provided stock, then, yep, you're gonna need more! Does the ship require more than one size of belaying pin? You are moving along well now! Carry on, sir!
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Hey Jon! Great to see you tackle these carronades! I think I had mentioned on somebody's build log that I had purchased a small handful of the Model Monkey screw-adjustment-style carronades in order to practice working with them before deciding how to prepare them and finish them for the spar deck. Interesting that you are taking this approach and, frankly, not surprising. Although I haven't done anything with them yet, a close inspection of them when I first received them made me think that separating the "cannon parts" from the "mounting and base parts" would be challenging to do without damaging some critical piece of the fixture as a whole... and then doing it successfully 21 more times. Although it is disappointing to see some of the "misprint" possibilities, it looks, from your pictures, like this process will come out very nice. Looking forward to seeing them completed, rigged and placed on your spar deck. Awesome work, sir!
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GGibson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Like Jon, I strongly recommend both Ropes of Scale and Syren for your replacement rope, deadeyes and blocks. On the last few ships I have worked on, including the Ballahoo, and the Bluenose, I have exclusively used Ropes of Scale for all of my rigging rope and Syren for all of my blocks and deadeyes, and will place an order with Chuck at Syren when the time comes to replace all of the kit-provided blocks and deadeyes on my Constitution. (I think I have a pretty decent supply of rope already from Ropes of Scale, but will replenish that as needed, again when the time comes.) However, back to Mustafa and his work, he's done an awesome job of making his own carronade blocks. I'm just not that good! -
Stanchions look awesome, Peter! Great job. 🏆
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The L.B. Jenson book was a great resource for me during my Bluenose build. 👍🏆
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GGibson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
That was my assumption, as well, Phil. But thought someone else might know of a greater purpose. Appreciate the feedback! Sorry to clutter your build log with my questions, Mustafa! 👍 -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GGibson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Well, unless we all come to Turkey to visit, Mustafa! 🤷♂️🤣 I'm still curious about the purpose of every other chain plate pin having a ring... Hmmm... I think you have told us before about your process of scoring the brass and then using the sheet metal shears, but thank you for the reminder, sir! -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GGibson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
The chain plates are looking very good, Mustafa! I am still learning and testing how to best use the blackening agent I have (I've used the Birchwood Brass Black solution in the past), but mine seems to always come out a bit "greyish" so I've hit it with a swipe of black paint, as well. Thanks for sharing the pictures, Jon! Very interesting! Anyone know the reason why, where the chain plate pieces appear to break and the pins/bolts are inserted, some of the pins (looks like every other one?) have a ring inserted through them? A purpose? Thanks, gentlemen!! 👍🏆 -
Amazing leatherwork, Henry! 🏆🏆
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Nice work on the gunports, Jim. Looking good so far! I will be watching your stern transom work with great interest. I am just beginning my Model Shipways 1:76.8 scale Constitution build, but I have the BlueJacket instructions as another reference tool, so am interested in watching your build progress, as well. In fact, I have looked in depth at @KurtH's transom work on his Constitution build, as he did a great job with his. Carry on, sir! Keep moving forward! 👍
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Awesome historical pictures, nonetheless... 👍🏆
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Thanks for the info, Peter! Yeah, once I get proficient with this DB250, I may decide to upgrade.
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Nice work, Peter! I just picked up the Proxxon DB250 lathe, figuring I'd have plenty of opportunities to use it on my Constitution. Love to see you using it on brass. Thanks for sharing.
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Excellent brass work, Peter! 🏆
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