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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! -
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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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GGibson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Ahhh, they look great, Mustafa! Perfect detail. I appreciate the detailed info. Put that in my memory for... whenever I get to this! 👍 -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
GGibson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Welcome back to your shipyard, Mustafa! I assume the berth deck portlights are simply small brass tube pieces inserted and glued -
Thank you for your service, sir! Wow, quite the service resume! 👍🏆 My son is an O-5 Naval Aviator, now in Reserves, and I think he intends on (hopefully) getting to O-6 before full retirement. Navy life has been good to him and his family. Appreciate all your detail you provide on your build. As Jon knows, I, too, have the practicum as I begin my Constitution build and will continue to refer to it periodically, but am relying more on your collective build logs for much of my processes and guidance. Thank you!
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Impressive, sir! 👍🏆
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Excellent work, Peter! I haven't had an opportunity yet to use the Proxxon mill on brass. So, is the base and the flat part all one piece, or are they two separate pieces soldered? Details! 😉👍
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Awesome work on the ship's wheel, Peter! It turned out looking superb! And nice use of the Proxxon mill! 👍🏆
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Do as much of the gaff & boom rigging and block preparation as you can off ship. When it got to that point, I used my tall "helping hand" alligator clip holder apparatus to hold the gaffs in place while doing the final rigging and securing the gaff to the mast with parrel beads. I decided not to do sails on my Bluenose, so I wish you the best with the sail installations!
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The bowsprit blocks do look better, Rod! And, yes... a ton of clove hitches! Great job! Getting the flying backstays on the ship will help solidify the main mast, as well. Your Bluenose is looking awesome.
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Good to know, Jon. Should have known you had that all figured. Appreciate the clarification. Thanks!
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Definitely something to consider, Mustafa! I appreciate your confidence in me! 🤷♂️😅 I need to look back at some more of your forward spar deck pictures to remind myself how your gun deck details in that area are exposed. Your work is magnificent. Hoping your summer holiday with family has been wonderful and relaxing!
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Hey Jon! As I have been looking some more at your spar deck planking pictures again, another question came to mind, and I apologize if I have missed something in your previous work, but... had you already done the necessary shaping/tapering of the bowsprit in preparation of its eventual rigging prior to installing it? Prior to your planking in the bow area, it would be easier to remove and replace the bowsprit into its keyhole slot with no spar deck planking. With it all planked now, MUCH more difficult! Perhaps you did all that work when you were working on the bowsprit hatch and I've just skimmed over that section of your build log (so far!) and missed that completed work. Thought I would ask the question, though. Interested in seeing how you finish the deck staining!
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