Jerry Berenson
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I resorted to using a Dremel carefully to reduce the inside of the hull. Thanks for the compliment but as I stated previously, I am a recently fully retired dentist with lots of time to work on the ship. Enjoy ! Jerry
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Hi Avi, I sporadically go on modelshipworld and enjoy the blogs especially yours. You did mention at one time about what cements were best to use. On my Constitution build I use Elmer’s glue -all extra strong formula as well as CA (krazy glue). I buy both on Amazon especially the CA in a10 pack. I have a lot of respect for those model builders who did not have CA cements in their arsenal. Reducing the thickness of the bulwarks as you are doing is vital. I made the mistake of not thinning them down sufficiently and not allowing some of the cannons on the gun deck to protrude enough. All in all I am having a great time building the Constitution and am privileged enough to live near Boston where I can see the actual ship. I am approaching a year into my build and have enclosed a photo of it along with a couple of others of the actual ship. Do not hesitate to contact me at jerrybdds@comcast.net if I can help you out with any advise about the pitfalls and successes I have had while building it. שלומ Jerry
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Thanks Tim, I will check them out, Jerry
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Hi, from an absolute rookie from Barcelona
Jerry Berenson replied to BCN-Modeller's topic in New member Introductions
Welcome Pascual from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. My wife and I will hopefully be in Barcelona for the first time next year. Enjoy modeling! Jerry -
Hi, from an absolute rookie from Barcelona
Jerry Berenson replied to BCN-Modeller's topic in New member Introductions
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Tim, I am a Boston native retiring to the Cape several yrs ago. I attended a modeling show at the Constitution museum a couple of yrs ago probably from the Guild. I was blown away by some of the models on display especially the ones made from Cardboard which looked like wood. I would like to explore the clubs and their email address would be appreciated. Thanks, Jerry
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Dear TrippleV... Greetings from Cape Cod ! similar to your situation, I have enjoyed modeling over the years. It took me 50 yrs to complete my model of the “Flying Cloud” from scratch using plans and any wood I could find. 3 Kids and 48 yrs of practicing dentistry “delayed “ my completion but when I turned 70 yrs old I decided that I had to complete the rigging etc..which I did. I had a case made by Bluejacket and now have it on display. Following my retirement last year I decided to build the Constitution. I am 6 months into the build and have enclosed a picture of it. I am indebted to KurtH on this site for his wonderful blog on his museum quality build of the Connie. Enjoy your hobby!
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Avi, I saw your post concerning coppering the hull. I have elected to use copper tape on my models which I score vertically every 1/2 inch or so and get a very nice effect. It is very inexpensive and available on Amazon. Jerry
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Avi, enjoy your build of the Constitution. I started it in Nov. 2020. Very challenging but also very gratifying! Kurt H blog is tremendous. He is a craftsman and his postings are very informative and helpful. Enjoy, שלןם... Jerry Berenson
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Avi, enjoy your build of the Constitution. I started it in Nov. 2020. Very challenging but also very gratifying! Kurt H blog is tremendous. He is a craftsman and his postings are very informative and helpful. Enjoy, שלןם... Jerry Berenson
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