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HIPEXEC got a reaction from SkerryAmp in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
It's Rich not Rach? Typed too fast.
Bought some new tools to make building a little easier. A new all-angle cutter (heavy duty), new snips, and some maleable aluminum strips (made out of roof flashing) to get the exact shape of my next plank.
Rich
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from JPett in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
That cutter just might do it, Harvey.
Here's some pics of the roughed out gun ports on the starboard side. When I finish planking, this will all be filed and sanded smooth with straight edges.
Rach
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from augie in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
Actually the challenge all this presents is the fun of it. Before I closed up the gun ports, I painted the back walls flat black. I didn't want anyone to be able to see all my construction markings in case they peeked into the small gun ports.
Rich
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from SkerryAmp in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
That cutter just might do it, Harvey.
Here's some pics of the roughed out gun ports on the starboard side. When I finish planking, this will all be filed and sanded smooth with straight edges.
Rach
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from SkerryAmp in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
Augie, Harvey and Wes,
Thanks for the help. After I glue this first plank, I am using much smaller lengths to do the next courses. I'm going to have to get some planking screws. My glue is very good. It sets fast and holds tight. Exactly what is edge glueing?
Rich
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from Sjors in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
I only hope I can do half as good a job.
Rich hipexec
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from Sjors in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
Thanks, Sjors, that's my plan.
Rich
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from PeteB in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
Finished the port side false cannon ports. Today I am attempting to bend my first eight planks. I used a steam iron and a frame I constructed to hold the shape needed. I'll see how that turns out.
Thanks for everyone's imput.
Rich
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from JPett in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
Finished the port side false cannon ports. Today I am attempting to bend my first eight planks. I used a steam iron and a frame I constructed to hold the shape needed. I'll see how that turns out.
Thanks for everyone's imput.
Rich
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from augie in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
Thanks....it'll be varnished.
Rich
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from Sjors in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
Thanks....it'll be varnished.
Rich
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from SkerryAmp in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
Finally finished the deck planks. Next step will be to fine sand the deck. I'll now continue to "box" the below deck canons. As I said, this is not called for in the plans, but I think it will make a better build.
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from PeteB in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
Just got back from Canada. Fishing was great! Bear watching and whale watching fair to poor. Attached are some photos. My wife and I caught a lot of fish. My wife more than me. We had to release a few since they were protected. We also gave a bunch away. The last pic is the birthday feast a local chef created with the big pink salmon my wife caught. My family is throwing a birthday party for me tomorrow, so I won't get back to my USS Constitution until next week. I had plenty of time to plan my next moves, though. Boat building is really like playing chess.
Thanks for the birthday greetings. 75 seems so old! The good news is, I don't feel that old.
Rich
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from Fright in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
Just got back from Canada. Fishing was great! Bear watching and whale watching fair to poor. Attached are some photos. My wife and I caught a lot of fish. My wife more than me. We had to release a few since they were protected. We also gave a bunch away. The last pic is the birthday feast a local chef created with the big pink salmon my wife caught. My family is throwing a birthday party for me tomorrow, so I won't get back to my USS Constitution until next week. I had plenty of time to plan my next moves, though. Boat building is really like playing chess.
Thanks for the birthday greetings. 75 seems so old! The good news is, I don't feel that old.
Rich
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from Script in Le Mirage by Sjors - FINISHED - Corel - Wood - 1:75
I love your build. I only hope mine will come out half as good.
Congratulations,
Rich hipexec
USS Constitution
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from Ferit in Le Mirage by Sjors - FINISHED - Corel - Wood - 1:75
I love your build. I only hope mine will come out half as good.
Congratulations,
Rich hipexec
USS Constitution
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from Sjors in Le Mirage by Sjors - FINISHED - Corel - Wood - 1:75
I love your build. I only hope mine will come out half as good.
Congratulations,
Rich hipexec
USS Constitution
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from src in Le Mirage by Sjors - FINISHED - Corel - Wood - 1:75
I love your build. I only hope mine will come out half as good.
Congratulations,
Rich hipexec
USS Constitution
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Le Mirage by Sjors - FINISHED - Corel - Wood - 1:75
I love your build. I only hope mine will come out half as good.
Congratulations,
Rich hipexec
USS Constitution
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from mtaylor in Le Mirage by Sjors - FINISHED - Corel - Wood - 1:75
I love your build. I only hope mine will come out half as good.
Congratulations,
Rich hipexec
USS Constitution
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from augie in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
It's good to be back.
Augie, the first fish is a Lingcod. Very tender white meat. The others are Pink Salmon.
Now to do laundry and dry cleaning. ....And pay the Visa bill.
Rich
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from SkerryAmp in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
If I catch a big salmon and bring it home, the way I figure it , it will cost me $1,000 a pound!
I finished shaping the stern blocks. There was a lot of material to remove, so I used a fine saw, a knife, my Dremel and some sanding blocks. I measured real carefully so as not to take off too much. It seems to have turned out real good. I had made a real muck of the stern blocks on my Swift and didn't want to repeat that mess.
I'll work on the bow while I add deck planks before heading to Canada.
Rich
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from mtdoramike in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
Sjors, I do need any help and advise you care to give. You too Augie. I just put the transom on after using my Dremel to sand the correct angle. One of the balsa fillers they sent me with the kit was missing a critical section. I had to re-build it. Now I'll have to use filler and sanding to finish it.
The plastic mitre box is great. It gives me perfect cuts (if it can last).
Rich
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from PeteB in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
As I was cutting the small uncut portions of the laser cut sheets, I noticed the false keel has a slight warp to it and one of the bulkhead sheets has a large bow. I dampened both of the culprits and will attempt to flatten them by laying them flat with flat weights on each of them. I'll let you know if this works. I didn't do this with my first build, The Virginia Pilot Boat, and I had to finish it with a slightly crooked frame.
Hipexec
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HIPEXEC got a reaction from Fright in USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
Thanks for all your words of support. I shall begin today! Here's a pic of my work space.
Hipexec
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