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  1.    JoeMacD reacted to a post in a topic: USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
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  10. JoeMacD
    I have to ask, is there a rule of thumb on design and installation of deadeye chain plates on a model such as the pilot boat SWIFT? when I build and try and attach mine the deadeye it seems to be coming up to the top railing and would probably be rubbing the rigging on the railing and I feel that would not be right to have rope rubbing back and forth on a real ship especially for a standing rigging .
  11. JoeMacD started following Rattlesnake by JSGerson - FINISHED - Mamoli - 1:64 - Using Robert Hunt’s practicum
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  17. JoeMacD
    Here are some more pictures of progress! Deck housing and bilge pump, bowsprit bitt!
  18.    JoeMacD reacted to a post in a topic: Sea of Galilee boat by Bryan Woods - FINISHED - SE Miller - 1:20
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  23. JoeMacD
    Worked on the rudder and tiller! IMG_4974.mov
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  25. JoeMacD started following USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 , HM Cutter Alert by Thukydides - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - first build and USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
  26. JoeMacD
    Moving slowly I managed to get some work done! I added the cheeks, sheer strake and main wales and channels! I also played around with some staining and Tung oil on the bottom of the hull!
  27. JoeMacD
    Finally got the keel installed and pretty satisfied with it!
  28. JoeMacD
    WONDERFUL BUILDING ON THE INDY, I FOUND THIS ON YOUTUBE WHICH I FOUND VERY INTERESTING HISTORY OF THE INDY! A BATTLE OF THE INDY!
  29. JoeMacD
    It took me 34 years to finish the planking ! I’m now hoping and planning to complete this one in a month or two!
  30. JoeMacD
    A few more hull planks add and more experience leaned! I did more YouTube tutorial research on planking and bending planks!
  31. JoeMacD
    I bought the boat model from Model Expo back in 1989 along with the solid hull Phantom which will be another re started build! I framed it up and planked the deck and used toothpicks for the treenails, using a sharpie around the edges of the deck planking! I then performed the first hull planking and this is how I left it since 1989! My hopes are with my renewed interest in model ship building I will finally finish what I started decades ago! Tonight I added one more plank to the hull both side of the hull since then now understanding tapering! More building and pics to follow!
  32. JoeMacD
    Yes thank you for your input very much appreciated! I never knew that they are Galvanized steel Taking artistic license I painted them Floquil enamel Bronze,
  33. JoeMacD
    Cause I’m a newb following kit instructions 😂
  34. JoeMacD
    Almost done I’m doing some research on old fashion lobster traps and would be lobstering equipment! But I think the boat itself is finished!
  35. JoeMacD
    Tonight I installed the STAYS, the Bob stay, Fore stay, and the Back stays and made lashings to the turnbuckles! I’m wondering exactly what color should I use on the turnbuckles that would closely resemble the real ones? Input on this appreciated! please!
  36. JoeMacD
    Making the Blocks and rigging up the sails!
  37. JoeMacD
    Still at it, and I’m very happy for the way it is going! Almost there!

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