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Hello all, It's been slow work on the masts, lots and lots of sanding! I tried using a method where I attached the wood to a drill to sand it evenly in shape, but I liked sanding by hand a bit better so I did a bit of both. Hours of sanding later here are the masts: Oops wrong picture... Here are the masts! Most of the bits and bobs are attached to the foremast, minus all but one yard, and nothing on the main mast yet, I ran out of glue! I believe this is the first time in my life I've run out of glue. What a great hobby! Neither mast nor the bowsprit is glued in place, I ran across another post about whether or not to glue the masts in, there were mixed opinions so I am holding off for now. I also saw another post by @wmherbertabout doing as much rigging as possible with the masts off. So I will be looking into what can be done before tackling the rat lines! Should I hold off on attaching any more yards ect. to the masts to make the rat lines easier? Best, James
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Modeling paste! Will have to remember that for the next boat, if it smells even a little better than wood filler I'm all in.
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Welcome Bogdan! I hear what you're saying about the historical accuracy, I think it is a natural inclination to get into naval history when you get into the thick of building a ship. I never had any interest in naval history before starting my first boat but here I am deep diving into 19th century boats and having a blast. I don't think you'll be judged for taking your own spin on things, it's your own work of art! I haven't encountered any gatekeeping. As for making parts, I'm in the same boat (haha), I have just basic tools and not a whole lot of those, however I've been surprised with how many everyday things can be altered with not much effort and made into a ship-part. There's a thread on the matter here: Anyway, it's good to have you! Can't wait to see your work, especially if you make ships from your area! Best, James
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Excellent look, you're a master with that sandpaper, everything looks so smooth. Excited to follow the rest of the build!
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Getting Started: From Dollhouses to the USS Constitution
vvvjames replied to Jasennord's topic in New member Introductions
Welcome! I hope you enjoy the combo kit, your daughter can do the USS Constitution while you work! Joking, but I do hope you both keep modeling together! -
Ahh good eye and thank you for pointing that one out, I learned this lesson the hard way when doing the anchors, I shouldve known better haha. I think I may have been getting tired last night when I put that final block on. Thank you!!!
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I've been looking forward to this post! A wonderful start. "The Road goes ever on and on / down from the door where it began" (or in this case, the pilothouse) -Bilbo
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Ahoy all, With the addition of the ships boat, everything that needs to be on the deck is now on the deck! I may add some accessories after masts and some rigging are up, but this is a big milestone:) Ships boat: And here's how everything looks at this stage! It's hard to get everything in one shot, excuse the blur. Today I also worked on the bowsprit: Before: After: And a dry fit on the boat! Not too shabby! Hatches are being thoroughly battened! That hole where the bulwarks meet needs some tidying before I lock it in place. Wooo! Best, James
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Welcome Darren! The woodworking background will definitely come in handy, I hope you have a healthy collection of stains/varnish. That'll definitely save you a trip to the store!
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Hello all, Happy weekend for those that celebrate:) The deck of the ship is basically done now! There are a few extra decorations like wooden barrels and cannon balls that I'd like to add after perusing some other builds logs for inspiration, but most everything is in place. I'm happy to announce that the cannons are all in! With breeching ropes on each! I also put in some other small items like the pumps(?) and two posts. Only thing left on the deck (aside from the ship boat) is the wheel! Again I feel like the kit provided wheel is a bit underwhelming. Here's how it looks in the instructions: It's not attached to anything and just looks a bit pointless in the example photos of the final ship. I was thinking of adapting into something like this: (Picture from @piratepete007) My recreation looks like this: The two ends of the line will go in two holes I will drill in the deck. Does anyone have any better ideas? I'm happy with this but if it makes even less sense this way then I'd rather redo it. Appreciate the input! Best, James
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Hello all, Or should I say... Ahoy I took a page from @bluesy76's Albatros and lined the gunports, while theirs looks amazing, I'm still happy with my own result using the sapelli veneer from the second layer of planking. It's a small addition but it adds a lot to the look. I don't have calipers so the process involved a lot of trial and error to get the right size of plank. Even though it was late, I couldn't help installing one of the cannons just to see how it looks. I made a bunch of eyebolts using pliers to wrap steel wire around a small hook: These were used on the cannons and on the bulwark to pass the breeching rope through. 1 down, 7 more to go! Seems like a lot until I look at builds with a plethora of cannons and full rigging on each, I admire the patience required for that! Best, James
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That means a lot Baker, I appreciate it. I'll have to remember to return to your build logs if I ever need ideas, that ladder on your Golden Hind scratch build looks perfect. Well actually everything on that build looks perfect. Gives me some inspiration for extra decoration to add to the Albatros! Thank you
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