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CaptainSteve reacted to patrickmil in USS Constitution by tdmongillo - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:96
Anthony, I'm looking forward to following your build log on here. I will be building the Connie as well soon, but it will be the Model Shipways kit. Regardless of what you think about your model and pictures, it's probably not as bad as you think. All of us on here are way more critical of our own work than others. It's just a result of sitting with something for so much time and knowing of your mistakes whereas the casual observer can only look on from a distance. There are many things about my current ship I would change if only I could find the keys to my Delorian time machine, but I have only gotten encouragement from the other members on the forum.
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CaptainSteve reacted to Canada Steve in Furled , unfurled or no sails -Preference
I have been taking pictures of the build from the start for my own records ( and to show friends how much work goes into one of these ships) never with the intent of doing a build log but maybe I should post them and help get the sites inventory back up
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CaptainSteve reacted to Canada Steve in Furled , unfurled or no sails -Preference
Hi guys
Thank you for your feedback I appreciate it very much ! I think I will go with a combination of furled and unfurled .This way I can show both methods and also keep a clear view of the deck .Thank you again for taking time to pass on your informaton ...steve
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CaptainSteve reacted to popeye2sea in Furled , unfurled or no sails -Preference
On a slightly different vein, does anyone have any experience fitting sails so that they can be worked, i.e. being able to change the set of the sails from clewed up to fully set?
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CaptainSteve reacted to BRiddoch in 18th Century Longboat by Bob Riddoch - FINISHED
I decided to plank using boxwood purchased from Jeff at Hobby Mill...he is the best!
Bob R.
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CaptainSteve reacted to dcbriski in Constitution by dcbriski - Model Shipways - 1812 configuration
Before the site was rebuilt I had posted the starting of my current project. I am attempting to build the model shipways constitution largely after the Isaac Hull Model. The plan is to have the gun deck gratings open for a view of the main gun deck. I will also be building complete stern quarters. I decided to get back at it over the last day or two and I have posted the photos of my progress on the stern. As you can see I am going to have to do some touch up with the height of the uprights because i tried to bevel the deck of the counter by eyesight, in short im an idiot, but thats and easy fix. I will put some more photos of the whole ship up soon.
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CaptainSteve reacted to Chuck in 18th century English Longboat by Chuck - FINISHED - c.1760
To complete the model...the grapnel was painted and rigged. I made mine from scratch using boxwood. I think they replaced the one in the kit with a cast metal version they had in stock, It was added to the model so the rope looked natural. I made some oars and placed them in there as well. They were just cut from a 1/16" sheet and the handles rounded off. Then they were painted.
That is essentially the end of the project.
Chuck
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CaptainSteve got a reaction from GLakie in USS Constitution by CaptainSteve - Model Shipways - 1:76.8 scale
Until now, I have never been a big fan of power-tools combined with ship-building. I have always been terrified of making a tiny slip which would irreparably damage my hard work.
However, in just two hours with this little toy - essentially an engraving tool with an assortment of sanding/grinding bits - I've managed to shape out the hulls of all four ship's boats !!!
Call me a convert !!
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CaptainSteve got a reaction from GLakie in USS Constitution by CaptainSteve - Model Shipways - 1:76.8 scale
Thanks Harv. I see your build is coming along nicely.
I'm taking baby-steps for the time being as I cannot set-up a more permanent work-station until approx halfway thru the year - still have one more "residential adjustment" to be made.
So, for now, I plan to work on the small stuff - ship's boats; coamings; carronades; false gun-decks; degree in Electronics Engineering (for the LED candles).
That should kill a few months of spare time.
Long live the FakeCaptainsClub !!
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CaptainSteve got a reaction from capnharv2 in USS Constitution by capnharv2 - Model Shipways
Great to see you back on deck, CapnHarv !!!
Looks like the FakeCaptainsClub is alive and well.
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CaptainSteve got a reaction from BRiddoch in USS Constitution by BRiddoch - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76
Bob's back !!!!
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CaptainSteve reacted to Modeler12 in USS Constitution by Modeler12 - FINISHED - Model Shipways
One more set of pictures and then I am where I left off a couple weeks ago. What I have not covered are the rope-walk I made for the rigging lines, a fixture to make rope coils, nor a lot of other details that are covered on my web site.
I have made the masts and spars using an old Shopsmith. The picture below shows how I adapted a ‘follower’ to support the center and an end plate for the thin dowels. The dowels were too flexible so I did not use gouges to form the tapers. A lot of filing took care of that. This was before I got a mini lathe for Christmas.
I made six sails for the Conny. They include the spanker, three top sails and two jibs. Since the spanker is easy to install before the shrouds and stays are in place, I went ahead with the rigging. Right now the mizzen mast is glued in place and next comes the lower section of the main. Obviously I will have to add the shrouds before the upper parts of the masts are installed.
Strangely enough I still have not made the bowsprit nor the rail netting. I will have to buckle down and get going again. But first I need to learn how to use this new format!!!!
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CaptainSteve reacted to patrickmil in USS Constitution by BRiddoch - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76
Bob, I'm happy to see you on the website again. Your build log was invaluable both as an inspiration and a practical guide.
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CaptainSteve reacted to BRiddoch in USS Constitution by BRiddoch - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76
Thanks guys. "Never give up the ship".
Bob R.
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CaptainSteve reacted to Modeler12 in USS Constitution by Modeler12 - FINISHED - Model Shipways
This is just an introduction to the new build log for my Conny. I will shortly add details about my current status and highlights of my past log. Please, bear with me while I am getting used to the new format and revisit my memory banks.
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