Geoff Matson
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Great job on the spark arrestor. -
Mistakes are part of the game. Success is not making the same mistake over and over. We all learn as we go. The best thing is you came to right place to learn. Check out the build logs and you can often see how other modelers solved the same problems that you are having. Check out how the real planking and decking were done for future models. The best thing is that you are here and willing to learn. Looking forward to future posts.
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I can see a lot of thought and design went into stairwell openings. Things are coming along well.
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Glad things are going well. I have the spring chores at the farm underway and am anxious to get back to the Conny. I will post soon. I really enjoy your thought process and how you adjust to the build. Looking forward tumor progress
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Hatches look great
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Major milestone. Looks good
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Thanks for all the pictures. Hope you had a good time
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
Geoff Matson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
That pump looks great. I appreciate all the time that went into making the pump -
With spring time lots of outside stuff to get done. I do not like rigging so it is easy to find things to do first. I will be back hard at it this next week. Thanks for the interest and I will be posting soon
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That is a lot of detail, but that is what makes the model. Nice job
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Looks like all is coming together nicely. Lots. of work, but big rewards. Have fun
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It always amazes me that all the work we put into our models. But, there is only one way to do things, and that is the right way. Great job.
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You are right about the rigging. That is where I am right now. I seem to find any excuse to avoid rigging. I do not know why it is such a hurdle to get down to business. That is the one good thing about Model Ship World, it will motivate you get going. You might want to check out other build logs when you start to do the planking. You might need to put in some spacer blocks or braces between the bulwarks to aid in your fairing. Things are looking great and keep up the good work.
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Looking good. It seems like when you think you have it right you can always find a little more to do. Your final test will come when you have your bulkheads all faired and then using a text plank to check how things fit.
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You got the stern filler blocks looking great. Now with the bow filler blocks, it should go a little faster by applying what your learned from the stern filler blocks. GREAT progress so far.
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
Geoff Matson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Those pumps look realistic. Again, great job with your metal work. -
USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
Geoff Matson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
Great job on the metal work. -
Here is a picture that might help you some. If I remember right, my finish filler block was about half the size of my initial cutout. Lots of sanding and fitting. I just sanded it down until I could get a test plank to flow along the bulkheads and fit into the rabbit joint. You cn see the tail of the filler block gets pretty narrow. Just take your time and be patient. It will all work out. Do not glue the block in until you have it right. (I learned that the hard way).
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I am also building the Constitution using Bob Hunt's Practicum. You really need to read each step and then think about it and then proceed. LOTS OF DRY FITTING AND FIDDLING AROUND TO MKE SURE THINGS FIT RIGHT. I too, made mistakes and had to go back and redo some parts. I think we all find out a little mistake in part one can lead to a big mistake by the time you get step 10. However, I could not have built the Constitution with the kit plans. Bob Hunt's practicum really opened the door for my ship building. ERS Rich build log should help you out. The biggest problem about the Constitution is it takes a long time to build. As I built the Conny my modeling skills increased and I wish I had those skills when I started. Have fun, make some sawdust, and remember it is only a hobby.
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USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
Geoff Matson replied to mtbediz's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1751 - 1800
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I have finally made my goal. I can fully rig the futtock and bentinck shrouds off the model. All I have to do is fish the hooks through the ringing and attach them to the bottom of the deadeyes. Then glue the pin in the bottom of the bentinck rigging in the deck. And lastly use the seizing at the top thimble to make the final adjustment, glue it place with diluted white glue and snip off the end. Now all I have to do is make four of these subassemblies and I am good to go.
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THe larger the scale, the more detail you add. For us old guys the photo etched parts are a little hard to work with.
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Looking great. Lot's of thought and planning Jon
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