Geoff Matson
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I am making some progress on my shroud and ratline rigging. To keep everything equal, I am tieing the ratlines on both sides as I progress up the foremast. There are lots and lots of knots. I think I am getting a system with the clove hitch. The tweezers really help out a lot. One thing I found is that it is better to have a long line of thread to tie the knots. The short thread seems mohave mind go its own and goes where ever It wants. I usually go about five rows of ratlines and then double check them with my card and then set the knots with diluted white glue. (Elmer's). I also use just water with brush to help take some slack out of the lines. That is why I am doing both sides of the shrouds to make sure I don't get too much tension on the masts. So are it seems to be working.
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Isn't it amazing how many little "models" there are in this model. The ships boats, the cannons, it is really a kit that tests your modeling skills. It is also a kit that lets you expand your kit bashing ideas. Everything is looking great. So...go make some sawdust and have fun.
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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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As I continue my rigging I have changed my plans a little. I have finished my top mast pre rigging. I now will proceed with rigging the lower shrouds on all three masts per the sheet plans. Then I will do the lower stays with the snaking. I still have to figure out how to do the snaking. So far the only thing I wish would have done is leave off the bowsprit until I did more rigging. I think it would have made things a little easier. I have to be careful not to break it off.
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Your build is looking great! The gun carriages bring back fond memories of repetition. Here is one of my favorite pictures looking through the aft gun ports down along the cannons on both sides. By the way, I am going nuts on how to case this behemoth of a model. Have you any thoughts on that? Happy modeling Jon
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It is good to be back. I am really glad I documented all my work. It makes it much easier to pick up where I left off. After a weekend of tying knots for the top mast assemblies I remember why I don't like rigging. My next model will definitely be a admirality style. Happy modeling
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I made some progress on the foremast top. I try to do as much pre rigging off the model as I can. I am so afraid of breaking something. I will do the same for the mainmast top and mizzen mast top. Lots of knots and I am glad I have the third hand to help out. I posted a couple of pictures of the progress. I have a picture of the deadeye seized and done up. It looks like one big rats nest, but it does sort itself out when I rig the dead eyes.
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I am back after four years of avoiding rigging my Conny. The more I looked and researched it the harder it looked. Well, I finally decided I could do it and with winter coming to Northern Illinois I can now allow some time to work on it. I have backed my Conny out of dry dock and am ready to proceed. I am following Bob Hunt's course on building the Conny. I have gotten this far with the course and will follow along to the end. I have made all of my modeling scale rope with the help of Jim Byrnes Ropewalk and numerous kinds of cotton threads. I went over all the rigging lines with Plan 7 sheet of the plans. I have labeled all the line sizes and what I need. I feel. like this took all the four years to get this far. I have all the lower shrouds rigged and am progressing to the top shrouds.
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Hello, nice job so far. One thing I did with my plans was to just iron them with my wife's iron. Then I cut foam board to size and attach the plans with clips. You could also use just thick poster board. Just an idea. I look forward to you progress
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Looking great, hang in there it is all worth the effort in the end
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Hopefully things are turning for the good. Looking forward to your progress. Be safe
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obsidian 12 It works well for me. Right now I am doing the lower ratlines and working my way up. Once all the ratlines are finished I plan on installing and rigging the yards. The hardest part is to plan ahead and make sure you have enough room to install the rest of the lines. The bottom area of the masts will be a real chore to rig. It will be a lot of monkeying around, but I like to solve those problems ahead of time. Thanks for your interest.
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Great problem solving skills and your rails turned out great.
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I cut mine from a pattern and then adjusted it by sanding to fit the width at the bow. Glad to se you having fun!
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Your Conny is looking great. Isn't it amazing how building a kit model turns you into a scratch builder. I did the same thing with my transom rail. I have been busy with other projects this last year and am looking to getting back with Conny soon.
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You are doing a great job. I know the Constitution is a big project. It is really two parts. All the construction, which you seem to be enjoying and the the Rigging part. Just be patient and enjoy the process. I look forward to you coming posts. Have fun making sawdust.
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Looking great Jeff. Great job!
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Looks like you have outdone yourself again. Great looking boat. Just keep making sawdust and all is well.
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What a great project Hank. Looks like you are progressing right along. It sure beats my bead room model shop! I will be following your progress.
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Looking good Jeff. Glad you are back. Your Conny looks great! Looking forward to watching your progress.
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Welcome to the group. It looks like you are off to a good start. Hang in there and take your time. It is a long build. Have fun making sawdust.
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What a great case. You did an excellent job!
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Hey Jeff, It is great to see you back at it. I missed your build log. I am again in limbo. My wife has me doing some crown moulding the house. Funny how the wife's list interferes with my modeling. This time I am planning on working on my Conny at least some time during the week. Have fun and look forward to your progress.
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