Geoff Matson
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from schooner in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
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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Geoff Matson got a reaction from Bill Morrison in New BlueJacket kit Survey, Part 2
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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Geoff Matson got a reaction from mtaylor in New BlueJacket kit Survey, Part 2
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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Geoff Matson got a reaction from Mr Whippy in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
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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Geoff Matson got a reaction from Mr Whippy in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
I have come up with my plan for the Futtock and Bentinck shrouds. I did not like the kit supplied parts so I made my own. I made the hooks, and jumps rings out of wire, instead of hearts, I opened up some thimbles and used them instead.
I can rig the futtock shrouds and the bentinck shrouds off the model. My connecting point will be the large jump ring. I will have two parts, on the top the futtock shrouds and on the bottom the bentinck shroud.
Each futtock shroud will have a hook, two small jump rings in the middle, and then a smaller jump ring on the end. There will be five of them on each side.
Each bentinck shroud will be attached to the waterway with a wire wrapped thimble with a lanyard in-between the two thimbles. The top end of the bentinck shroud will be seized to the large split ring. There will be two of them. One on each side of the model.
While on the model, the lower ends of each futtock shroud will be slipped on the large jump ring.
My final adjusting point will be the seizing at the bottom of the bentinck shroud. Once it has been adjusted it will be seized with diluted white glue like the rest of the seizings.
I hope this all makes sense. Now all I have to do is make 20 futtock shrouds and 4 bentinck shrouds for the fore and main mast.
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from Canute in New BlueJacket kit Survey, Part 2
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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Geoff Matson got a reaction from Mr Whippy in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
Sometimes when you don't post for several weeks, it doesn't mean you were not working on your model. In my case, it was several weeks of mistakes and figuring out how to do things. I decided to scrap several plans of rigging the futtock and bentinck shrouds on my Conny. After doing lots of research and viewing the pictures from the above posts by GSGerson I decided to go a different way. My main plan was to rig as much as I could off the model. When you view the photos on the real Constitution, the area of rigging under the fighting tops looks like a big spiderweb. Then if you figure in all the seizings it just looked clunky.
I made all the metal parts using 28 gauge black annealed wire. My main tool was my needle nose pliers The end of my pliers was the diameter of my ring. There was a little learning curve, but it all went well. I even tried to simulate the serving on these parts with line. But, it was beyond my pay grade. I feel this gave me a less cluttered look and it looks more realistic. The real trick was to get these parts made and make them look close to scale. Please realize I have some paint touch up on the rings and metal parts.
This is part one of the subassembly
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Geoff Matson reacted to JSGerson in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
Finally, using the US Navy plan No. 022-06-2011 - Diagonal Rider & Knee Layout Revised 2011 (a minor revision of 27772, 1996) for the elevation view and No, 17636 Spar Deck Planking Removed 1926 for the plan view, I fabricated and added diagonal knees to the bulwarks around the gun ports of the rigged guns. Additionally, the three vertical stanchions around the stove were also fabricated from 0.032” music wire (for rigidity) and installed. Before I can move aft to the next section and while the gun deck is still accessible, I want to create spare deck structure to ensure the foremast will have a 3° rake when it is installed. As I have it presently planned, this portion of the spar deck is expected to be planked.IMG_1479.HEIC
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
Sometimes when you don't post for several weeks, it doesn't mean you were not working on your model. In my case, it was several weeks of mistakes and figuring out how to do things. I decided to scrap several plans of rigging the futtock and bentinck shrouds on my Conny. After doing lots of research and viewing the pictures from the above posts by GSGerson I decided to go a different way. My main plan was to rig as much as I could off the model. When you view the photos on the real Constitution, the area of rigging under the fighting tops looks like a big spiderweb. Then if you figure in all the seizings it just looked clunky.
I made all the metal parts using 28 gauge black annealed wire. My main tool was my needle nose pliers The end of my pliers was the diameter of my ring. There was a little learning curve, but it all went well. I even tried to simulate the serving on these parts with line. But, it was beyond my pay grade. I feel this gave me a less cluttered look and it looks more realistic. The real trick was to get these parts made and make them look close to scale. Please realize I have some paint touch up on the rings and metal parts.
This is part one of the subassembly
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Geoff Matson reacted to JSGerson in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
At this point, As I promised, the gun deck is becoming quite cluttered. I wanted the ship to look more like a working ship than one on display for the “Brass”, so no pretty coiled rope spirals.
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Geoff Matson reacted to JSGerson in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
Then the next items to be installed were the anchor line bits and the stove with the stove tray which were previously fabricated. These were installed after dry fitting their final position and installing the spar deck beam that passes over the stove (not shown).
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Geoff Matson reacted to JSGerson in USS Constitution by JSGerson - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2040
Moving aft, the gun rigs and recoil lines for three sets of guns after the dummy guns had to be fabricated. The three gun sets of fully rigged guns were glued into position with their recoil ropes secured to the bulwark with a small nail through two eyebolts. I initially planned to trim the nails so that they would be shorter and have a blunt end to more closely resemble the actual pin. This proved to be very difficult to use when attempting to thread them through the eyebolts and looped recoil rope. I just used the plain nail utilizing the pointed end to facilitate the installation to the bulwark. You would need a sharp eye to notice any difference.
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from usedtosail in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
Sometimes when you don't post for several weeks, it doesn't mean you were not working on your model. In my case, it was several weeks of mistakes and figuring out how to do things. I decided to scrap several plans of rigging the futtock and bentinck shrouds on my Conny. After doing lots of research and viewing the pictures from the above posts by GSGerson I decided to go a different way. My main plan was to rig as much as I could off the model. When you view the photos on the real Constitution, the area of rigging under the fighting tops looks like a big spiderweb. Then if you figure in all the seizings it just looked clunky.
I made all the metal parts using 28 gauge black annealed wire. My main tool was my needle nose pliers The end of my pliers was the diameter of my ring. There was a little learning curve, but it all went well. I even tried to simulate the serving on these parts with line. But, it was beyond my pay grade. I feel this gave me a less cluttered look and it looks more realistic. The real trick was to get these parts made and make them look close to scale. Please realize I have some paint touch up on the rings and metal parts.
This is part one of the subassembly
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
I have been mulling around how to make and install the beatnik shrouds on my Conny. I want to rig as much as possible off the model to make it easier. So far I have made the staves for the lower fore and main mast and placed them on the rigging. Now to make the hooks and rings and then rig them. I know this is gong to be harder than it looks.
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
I finished up the ratlines on the lower shrouds. I am glad this part is over. I learned a lot on rigging the ratlines. First, make sure you use long lines to make the knot trying easier. Second, I used my rigging card as a sort of backstop when I tied my ratline. Third, I used diluted white glue to set my knots. This worked out well for making adjustments. Just wet the line to unglue them, make your adjustment and then set the ratlines with the diluted white glue. Fourth, I alternated from port to starboard to keep the tension on the shrouds equal. Fifth, if you have some slack in the shrouds, just wet them with water and will tighten up a bit taking the slack out. Sixth, when you put your eyebolts on the channels for your shifters, pay attention to where they go. My mainmast swifter eyebolts were to close to the shrouds, My foremast and mizzen mast swifter's were at the proper distance. Seventh, I made sure my tweezers were sharp and easy to help tie my lines. Overall, I learned as I went along and I am sure the next section of shrouds will go easier.
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from schooner in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
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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Geoff Matson got a reaction from schooner in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
Sometimes when you don't post for several weeks, it doesn't mean you were not working on your model. In my case, it was several weeks of mistakes and figuring out how to do things. I decided to scrap several plans of rigging the futtock and bentinck shrouds on my Conny. After doing lots of research and viewing the pictures from the above posts by GSGerson I decided to go a different way. My main plan was to rig as much as I could off the model. When you view the photos on the real Constitution, the area of rigging under the fighting tops looks like a big spiderweb. Then if you figure in all the seizings it just looked clunky.
I made all the metal parts using 28 gauge black annealed wire. My main tool was my needle nose pliers The end of my pliers was the diameter of my ring. There was a little learning curve, but it all went well. I even tried to simulate the serving on these parts with line. But, it was beyond my pay grade. I feel this gave me a less cluttered look and it looks more realistic. The real trick was to get these parts made and make them look close to scale. Please realize I have some paint touch up on the rings and metal parts.
This is part one of the subassembly
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
Great job on a real tricky concept. The one thing about this KIT, is you will be an accomplished scratch builder after completing your build. I know there are many frustrating parts, but you learn so much and solve so many problems. Again, great job
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from Der Alte Rentner in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
Great job on a real tricky concept. The one thing about this KIT, is you will be an accomplished scratch builder after completing your build. I know there are many frustrating parts, but you learn so much and solve so many problems. Again, great job
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from ERS Rich in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
Great job on a real tricky concept. The one thing about this KIT, is you will be an accomplished scratch builder after completing your build. I know there are many frustrating parts, but you learn so much and solve so many problems. Again, great job
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Geoff Matson reacted to Der Alte Rentner in USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76
I can't believe how much effort it took to plank these gallery bottoms. Six hours at the shipyard yesterday to do the port side. And I had to find another way to get the last 4 planks in. Sadly, the results are not as clean as Xken's. But again, once Conny is right side up, the compromises won't be noticeable.
On the starboard side, I actually formed these shapes with 3/32 x 3/64 stock. That was painful. This wasn't perfect, but it worked.
Comparing the sides of the hull, I have much work to do to cleanup the starboard side planking so far. A lot of chisel and sandpaper work ahead of me there. Then I can finally get the rest of the planking underway.
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from mtbediz in USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
I like how neat and crisp all your cannons look. Nice work on your home made ropewalk. The line looks great. You are making great progress. I enjoy following your progress.
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from JeffT in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
I have come up with my plan for the Futtock and Bentinck shrouds. I did not like the kit supplied parts so I made my own. I made the hooks, and jumps rings out of wire, instead of hearts, I opened up some thimbles and used them instead.
I can rig the futtock shrouds and the bentinck shrouds off the model. My connecting point will be the large jump ring. I will have two parts, on the top the futtock shrouds and on the bottom the bentinck shroud.
Each futtock shroud will have a hook, two small jump rings in the middle, and then a smaller jump ring on the end. There will be five of them on each side.
Each bentinck shroud will be attached to the waterway with a wire wrapped thimble with a lanyard in-between the two thimbles. The top end of the bentinck shroud will be seized to the large split ring. There will be two of them. One on each side of the model.
While on the model, the lower ends of each futtock shroud will be slipped on the large jump ring.
My final adjusting point will be the seizing at the bottom of the bentinck shroud. Once it has been adjusted it will be seized with diluted white glue like the rest of the seizings.
I hope this all makes sense. Now all I have to do is make 20 futtock shrouds and 4 bentinck shrouds for the fore and main mast.
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from mtbediz in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
I am trying to figure out how to do. the Futtock and Bentinck Shrouds. My biggest concern. is how to do it off the model. A little planning time is awaiting me. I have seen some solutions by other modelers. All worked well. I just need to figure out which will work well for me. It all looks easy on the plans. A few hooks, a few thimbles, a little thread, A ring, and figuring out how to place the attachment point between all m y cannon rigging. Oh well, Time to think about it.
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Geoff Matson reacted to mtbediz in USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76
I made a jig to test the gun rigging. By the way I make my ropes with my homemade ropewalk.
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