Geoff Matson
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from Elijah in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
Well, I finished the fore and aft bumpkins. I used basswood for the bumpkins Square plastic for the iron band and wire for the rods. Just took everything off the plans.
The one Thing I noticed is that once the bowsprit is installed it is going to be a tight fit to install the chains around the bowsprit
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from CaptainSteve in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
Here is the bowsprit all assembled and painted
Again everything was per the plans. Glad this part is over. A lot of work and planning went into it. The steps on the bowsprit were a challenge for me.
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by Modeler12 - FINISHED - Model Shipways
I know the problem. Us old guys with big hands and small deadeyes and even smaller threads really make things hard. When I rigged my AVS I used the tweezers like extensions of my fingers. Kind of like Edward scissorshand I try to make sure my deadeyes are lined up right the bottom one is like a smiley face and the top one is likea up side down one. Using a gauge as do also helps keep the spacing the same. Seizing and serving the lines is very hard to get looking right. It takes practice. Thats why I try to do as much rigging off the model as I ca. I seize and serve all my lines. No knots. The one thing I learned is that if something bothers you "do it over" otherwise everytime you look at it and wish you hard. If the rigging is starting to get to you go ahead and make the boats or work on the bowsprit or carvings for a diversion. The most important point is hang in there.
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from coxswain in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
Ok! I finally figured out the bowsprit.
Only in ship modeling would you take a wood dowel and keep the top level the entire length. Then on the aft end make a slight taper on it. Then form a tennon on a angle cut while keeping the bottom level in the middle. Then on the bow end make a slight taper the goes from round to square and form a tennon on the end for the bow cap at an angle!
But I did it and here it is:
Glad this part is done.
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from GLakie in USS Constitution by CaptainSteve - Model Shipways - 1:76.8 scale
Steve
Glad I could help you out. The only bad thing about all the stuff that goes in the boat is that it really hides the interrior of the boat. You might want to thin out the boat details. If I had to do t over I would not put so much detail in the boats.
As for the keels I put the one on the big boat so it would fit in the chocks over the hatch covers. And the other three will be hanging over the sides so I put them on also.
I am building the Conny following Bob Hunts practicum and taking alot of information off the plans.
Good luck with the boats!
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from JeffT in USS Constitution by Jeff - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76
Great job on the skylight.
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from GLakie in USS Constitution by CaptainSteve - Model Shipways - 1:76.8 scale
Steve Thought this might help
Here is the Evergreen plastic that I used for the boats
I used evergreen styrene plastic for the interiors and it was:
Part no 112 .015 x .040 strips for the whaleboat footlings,
Part no. 122 .020 x .040 strips for the pinnace & whaleboat ribs, pinnace floorboards, pinnace & whaleboat gudgeon and pintle,
Part no. 124 .020 x .080 strips for the pinnace footing, pinnace caps, pinnace, oarlocks, Part no.131 .030 x .030 for the pinnace thwarts, waleboat rising.
Part no. 9010 .010 sheet for the pinnace portable pannel
Again, just check the plans and see what you need.
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from John Allen in USS Constitution by CaptainSteve - Model Shipways - 1:76.8 scale
Sure
Hope this helps out
Here are couple of pictures:
The stryrene bends easily and is ca glued in the boat.
Here is the interior a little further along
Here is all the boats with the interior and painted
The last picture shows what I made for the interrior.
Just play around with the styrene and see what happens.
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from Archi in Methods for making Treenails
Here are couple of pictures showing the plugs
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from SUBaron in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
My name is Geoff and I have been building the MS Constitution. I basically followed Bob Hunts practicum. I am now ready to begin the masting and rigging part. I am very impressed with the other Constitution build logs and look forward to see them all develope Here are a few pictures of my progress so far. Thanks Geoff
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from capnharv2 in USS Constitution by CaptainSteve - Model Shipways - 1:76.8 scale
Harvey
Just do a little experimenting and see which method works best for you. That is the nice thing about modeling. There are many different ways to the end result.
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from William-Victory in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
I got all the masts painted and ready to go
The fore mast and parts
THe main mast and parts
The mizzen mast and parts
I took all the measurements off the plans and added all the parts shown.
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from WackoWolf in Using Blacken-IT
Floyd
Thanks for the interesting post.
It looks like the answer to all your questions is bascially Yes. As with most chemicals you need to experiment with all of them and brass being used to fins your best results. I have used the basic blacken it and my results have been mixed. It seems to be chaulky and rub off.
I have had good results with Burchwood Casey. It is a basic gun blackening agent picked up at most gun supply stores. The Brownells Oxpho Blue gives a more blue hue to the brass. I like this product when I make small scale pikes, boat hooks etc from brass. It is also sold at a gun store. I think the most important thing is make sure the brass is well cleaned as you mention in your points.
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from Landlubber Mike in Vanda-Lay industries
I just got this from Vanda-Lay Industries. It is called the Hold-It Plus and used to hold your dremel tool so you can free up your hands. I have just played with it a little and find the little table really works well. I plan to mount it in place on my work bench. Its uses are endless. Here is the web sight www.vanda-layindustries.com
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from 1492 in Vanda-Lay industries
I just got this from Vanda-Lay Industries. It is called the Hold-It Plus and used to hold your dremel tool so you can free up your hands. I have just played with it a little and find the little table really works well. I plan to mount it in place on my work bench. Its uses are endless. Here is the web sight www.vanda-layindustries.com
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from William-Victory in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
I have the lower mast pretty much where I want them Now to move on the Fore, Main and Mizzen Top Masts
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from mtbediz in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
My name is Geoff and I have been building the MS Constitution. I basically followed Bob Hunts practicum. I am now ready to begin the masting and rigging part. I am very impressed with the other Constitution build logs and look forward to see them all develope Here are a few pictures of my progress so far. Thanks Geoff
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Geoff Matson got a reaction from gieb8688 in Constitution by Geoff Matson - Model Shipways 2040 - 1/76 scale
My name is Geoff and I have been building the MS Constitution. I basically followed Bob Hunts practicum. I am now ready to begin the masting and rigging part. I am very impressed with the other Constitution build logs and look forward to see them all develope Here are a few pictures of my progress so far. Thanks Geoff
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