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The teak does look good in there, Pete. Just works very well with the color choices.
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I like that bottom shot... she looks ready to go in the water.
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Pete, I daresay that you have captured that elegance perfectly.
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This latest project has, for me at least, a learning curve that is straight, vertical line. Much like scratch building. :D Thanks for bearing with me.
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Sounds like you're on top of it Jay. Will you be running the wiring through the deck beams? I'm really curious how you're doing this.. fascinating.......
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We'll keep the home fires burning but not burn the home. Have a great trip. I love that command and control center.
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Brig Eagle by robnbill - 1:48
mtaylor replied to robnbill's topic in - Build logs for subjects built 1801 - 1850
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You set the bar really high, Gaetan. Magnificent work.
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Thanks for the likes, the conversation, and the comments. I'm slowly progressing on the planking even though several things have got in the way... It may get worse now that the new "toy" is here. But I will do my testing using Licorne related items so some good will come out of it.
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Jay, You can dim the lights with a resistor or if you want a variable brightness, use a potentiometer. George, My Constellation has LED lighting.
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Just stunning work, Mobbsie. Swiss pear is a wonderful wood to with but it has it's "issues'... soft being one of them.
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There's more in the Articles by Bello.. such as: http://www.arsenal-modelist.com/index.php?page=articles&articleid=40
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It's not OCD... it's CDO.. let's get it in alphabetical order there gents!!!!! Nice done on the stern.... I'm not going to visualize any of those ladies hanging the back of your Connie..
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Looks to me like it was the best thing you could have done after that kind of morning. A bit of focus and distraction. And that is some nice brass work.
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Frank!!!!!!!!!! It's great to see an update. Looking really sweet. As for the doors.. look again at the cabin. Half of that cabin is below the deck. There's a handle and sliding panel on the roof where the rails are. It would be pushed forward and then the doors opened. A short ladder would lead down to the cabin deck. Hope that helps.
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Are you asking about seizing or serving, Jeff? The Constelltion does have some long seizings from the deadeyes up. If you go here: http://www.blogstaugustinelighthouse.org/blog/08JUN05_USSConstlln_070.jpg It looks like they go up 4 ratlines or 6 feet at full-size.
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JP, I've found with any kit from experience and reading other logs...check the plans that came with the kit for proper sizing. My Constellaton plans were too large in one area and too small in another. On the other hand, the Billing's Wasa was spot on.
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I can't help on the color of the copper, Jack. You might ask that question in this area: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/14-building-framing-planking-and-plating-a-ships-hull-and-deck/ By the way, I believe Victory had the same color copper when she was last pulled out of the water before going into permanent drydock.
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Frankie, I think you pointed out why it hasn't been made into a move... too complex. However, maybe today it might be more doable using CGI and other techniques but one would have to have the human angles to hold the audiences attention. Which, would mean the battle would probably have to be a secondary theme. Pity... Then again, I don't there's been a movie about Trafalgar either.
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There's several schools of thought on this... 1) Do the first planking anyway you can and then coat with filler and get a smooth surface. Do the second layer following the planking guide(s). There's several but each has it's own way of getting the desired result. 2) Do the first planking following the guide for practice.. then do the second one for real following the guide. 3) Do the first planking following the guide. Do a great job you're happy with and paint/stain/finish it. No second planking. 4) Until I learned better... plank it anyway you can and hope for the best... (ok... this isn't the real way but before there was the internet, it was pretty much this way).
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Spectacular work, Magnus.
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I don't know anyone that crazy... :D
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Jack, About the copper.... if you wish to copper her, go for it. I'm partial to not coppering but then, this isn't my ship. You raise a good point about the green patina. I think Constitution's hull should settle that question once and for all. If the model is being depicted purely as built and before launch, than non-green copper would be good. If it's been in the water, than green is the way to go. So, go with what you want to do..... Yes, I know I'm not giving a great answer, but your research is indisputable.
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Landlubber Mike's technique for furled sails
mtaylor replied to Landlubber Mike's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
rschissler, You might take a look at this article: http://modelshipworldforum.com/resources/Rigging_and_Sails/ScaleSails.pdf some of the links are dead but it may give you some insight.
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