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DanO got a reaction from popeye the sailor in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 January 12, 2016

Tom ,

I should have looked more before I leaped. I think that this one should help.

Dan
DanO got a reaction from popeye the sailor in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 January 12, 2016

Tom,

Here are a few that I took, The glass case was up against a wall which limited my angle.

Glad to help anytime.

Be well
Dan
DanO got a reaction from popeye the sailor in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 January 12, 2016

Tom,

This is somewhat difficult to see but a photo of the Hull model at the PEM

Dan
DanO got a reaction from GLakie in General fittings etc. July 15, 2015

Chris,

I feel that it has been that way for years but must mention the parts that come with the kits are so much better that way back when. Actually I should correct myself for back then one was expected to make much from scratch and this guy had little if any experience with that so got back into it in my later years, an engineer I am not. I periodically check ebay for partially competed kits at a good price to build up my own inventory. Modelshipways, ModelExpo, Has a good selection of parts and an occasional 50% off sale, they have however cut way back on what they have available. As mentioned earlier Syren is also a great source.

Dan
DanO got a reaction from Canute in General fittings etc. July 15, 2015

Chris,

I feel that it has been that way for years but must mention the parts that come with the kits are so much better that way back when. Actually I should correct myself for back then one was expected to make much from scratch and this guy had little if any experience with that so got back into it in my later years, an engineer I am not. I periodically check ebay for partially competed kits at a good price to build up my own inventory. Modelshipways, ModelExpo, Has a good selection of parts and an occasional 50% off sale, they have however cut way back on what they have available. As mentioned earlier Syren is also a great source.

Dan
DanO got a reaction from thomaslambo in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 July 22, 2015

Tom ,

I should have looked more before I leaped. I think that this one should help.

Dan
DanO got a reaction from thomaslambo in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 July 22, 2015

Tom,

I probably have about 50 photos and only sending those which I have resized to fit. Will work on more if needed.
DanO got a reaction from Modeler12 in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 July 22, 2015

Tom,

Here are a few that I took, The glass case was up against a wall which limited my angle.

Glad to help anytime.

Be well
Dan
DanO got a reaction from thomaslambo in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 July 22, 2015

Tom,

This is somewhat difficult to see but a photo of the Hull model at the PEM

Dan
DanO got a reaction from thomaslambo in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 July 22, 2015

Tom,

Here are a few that I took, The glass case was up against a wall which limited my angle.

Glad to help anytime.

Be well
Dan
DanO got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 July 15, 2015

Tom ,

I should have looked more before I leaped. I think that this one should help.

Dan
DanO reacted to GLakie in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 July 15, 2015

I'm seeing a couple different size belaying pins there. ---Probably camera "fooltography".
DanO got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 July 15, 2015

Tom,

This is somewhat difficult to see but a photo of the Hull model at the PEM

Dan
DanO got a reaction from CaptainSteve in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 July 15, 2015

Tom,

Your work and patience are to be recognized.

Thanks for sharing
Dan
DanO got a reaction from thomaslambo in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 July 14, 2015

Tom,

You are doing a fantastic job on your construction and to add a portion of the additional deck is one that shows your expertice at model building and quest to and desire to share your knowledge of Conny.

Thank you for sharing your build which I am sure many will us a a guide to create their own.

Dan Doyle

PS: I had friends in North Reading which is a fine town. I grew up in Lowell
DanO got a reaction from thomaslambo in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 July 14, 2015

I relate the appearance of USS Constitution to one who has made many visits to a plastic surgeon over the years. The insides do not change but the outward appearance has. I believe that there is much more historical data which has been lost vs. that which is available. I enjoy the debate and there seems to be many views on how she looked at different peiods of her life basedon paintings to period models.

Like any other military piece she was improved to make her stronger to create a true fighting machine. Paintings are the product of the imagination of the artist and the, now aged models of the past, such as that which sits in a place of honor in the Peabody Essex museum are based on memory rather than actual plans giving the builder free mind to exibit their own interpretation.

I do not claim to be a historian nor expert concerning this valiant ship but just my humble opinion

Dan Doyle
DanO got a reaction from thomaslambo in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 July 14, 2015

Tom,

Your work and patience are to be recognized.

Thanks for sharing
Dan
DanO got a reaction from GLakie in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 July 14, 2015

Tom,

Your work and patience are to be recognized.

Thanks for sharing
Dan
DanO got a reaction from usedtosail in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 July 14, 2015

Tom,

Your work and patience are to be recognized.

Thanks for sharing
Dan
DanO reacted to xken in US Brig Niagara by xken - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1/64 July 8, 2015

The rope order arrived and I rigged up the two long guns to get a feel for doing and learning from them before doing all the carronades. For the benefit of others the breech line is Light Brown .035"(.88mm) and the tackle line is Light Brown .012" (.30mm). The whipping is sewing thread.

Here are a sequence of the rigging in the fixture I made which works very well. The big challenge was whipping the breech ropes and the tackle blocks. I used the sewing thread I found to do the rolling hitches rather than the traditional wrapping and it looked more to scale than the .008" from Syren.

In checking over the plans I realized that more eye bolts are needed in the waterway for the gun rigging
Here are the two long guns permanently installed. The excess tackle line will be addressed later once the carronades are completed. I am trapping the tackle line at the bottom of the block as I wrap the black 28 gauge wire with the hook incorporated at the top of the block.
Here are pictures of the long guns in place.

Now onto the carronades and set up a mini production line. These will take a while to complete. Thanks again for the suggestion on using the Syren rope; much better than the kit supplied line for the guns.
DanO reacted to xken in US Brig Niagara by xken - FINISHED - Model Shipways - Scale 1/64 July 8, 2015

Well I think I have sorted out the tackle blocks and have decided to wait for the rope shipment to arrive to make sure I use the correct tackle rope. Just received notice this morning that the order has shipped so should arrive by Monday or Tuesday if all goes well.

I have moved onto the yards and again had to dip into my personal stock of dowels since the kit had no 1/8" dowel as I sorted out the dowels provided against the plans.

I started with the topsail yards having the smaller hexagon center section to start with that was marked in the center area.
First I shaved the rough cut taper using the small plane and then chucked in the lathe to finish the taper using a file then sanding block and finally a sanding stick for a smooth finish.

Once both were cut and finished I drilled the locations for the eye bolts and then added them and adjusted their alignment using a .020" brass rod. The stop chocks and batten were also added.

Once finished then painted black.

Next I will move on and finish up the rest.
DanO reacted to Buick nut in USS Constitution by Buick nut - Model Shipways - 1/76 scale - father and son build July 8, 2015

Ok here's the latest its almost time to start switching to larger size planks the starboard side is almost finished
DanO reacted to Buick nut in USS Constitution by Buick nut - Model Shipways - 1/76 scale - father and son build July 8, 2015

Here's another pic he changed the holddown clamps fit on the outside of the ship
DanO got a reaction from usedtosail in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 July 7, 2015

Tom,

You are doing a fantastic job on your construction and to add a portion of the additional deck is one that shows your expertice at model building and quest to and desire to share your knowledge of Conny.

Thank you for sharing your build which I am sure many will us a a guide to create their own.

Dan Doyle

PS: I had friends in North Reading which is a fine town. I grew up in Lowell
DanO got a reaction from usedtosail in USS Constitution by usedtosail - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale 1/76 July 7, 2015

I relate the appearance of USS Constitution to one who has made many visits to a plastic surgeon over the years. The insides do not change but the outward appearance has. I believe that there is much more historical data which has been lost vs. that which is available. I enjoy the debate and there seems to be many views on how she looked at different peiods of her life basedon paintings to period models.

Like any other military piece she was improved to make her stronger to create a true fighting machine. Paintings are the product of the imagination of the artist and the, now aged models of the past, such as that which sits in a place of honor in the Peabody Essex museum are based on memory rather than actual plans giving the builder free mind to exibit their own interpretation.

I do not claim to be a historian nor expert concerning this valiant ship but just my humble opinion

Dan Doyle

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