mtaylor Posted May 11, 2015 #31 Posted May 11, 2015 Looks to be going well..... I just noticed, it looks like AL finally changed the cannon. They used to look like some sort of science fiction blaster or something other than a cannon. Dimitris71 and capnharv2 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Jparsley Posted May 11, 2015 Author #32 Posted May 11, 2015 That would have been funny to see Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted May 11, 2015 Author #33 Posted May 11, 2015 Is it me or does the cannon look a little off scale with the carriage Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Gundorph Posted May 11, 2015 #34 Posted May 11, 2015 Looking very good.. Love to follow this build. Quote Current Build: U.S. Brig Syren
UpstateNY Posted May 11, 2015 #35 Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) Hi.. Very nice work on those ports. Certainly looks tricky. A couple of small thoughts just in case they help. Think about using a sanding block as you smooth the port cuts out so their edges stay sharp. I learned in another blog that the port edges will round off if you try to do it using just the sandpaper. The other thing in my AL kit was the final planking strips were paper thin. I was worried I would sand right through them so I only used 320 to 400 grit paper for all the final layer sanding. Hope the above helps...she is looking good! Cheers, Nigel. Edited May 11, 2015 by UpstateNY Quote Current Build Logs: H.M.S. Triton Cross Section, USF Confederacy Model Shipways Completed Log: Red Dragon Artesania Latina Gallery: Red Dragon: Artesania Latina Member: Nautical Research Guild
Jimz66 Posted May 11, 2015 #36 Posted May 11, 2015 Looking very nice... Keep it going. Quote Current/But Not immediate Build Logs I am still gathering the tools I need but starting preliminary work. Nothing to show just yet. Fair American Armed Virginia Sloop.
Jparsley Posted May 11, 2015 Author #37 Posted May 11, 2015 Thank you everyone for your kind words and advice it is all very much appreciated Canute 1 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
mtaylor Posted May 12, 2015 #38 Posted May 12, 2015 J, (since I'm not sure of your name... ) You'll find quite a bit off on scale.... not just barrels (they're tad too long and still not really the "right" type). The wheel is too big also. Did your kit come with the "little guys"? They are actually 1:64 scale. The model is around 1:85 so a couple of HO figures would give a better idea of scale. Don't toss the "little guys" as you can use them with any model 1:64 to maybe 1:72. If I remember anything else that was off on this, I'll give a yell. Ah.. I found the picture I was looking for.. the top gun is what came with my kit. Very much an SciFi looking gun.... JesseLee, shiloh and Canute 3 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Jparsley Posted May 12, 2015 Author #39 Posted May 12, 2015 My names Jeff your more than welcome to use it There are so many strangely shaped cannons do you know of anyone that sales 1:85 scale people mtaylor and JesseLee 2 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Canute Posted May 12, 2015 #40 Posted May 12, 2015 John, check a well stocked model RR shop. Preiser makes unpainted figures in HO scale, which is 1/87 scale. You may be able to adapt some. There are around 10-15 brands listed in the Walters HO Reference Book - their catalog. Check them out. Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild
Jparsley Posted May 12, 2015 Author #41 Posted May 12, 2015 Thanks Canute Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
mtaylor Posted May 12, 2015 #42 Posted May 12, 2015 Jeff, What Ken said about people. I bought a conductor set and they look like officers. They're not on the model.. but I used them a lot for scale. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Jparsley Posted May 12, 2015 Author #43 Posted May 12, 2015 Thanks mark I did check out the sit may consider that option Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted May 16, 2015 Author #44 Posted May 16, 2015 Ok sorry about the delay but life gets in the way of fun One side done on lower gun ports Got a few canons made up hope they pass inspection UpstateNY, Canute, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
mtaylor Posted May 16, 2015 #45 Posted May 16, 2015 Looking good, Jeff. As for 'rush', 'deadline', 'delay'... no worries. Life always comes first. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Jparsley Posted May 22, 2015 Author #46 Posted May 22, 2015 Ok guys the fear is gone the job is done the lower gun deck ports are cut and framed yippee Now for a few canons and I'll be ready to put the decks on and actually have something that resembles a ship UpstateNY, JesseLee, tasmanian and 5 others 8 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted May 22, 2015 Author #47 Posted May 22, 2015 First tooth in Dimitris71, UpstateNY and Canute 3 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
mtaylor Posted May 23, 2015 #48 Posted May 23, 2015 Lookin' good, Jeff. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Jparsley Posted May 23, 2015 Author #49 Posted May 23, 2015 Oh it gets better almost have one side done I'll post tomorrow if I can I'm getting excited Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted May 24, 2015 Author #50 Posted May 24, 2015 She's looking like a ship of war I hope she meets some critics eyes so far I'm happy with her but if anyone has something to add Please let me know I am looking for great ideas to make a better ship thanks all Canute, JesseLee, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted May 24, 2015 Author #51 Posted May 24, 2015 Ok this parr is done toms10, UpstateNY, tasmanian and 5 others 8 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted May 26, 2015 Author #52 Posted May 26, 2015 Not much to report on other than used a polycrylic sealer on the bottom part of the hull I think I'm going to start on the upper gun ports so I can say that's done instead of using the little undersized cabin extensions on the rear of the ship I'm going to fabricate some from wood we will see how that turns out UpstateNY, Canute, toms10 and 2 others 5 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
toms10 Posted May 27, 2015 #53 Posted May 27, 2015 Nice job Jeff. It is coming along nicely. As was mentioned earlier, I can vouch first hand that it is a tricky build. Patience and thinking ahead is the key. I also get a bit frustrated when things seem to slow to a crawl either because of the warmer weather chores or just that section of the build that seems to take forever without much to show for it. But then it all falls into place. Quote Attitude is the difference between ordeal and adventure. Finished: Charles W. Morgan, scratch 1:96 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/30666-charles-w-morgan-1841-scratch-196-pob-by-toms10 Finished: HMS Leopard, scratch 1:85 https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2403-hms-leopard-scale-185 Finished: Constellation AL Kit, scale - 1:85 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/1383-constellation-al-185-by-tom-szabo/
Jparsley Posted May 27, 2015 Author #54 Posted May 27, 2015 Thank you tom I take yours as inspiration I decided to make my cabin peices out of wood and just a bit larger so they would fit better and match the wood of the ship I'll post pictures of them soon Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted May 27, 2015 Author #55 Posted May 27, 2015 Here they are Canute, UpstateNY, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted May 28, 2015 Author #56 Posted May 28, 2015 Well ones mounted mtaylor, Canute and Dimitris71 3 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted June 18, 2015 Author #57 Posted June 18, 2015 Hello everyone Hope life's treating everyone well I was able to get a little time in tonight to work on the old girl I didn't like how I did the rope work on the walk ways on the lower gun deck so I redid them with a thicker black thread that came in the kit since I won't be using it for the rigging Placed the tedious little shot balls in their racks Hope she is looking descent I know she isn't museum quality but for my first build I think she is coming along If anyone has ideas please let me know Thanks for the interest Jeff JesseLee, Dimitris71, toms10 and 3 others 6 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
toms10 Posted June 22, 2015 #58 Posted June 22, 2015 Jeff, It is morphing into a real good looking model. Keep up the good work. You seem to be flying through this build. Quote Attitude is the difference between ordeal and adventure. Finished: Charles W. Morgan, scratch 1:96 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/30666-charles-w-morgan-1841-scratch-196-pob-by-toms10 Finished: HMS Leopard, scratch 1:85 https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2403-hms-leopard-scale-185 Finished: Constellation AL Kit, scale - 1:85 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/1383-constellation-al-185-by-tom-szabo/
James Pitt Posted June 23, 2015 #59 Posted June 23, 2015 jp, new member, old guy, new experience here with modeling.........followed your progress and you are an inspiration to a neophyte like me.....there are some great projects on this site and pretty cool folks too..... but this build and growth, into this museum piece is terrific, im inspired and thank you for sharing james Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote
Bob the Builder Posted June 23, 2015 #60 Posted June 23, 2015 Very impressive planking, sir! Canute 1 Quote Current Build : Sultana Schooner
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