Bob the Builder Posted June 23, 2015 #61 Posted June 23, 2015 The cannons are little works of art themselves. Canute 1 Quote Current Build : Sultana Schooner
Jparsley Posted June 23, 2015 Author #62 Posted June 23, 2015 Thank you James bob and Tom Glad you are liking the builds Canute 1 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted June 24, 2015 Author #63 Posted June 24, 2015 Started working on more of my railing The more that goes on and the tighter the space the busier it gets but man she starts looking more like a ship I can picture myself walking her decks Neat feeling Dimitris71, UpstateNY, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Bobstrake Posted June 25, 2015 #64 Posted June 25, 2015 Jeff, I'm late to see your build. I'm sweating out the gun ports on my AL build, but will use your build as inspiration. Your detailing is more than I plan on my build, and adds a lot. Can you show another long shot of your build? It is such a beauty, and I would like to see it with the new detailing. Quote Bob "Even while the storm raged at it's worst, my ship was wholesome and noble." - Captain Joshua Slocum Current Builds: L'Hermione 1780 - 1:89 - Artesania Latina http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10261-hermione-la-fayette-1780-by-bobstrake-artesania-latina-scale-189/#entry305929<p> Louise - 1:26 - Constructo http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11855-louise-by-bobstrake-constructo-scale-126/?p=360370 Completed Builds: Carmen 1850 - 1:80 - Constructo - First Build http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10398-carmen-1850-by-bobstrake-constructo-scale-180/#entry31137
Jparsley Posted June 25, 2015 Author #65 Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) Hello bob glad your following with interest Good luck with the gun ports I know I was sweating it also Here is the latest pictures Edited June 25, 2015 by Jparsley Bobstrake, Dimitris71, UpstateNY and 1 other 4 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
mtaylor Posted June 25, 2015 #66 Posted June 25, 2015 Jeff, Just a suggestion, but before you go too much further, drill the holes for the masts. If something goes amiss during this, you don't want a lot of deck furniture that can be damaged or need to be removed. I thought the instructions had the holes being drilled earlier than this.... I could be wrong as I built mine totally out of sequence. Canute 1 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 June 25, 2015 Author #67 Posted June 25, 2015 Thanks for the hint I'm kinda doing mine out of sequence also To me the plans are hard to follow Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Bobstrake Posted June 26, 2015 #68 Posted June 26, 2015 Oh yeah, she's a beauty! Thanks for the view. Quote Bob "Even while the storm raged at it's worst, my ship was wholesome and noble." - Captain Joshua Slocum Current Builds: L'Hermione 1780 - 1:89 - Artesania Latina http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10261-hermione-la-fayette-1780-by-bobstrake-artesania-latina-scale-189/#entry305929<p> Louise - 1:26 - Constructo http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11855-louise-by-bobstrake-constructo-scale-126/?p=360370 Completed Builds: Carmen 1850 - 1:80 - Constructo - First Build http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10398-carmen-1850-by-bobstrake-constructo-scale-180/#entry31137
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted June 28, 2015 #69 Posted June 28, 2015 G'day Jeff Just starting to watch your log and I think you have done a marvellous job. Keep up the great work! Haveagreatone Greg Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:...
Jparsley Posted June 28, 2015 Author #70 Posted June 28, 2015 Thank you Greg and bob just hoping I can keep up the quality Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted June 29, 2015 Author #71 Posted June 29, 2015 See if this works https://www.facebook.com/jerry.tomas.12327/videos/1834891550070054/ mtaylor 1 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted June 29, 2015 #72 Posted June 29, 2015 G'day Jeff For your information, the video works well. Great model as well. Greg Quote "Nothing is impossible, it's only what limitations that you put on yourself make it seems impossible! " Current log : The Royal Yacht Royal Caroline 1749 1:32 by Greg Ashwood:...
Jparsley Posted June 29, 2015 Author #73 Posted June 29, 2015 Thanks Greg Just wanted to see if it worked Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted June 29, 2015 Author #74 Posted June 29, 2015 Thanks Greg Just wanted to see if it worked Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted July 13, 2015 Author #75 Posted July 13, 2015 Ok sorry everyone for the delay Had to leave town for a while Took your advice mark and drilled the holes for the masts and the bowsprit With the dowels in place it almost looks like a ship Slow progress of late but I promise more updates soon mtaylor, src, UpstateNY and 2 others 5 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
mtaylor Posted July 14, 2015 #76 Posted July 14, 2015 The masting is looking the part and looking good, Jeff. Canute 1 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 July 14, 2015 Author #77 Posted July 14, 2015 Thank you mark Hope all is well with you and your mrs mtaylor 1 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
toms10 Posted July 17, 2015 #78 Posted July 17, 2015 Looking good. Once a mast gets installed the model takes on a whole dimension. Kind of renews the excitement of the build... at least for me. mtaylor 1 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 July 19, 2015 Author #79 Posted July 19, 2015 Ok been trying to finish the lower part of the boat before I start on anymore of the decking Installed the hawse holes and the two Not sure what they are called but whale strakes Any suggestions? mtaylor, GuntherMT, toms10 and 4 others 7 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
mtaylor Posted July 19, 2015 #80 Posted July 19, 2015 Looking good, Jeff. I'd call them wales (not whales... those are a different critter ). If you can, put a touch of flat black paint in the hawse pipes... I think you'll be even happier with them. Bobstrake 1 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 July 19, 2015 Author #81 Posted July 19, 2015 Thanks mark I think I will good eye Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted July 31, 2015 Author #82 Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) Hey guys a very quick update started working on Not sure what they are called but first attempt was rather bulky and cramped together so I started to think Hum What do I have that could possibly look better Wa la tooth picks so I drilled sanded and came up with this think it looks much better and more proportional what do you think Edited July 31, 2015 by Jparsley mtaylor, UpstateNY, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
toms10 Posted August 5, 2015 #83 Posted August 5, 2015 Jeff, Nice idea. It is simple and it looks good. The kit instructions want you to put a square hole in the flat piece and insert the square pegs. Making tiny square holes is a bit of a challenge. I overcame this by cutting the square pieces and gluing them on both sides of the flat piece so they looked like they were actually put through a square hole. In reality, there was no hole. Your idea was much simpler and cleaner and it looks great. She is coming along nicely. Tom 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 August 6, 2015 Author #84 Posted August 6, 2015 Thank you so much tom I tried the square peg through the strip I tried cutting them like you did but couldn't line them up like I liked them they looked bulky to me so I figured I would go with something thinner I appreciate your comment to look at mine and yours it's nice to know you liked mine Canute 1 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
Jparsley Posted August 13, 2015 Author #85 Posted August 13, 2015 Ok guys after inspecting all these wonderful ships on this site I decided to darken my planking a bit Using a sharp pencil I traced over my planks then I used an ordinary eraser to remove the darkness some I've posted a before and after on how the planking looks any ideas? Bobstrake, augie, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
mtaylor Posted August 13, 2015 #86 Posted August 13, 2015 I like it the after look.. just crisper. Canute, augie and Cabbie 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)
Cabbie Posted August 13, 2015 #87 Posted August 13, 2015 Yes 2nd one has a better look, more defined Canute 1 Quote HM Cutter Mermaid 1817 HMB Endeavour 1768 by Cabbie - Artesania Latina - 1:60 - Kit Fiddle Every action has a consequence
toms10 Posted August 15, 2015 #88 Posted August 15, 2015 The pencil edgings definitely brings out the decking features. Great decision. 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 August 15, 2015 Author #89 Posted August 15, 2015 Thank you gents I appreciate the feed back It's always good to hear positive feedback from great builders Any one have any more input I was thinking about putting fake tree nailing on the planking also Any ideas Quote USF Constellation 1/85 AL Jparsley
mtaylor Posted August 16, 2015 #90 Posted August 16, 2015 Jeff, Treenailing is always a builder option.. Moreso at the smaller scales. Do what you'll be happiest with. Canute 1 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)
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