mtaylor Posted June 10, 2015 Share #721 Posted June 10, 2015 Either you splice the mainbrace or we'll do it for you and not save you any... :D She looks super nice Jay. GLakie and CaptainSteve 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeler12 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share #722 Posted June 10, 2015 Either you splice the mainbrace or we'll do it for you and not save you any... :D She looks super nice Jay. Sorry, Mark. I am missing something? I will agree that there were issues with the main-braces (too close to the hull and touching the boats), but 'splices'????? GLakie 1 Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeler12 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share #723 Posted June 10, 2015 Thank you all for your nice comments. If it had not been for this forum and all the great members and their contributions, I would not have come to this point with this model. There were several times that 'priorities' took the best of my time. But then I came back and worked on something that can be relaxing, mind boggling at times, and kept my interest and skills at a high level.I gave up golf several years ago because my frustration level gets high. With this hobby I can sit back right now and say, 'Calm down, enjoy, have another look (or beer).' And it works. Now it is on to the cross section for more details, more problems to solve and more mind boggling things to solve. GLakie, CaptainSteve and SUBaron 3 Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 10, 2015 Share #724 Posted June 10, 2015 Sorry, Mark. I am missing something? I will agree that there were issues with the main-braces (too close to the hull and touching the boats), but 'splices'????? Yep... "Splice the Mainbrace" = "drinks all around" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splice_the_mainbrace cog, GLakie, Modeler12 and 1 other 4 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeler12 Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share #725 Posted June 10, 2015 Got it Mark, and I like that idea. Too bad we are a few miles apart, or I would join you in a 'what-ever-kind-of-drink-we-like'. Some day my admiral and I will be coming up north and stop at Medford. It might be on the way to another cruise via Un-Cruise, a great company with lots of activities to keep the mind and soul alive. It could be an interesting trip up the Columbia River. GLakie and mtaylor 2 Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted June 10, 2015 Share #726 Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) Feel free to let me know, Jay. We're not traveling much these days due to the Admiral's health but we're both hoping that will change. Edited June 10, 2015 by mtaylor Modeler12, Burroak and GLakie 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cog Posted June 10, 2015 Share #727 Posted June 10, 2015 Jay, Wonderful work, not to say craftmanship. She really looks superb ... but what else could you expect from a born and bred 'Rotterdammer' ... Burroak, Modeler12 and GLakie 3 Quote Carl "Desperate affairs require desperate measures." Lord Nelson Search and you might find a log ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhermann Posted June 10, 2015 Share #728 Posted June 10, 2015 Congratulations, Jay. I have enjoyed watching your work progress over time. You must be so happy with the result. Thanks for sharing your journey with us and Well Done! Bob GLakie, Modeler12 and Burroak 3 Quote Current build -- MS Bluenose Future build - MS Flying Fish "A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for." - William G. T. Shedd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burroak Posted October 31, 2015 Share #729 Posted October 31, 2015 Jay I have truly enjoyed watching your progression of building the Conny. It's looks amazing. Greg GLakie 1 Quote GREG H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyCity Frankie Posted July 27, 2017 Share #730 Posted July 27, 2017 Just wondering if this is the Model Shipways kit? Your build log doesn't say in the title and couldn't find it on the first page. Canute 1 Quote Quote Niagara USS Constitution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted July 29, 2017 Share #731 Posted July 29, 2017 JCF. It is the Model Shipways kit. mtaylor 1 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Coleman Posted July 30, 2017 Share #732 Posted July 30, 2017 Beautiful build and a very beautiful display cabnet. She looks stunning. I do particularly like the flags, well done, nice work. CaptainSteve, mtaylor and Dave_E 3 Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Alte Rentner Posted January 3 Share #733 Posted January 3 On 2/18/2013 at 10:53 AM, Modeler12 said: on hind sight I could have used very narrow white tape for the window panes. It is available in widths down to 1/32 inch. I was introduced to your build by JBGerson. This note caught my attention. With arthritic fingers, I may follow your advice when I get to that stage of my build, presumably in the next month or so. Happy 2024, if you're still following along online.. Best Der Alte Rentner Dave_E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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