popeye2sea Posted March 23, 2018 #541 Posted March 23, 2018 That is outstanding work!! You even have thump mats around the eyebolts in the deck! CaptainSteve, mtaylor, Piet and 2 others 5 Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci
SawdustDave Posted March 23, 2018 Author #542 Posted March 23, 2018 As I began working on the three sets of davits, I am running across a few details I left undid.... with intentions to eventually come back to them. One example being this strip of shaped molding just above the upper gun ports. I remember deciding that I didn't wish to take the time of scraping the profile into the strips at that point..... then completely forgot about it until now. No time like the present, huh? CaptainSteve, Geoff Matson, Omega1234 and 9 others 12 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com
SawdustDave Posted March 23, 2018 Author #543 Posted March 23, 2018 And whilst in the mood, decided it's about time to break out the carving utensils.... been looking forward to this for a very long time. mtaylor, JesseLee, paulsutcliffe and 6 others 9 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com
SawdustDave Posted March 26, 2018 Author #544 Posted March 26, 2018 Two quick shots this morning.... First - The davits completed painted and installed.... Second - The first two gangway board carvings done.... John Allen, Omega1234, Jack12477 and 18 others 21 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com
JSGerson Posted March 26, 2018 #545 Posted March 26, 2018 I'm amazed you even attempted those carvings, let alone succeeded in pulling it off! Well done! John Allen, Omega1234, CaptainSteve and 5 others 8 Quote Current Build: Model Shipways USS Frigate Constitution Past Builds: Bob Hunt's kitbash of the Mamoli Rattlesnake Model Shipways Typical Ship’s Boat for the Rattlesnake Mini-Mamoli solid hull British Schooner Evergreen Model Airways Albatros D.Va - 1917, The Red Baron's Forgotten Fighter Member: Nautical Research Guild
SawdustDave Posted March 26, 2018 Author #546 Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) Thanks Jon. My carving has gotten a little rusty, but seemed to be coming back as I got into the second board. Times like this makes me wish I had stuck with my original plan to build her 1:50th scale. Also, these closeup’s will help me go back and clean up some of the rough spots, although, the scale really doesn’t allow a lot of improvement. Two more to match these, then I think the others will be a piece of cake by comparison. Cheers Edited March 26, 2018 by SawdustDave Piet, CaptainSteve, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com
SawdustDave Posted March 26, 2018 Author #547 Posted March 26, 2018 (edited) PLANNING AHEAD.... While working on the several remaining board carvings, the sequence of upcoming progress is going through my mind. My thoughts are.... it seems like I should work on the bumpkins and channels next.... followed by hammock stanchions and netting. I'm throwing this out for input from some of you who might be kind enough to give me your thoughts because I'm pretty bad for getting myself in a jam by doing these things in the wrong order. Any thoughts? Edited March 26, 2018 by SawdustDave paulsutcliffe, mtaylor, Piet and 1 other 4 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com
mtaylor Posted March 26, 2018 #548 Posted March 26, 2018 Dave, Looks like a plan. As for the hammock goodies... hold off as long as possible as they will be in the way during rigging. Not saying build them now while you have room to work on fitting, etc. but hold of installing until the rigging is done. Omega1234, Jack12477, SawdustDave and 2 others 5 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)
SawdustDave Posted March 26, 2018 Author #549 Posted March 26, 2018 Mark....That is exactly the reason I posted the question. So many times, I find myself saying..... “Wish I would have done this first.... or waited ‘til I had done that other thing”..... You folks know what I mean. We’ve all been there - did that. Canute, Omega1234, Piet and 2 others 5 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com
mtaylor Posted March 26, 2018 #550 Posted March 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, SawdustDave said: Mark....That is exactly the reason I posted the question. So many times, I find myself saying..... “Wish I would have done this first.... or waited ‘til I had done that other thing”..... You folks know what I mean. We’ve all been there - did that. Yeppers. The problem is, I keep doing it. I think one of the definitions of insanity is to keep doing the same thing over and over and expect different results... I guess this shoe fits me. SawdustDave, Jack12477, Piet and 2 others 5 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)
Piet Posted March 27, 2018 #551 Posted March 27, 2018 Skylight looks great Dave. Cheers, SawdustDave, Omega1234, Jack12477 and 2 others 5 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum)
SawdustDave Posted March 27, 2018 Author #552 Posted March 27, 2018 Here's one for the historians.... I use the online Virtual Tour a lot and quite often run into things seen there that are considerably different than the plan sheets I am using to build her. I do understand, with the numerous restorations she has gone through over the years, they have made these major changes. So when did they lower the bulwarks amidship down to what appears to be about a foot above the spar deck? Also noting that the threshold between the gangway boards is right down on the deck, which I assume was done for public safety. Just curious. Dave mtaylor, Canute and Piet 3 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com
Piet Posted March 28, 2018 #553 Posted March 28, 2018 Nice work on the carvings Dave. Cheers, mtaylor, Omega1234 and Canute 3 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum)
popeye2sea Posted March 28, 2018 #554 Posted March 28, 2018 6 hours ago, SawdustDave said: Here's one for the historians.... I use the online Virtual Tour a lot and quite often run into things seen there that are considerably different than the plan sheets I am using to build her. I do understand, with the numerous restorations she has gone through over the years, they have made these major changes. So when did they lower the bulwarks amidship down to what appears to be about a foot above the spar deck? Also noting that the threshold between the gangway boards is right down on the deck, which I assume was done for public safety. Just curious. Dave Dave, During the refit before this latest one the goal was to bring the ship to a more 1812 appearance. So they lowered all of the bulwarks and cut down the amidships portion to what it is now. They also put the missing camber back into the spar deck to improve drainage. Regards, mtaylor, Piet, SawdustDave and 2 others 5 Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci
SawdustDave Posted March 28, 2018 Author #555 Posted March 28, 2018 Thank you Henry. Just more stuff to add to the confusion for us poor modelers..... Cheers mtaylor, JesseLee, Piet and 1 other 4 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com
JSGerson Posted March 28, 2018 #556 Posted March 28, 2018 My two cents about the open waist. Here is the US Navy plan for the open waist dated August 2009. Piet, JesseLee, Captain Poison and 4 others 7 Quote Current Build: Model Shipways USS Frigate Constitution Past Builds: Bob Hunt's kitbash of the Mamoli Rattlesnake Model Shipways Typical Ship’s Boat for the Rattlesnake Mini-Mamoli solid hull British Schooner Evergreen Model Airways Albatros D.Va - 1917, The Red Baron's Forgotten Fighter Member: Nautical Research Guild
SawdustDave Posted April 4, 2018 Author #557 Posted April 4, 2018 The main gangway boards installed. Sea steps installed. Bumpkins and davits installed. Managed to get all of the channels cut and just finished installing the aft channels on both sides.... CaptainSteve, yvesvidal, russ and 14 others 17 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com
SawdustDave Posted April 10, 2018 Author #558 Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) CHANNELS AND DEAD EYES INSTALLED.... Totally happy to have the channels and chainplate installed for both sides of the ship. I agree with the earlier comments of others as to the slow tedious work involved with this process. Before moving on, I took advantage of the slight overcast morning to move her outside and capture a few quick progress shots. My plan from here is to go back to the carvings of the four smaller boards, begin creating hammock netting frames, and also returning to finish up the out haul tackle rigging for the spar deck guns along with a number of inboard details I plan to revisit before turning to the development of her masts and spars. Edited April 11, 2018 by SawdustDave Captain Poison, capnharv2, kmart and 19 others 22 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com
Tigersteve Posted April 10, 2018 #559 Posted April 10, 2018 How long is the bull at this point, Dave? Nice work throughout. Steve Canute, mtaylor, Omega1234 and 2 others 5 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways
SawdustDave Posted April 10, 2018 Author #560 Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Tigersteve said: How long is the bull at this point, Dave? Nice work throughout. Steve The length of the ship’s hull is 36-3/4” measured from the outer edge of the bow rail to the outer edge of the stern rail. Thanks for the visit Steve Edited April 11, 2018 by SawdustDave mtaylor, Tigersteve, Omega1234 and 3 others 6 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com
Piet Posted April 11, 2018 #561 Posted April 11, 2018 Love the outdoor shots Dave, she's looking awesome. Cheers, Omega1234, SawdustDave, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum)
SawdustDave Posted April 15, 2018 Author #562 Posted April 15, 2018 Our two granddaughters are visiting this weekend from Austin Texas. We only get to see these girls about once a year, so this is a very special occasion. Since all of my ships will eventually become the property of my five grandchildren, they were extremely interested in the Constitution, and wanted to do something to contribute to it. So here they are gluing the main fife rails to the spar deck. Parker age 8 and Hattie, age 6..... as sweet as they are beautiful. paulsutcliffe, yancovitch, Omega1234 and 14 others 17 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com
BANYAN Posted April 15, 2018 #563 Posted April 15, 2018 Great photos and even better memories for you and the girls Dave. cheers Pat Omega1234, SawdustDave, Piet and 5 others 8 Quote If at first you do not suceed, try, and then try again!Current build: HMCSS Victoria (Scratch) Next build: HMAS Vampire (3D printed resin, scratch 1:350) Built: Battle Station (Scratch) and HM Bark Endeavour 1768 (kit 1:64)
alde Posted April 16, 2018 #564 Posted April 16, 2018 Great photos of the grandkids Dave. Enjoy your time with them. The ship is looking great too. CaptainSteve, Canute, Omega1234 and 4 others 7 Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED
SawdustDave Posted April 16, 2018 Author #565 Posted April 16, 2018 58 minutes ago, BANYAN said: Great photos and even better memories for you and the girls Dave. Pat Thanks Pat and Al.... I let the girls choose from my little "fleet of models" the two ships they want to stake their claim on. Parker (the older) chose the Constitution. Hattie chose the Confederacy. The three older boys will have to choose from seven other pretty fair models. Hope they don't all wind up for sale on ebay. Cheers alde, Landlubber Mike, Canute and 7 others 10 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com
Piet Posted April 16, 2018 #566 Posted April 16, 2018 Beautiful kids Dave.What a nice gesture letting them help with the build, they'll remember these moments with you forever. Cheers, Omega1234, JesseLee, SawdustDave and 4 others 7 Quote Piet, The Flying Dutchman. "Your greatest asset is not the quantity of your friends , rather the quality of your friends." (old Chinese proverb) Current Builds: Hr. Ms. Java 1925-1942 VOC Ship Surabaya Planned Builds: Young America Diorama - scale 1:3000 Future Builds: KPM ship "MS Musi." Zuiderzee Botter - scale 1:25. VOC Jacht in a 6" lamp, Buginese fishing Prauw. Hr. Ms. Java - Royal Navy Netherlands Cruiser. Completed Builds: Hr. Ms. O16 Submarine Hr. Ms. O19 - Submarine Royal Navy Netherlands Ship Yard Diorama with Topsail schooner - Friendship Sloop Gwenfra Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Golden Hind - Cutte Sark (both not in this forum)
Omega1234 Posted April 16, 2018 #567 Posted April 16, 2018 Hi Dave It’s been a while since I’ve checked in on your Build. Two words come to mind...”Mama Mia”. That’s bloody fantastic!!!! cheers. Patrick mtaylor, SawdustDave, Piet and 2 others 5 Quote MY SCRATCH BUILT MODELS ARE: Splendid Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28576-splendid-by-omega1234-scale-1500-mega-yacht/ Majestic Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/28483-mega-yacht-majestic-by-omega1234-miniature/ Sapphire Mega yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/21088-sapphire-by-omega1234-1388-scale-mega-yacht-66m-8-inch-hull-length/?tab=comments#comment-639898 Genesis - Supersports Mega Yacht https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18168-genesis-by-omega1234-1300-49m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long-finished/?tab=comments#comment-559026http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14141-shadow-by-omega1234-scale-1300-luxury-60m-mega-yacht-8-inches-long/ SHADOW Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/11384-majellan-by-omega1234-luxury-37-metre-motor-yacht-miniature-7-inches-approx/ Majellan Luxury Motor Yacht http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9261Rainbow-j-class-racing-yacht/?p=273543 Rainbow J Class Racing Yacht Mystic Classic Motor Cruiser Symphony Ingomar Schooner: Scratch build Dorade Schooner: <p> Lennox Restoration Warship http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/9577-pandora-cutaway-dockyard-style-miniature/?hl=pandora
SawdustDave Posted April 16, 2018 Author #568 Posted April 16, 2018 Piet, Patrick.... Always love hearing from you guys. Thanks for the visit. Dave Omega1234, mtaylor, Piet and 1 other 4 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com
SawdustDave Posted April 22, 2018 Author #569 Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) The four anchors ready to be rigged to the ship. This fairly straight forward task was complicated by the fact that I had overlooked the rectangular hatch where this anchor is stowed. Hull surgery at this stage not recommended..... Also note the installation of the studding boom. Edited April 22, 2018 by SawdustDave JesseLee, mtaylor, Piet and 10 others 13 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com
xken Posted April 22, 2018 #570 Posted April 22, 2018 Dave, the build is coming along great! Love all the details, they are always fun to add. I had my granddaughters help as well during mine and the younger 4 year old loved making rope on the rope walk. keep up the great job! mtaylor, CaptainSteve, Jack12477 and 4 others 7 Quote Ken Current build: Maersk Detroit" Future builds: Mamoli HMS Victory 1:90 Completed builds: US Brig Niagara, Dirty Dozen, USS Constitution, 18th Century Armed Longboat https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/11935-uss-constitution-by-xken-model-shipways-scale-1768/
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