SawdustDave Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share #241 Posted July 2, 2017 Captain's table and chairs.......I took a couple days break after rigging all those cannons and returned on Friday not knowing where to begin next.... decided the furnishings of the Captain's study would be a great change of pace. First, the table and 8 chairs.... Having built dozens of real chairs over the years as a woodworker, these are the smallest I have ever attempted. These two pics are simply to share the approach I took. Pics taken before assembling those last three units. The chairs are very simple 4-piece construction. The backs, along with the front leg frames, are actually carved from faux wood vinyl with the stretcher rails are carved into each piece. Note that I did not attempt to add stretcher rails from the back legs to the front legs, nor the center stretcher from side to side. Note to the users.... Do not lean back too far in these chairs! The two carved pieces are attached with the seat piece, then the black seat cover added. I still plan to wipe on a light stain after I clean up some of the rough edges. I'll take a shot of the wall cabinet unit once I figure out how to build it. Cheers CaptainSteve, russ, usedtosail and 15 others 18 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share #242 Posted July 2, 2017 I have no idea what the front of this side cabinet looks like.... can't find a frontal view online. Anyone have a photo? Omega1234, Geoff Matson, Canute 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xken Posted July 2, 2017 Share #243 Posted July 2, 2017 Google uss constitution virtual tour google maps. On the lower right are icons to navigate between decks. Go to gun deck for cabin and furniture details. Follow the arrows to move view direction. edmay, mtaylor, Omega1234 and 2 others 5 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robnbill Posted July 2, 2017 Share #244 Posted July 2, 2017 Dave, if you look at the 1:00 mark on this video you will see that cabinet from the front side. Captain's Cabin Omega1234, CaptainSteve, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Bill Chantilly, VA Its not the size of the ship, but the bore of the cannon! Current Build: Scratch Build Brig Eagle Completed Build Log: USS Constitution - Mamoli Completed Build Gallery: USS Constitution - Mamoli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share #245 Posted July 2, 2017 3 hours ago, robnbill said: Dave, if you look at the 1:00 mark on this video you will see that cabinet from the front side. Captain's Cabin GOT IT BILL.... Perfect! Three top drawers and three lower doors with arched panels. Thanks for your help. Also, thanking Ken for his suggestion. mtaylor, CaptainSteve, Canute 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share #246 Posted July 3, 2017 Here's the dresser cabinet. Haven't decided just how I will treat the mirror at this point. Playing around with tin foil but not sure I'll go there. The dark stain did a pretty good job of highlighting the details of the drawers and doors. Thinking I'll hit it with a thin coat of clear poly tomorrow. BANYAN, usedtosail, Erebus and Terror 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted July 3, 2017 Share #247 Posted July 3, 2017 Chairs look great Dave and thanks for the warning not to lean back on them Lovely cabinet work too. Can't wait to see the large upright. Cheers, Omega1234, CaptainSteve, mtaylor 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted July 3, 2017 Share #248 Posted July 3, 2017 Hi Dave. Outstanding job on the table, chairs and cabinet! Cheers Patrick SawdustDave, Piet, CaptainSteve 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share #249 Posted July 3, 2017 10 hours ago, Piet said: Chairs look great Dave and thanks for the warning not to lean back on them Lovely cabinet work too. Can't wait to see the large upright. "Large upright?" Piet? If you're talking about the piano.... not gonna happen. Canute, mtaylor, 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share #250 Posted July 3, 2017 Installed chairs, table, and dresser cabinet this morning. Clear poly dried overnight gave a nice pop to the wood grain. I did settle on using tinfoil for the mirror (Viewed from three feet above, it works fine). mtaylor, riverboat, JesseLee 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted July 4, 2017 Share #251 Posted July 4, 2017 the furniture pcs really sets it off..... nice! work Dave frank mtaylor, SawdustDave, Tigersteve and 5 others 8 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted July 6, 2017 Share #252 Posted July 6, 2017 On 03/07/2017 at 2:21 PM, Omega1234 said: Hi Dave. Outstanding job on the table, chairs and cabinet! Cheers Patrick G'Day Nils This is coming from an expert in making small furniture. Havta agree with Patrick 100%. Havagooday my friend 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:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtosail Posted July 6, 2017 Share #253 Posted July 6, 2017 How civilized...except for all those cannons, ha ha. JesseLee, mtaylor, SawdustDave and 4 others 7 Quote - Tom - Current Build: Vanguard Speedy Completed: Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share #254 Posted July 8, 2017 GUN DECK PROGRESS REPORT....First step in moving forward with the development of the gun deck details is tear some things up.... right? So, I began with cutting out the the aft companionway openings on each side of the capstan. Once the rectangular openings were surgically removed, I used a mortising bit (seen here) to remove the 1/4" keel former to the exact depth needed to insert a false deck below for the stairs to land on. Note the template sketches placed further forward for the other two larger passages. Coaming frames and stairs...... No stain has been applied at this point. Note the black pattern used to create the stair stringers. riverboat, mtaylor, Bill Hime 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share #255 Posted July 8, 2017 While creating the gun deck capstan, I went ahead and created the spar deck unit since they have the same radius dimensions. Coming up with a way to add the copper top was a challenge. Note, I have not stained the one on the right. After staining, it will take several coats of clear poly to get the high luster finish. tasmanian, Canute, Geoff Matson 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg the peg leg sailor Posted July 9, 2017 Share #256 Posted July 9, 2017 G'day Dave You're going great guns mate. Love the details in the stairs and capstan. Bloody marvelous mate. 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:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piet Posted July 9, 2017 Share #257 Posted July 9, 2017 Nice work Dave. Love the capstans. Yes, the brass really adds to it. Cheers, SawdustDave, Omega1234, 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share #258 Posted July 9, 2017 Question for the experts.... Were the ropes and stanchions installed around the companionway comings on the original ship, or were they installed to protect the public tourists roaming around? Trying to decide whether to include them on my model. Cheers Farbror Fartyg, Geoff Matson, Canute 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSGerson Posted July 9, 2017 Share #259 Posted July 9, 2017 Here is a picture from 1890 when the USS Constitution was configured as a receiving ship. It had the stanchions. Jon mtaylor, Geoff Matson, Piet 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share #260 Posted July 9, 2017 Thanks for your info Jon. Guess that pretty much answers the question, huh? Piet, CaptainSteve, Omega1234 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted July 9, 2017 Share #261 Posted July 9, 2017 If you talking about the original ship, or even in the War of 1812, the answer is that they probably had some iron stanchions around those hatches with rope connecting them, but probably not the polished brass things you see more recently. Russ CaptainSteve, Piet, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share #262 Posted July 9, 2017 58 minutes ago, russ said: If you talking about the original ship, or even in the War of 1812, the answer is that they probably had some iron stanchions around those hatches with rope connecting them, but probably not the polished brass things you see more recently. Russ Now THAT is exactly what I was hoping to hear Russ.... because that is where I really want to go. All that polished brass just didn't fit my logic meter. Farbror Fartyg, Piet, JesseLee and 5 others 8 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted July 9, 2017 Share #263 Posted July 9, 2017 FWIW they appear on the Hull model also.. With rope.. Hull Model SawdustDave, Omega1234, CaptainSteve and 4 others 7 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted July 9, 2017 Share #264 Posted July 9, 2017 Gregory: Excellent photo. I thought I had seen these somewhere before. They were also used on British ships of the period. Russ SawdustDave, Canute, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted July 11, 2017 Share #265 Posted July 11, 2017 I just noticed the moveable cover on the galley stack.. I don't think i have seen that feature modeled before.. Photo SawdustDave, mtaylor, Piet and 1 other 4 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSGerson Posted July 11, 2017 Share #266 Posted July 11, 2017 Gregory, if you take a look at xKen's build log of the Conny, you will see how he modeled the stack. Jack12477, BANYAN, Omega1234 and 8 others 11 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 12, 2017 Author Share #267 Posted July 12, 2017 Gun deck companionways....... So, this morning, I managed to install the two companionways on each side of the gun deck capstan. And also the first coming and gratings just outside the pantry panels surrounding the mizzen mast..... This last photo reminds me there is a lot of dust to be cleaned up on the gun deck. mtaylor, Canute, CaptainSteve 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share #268 Posted July 13, 2017 Been pondering the bilge pumps for a long time....still not sure how I'll tackle this interesting challenge. Playing around with a few ideas right now. This should be fun. riverboat, Piet, Omega1234 and 5 others 8 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawdustDave Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share #269 Posted July 15, 2017 A little surprised, these bilge pumps didn't take nearly as long as I thought they would. Still have to create the handles, which will be displayed in the folded position as seen in the previous posting. The two pump heads on the opposite side of the main mast are almost ready. Tigersteve, Jack12477, Canute and 12 others 15 Quote Sawdust Dave - Current build - USS Constitution 1:60th (scratch).... Visit my blog site - All previous builds.... http://davesmodelships.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1234 Posted July 15, 2017 Share #270 Posted July 15, 2017 Hi Dave. Well...you could've fooled me. They look just like the real thing! Once again, nice Dave, very nice. Cheers. Patrick CaptainSteve, mtaylor, 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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