Ship Shape Posted March 31, 2013 #1 Posted March 31, 2013 I am currently working on a scale/RC that will pretty much set on a shelf. You can find this build in the wood kit build threads. But I have ordered a kit that I very much intend to put into the brink, and that is the Lindberg Constellation. Ordered the kit from Amazon and will have this coming Wed. I will give a full break down of the kit and post some photos when it comes. I know this is a old re-done kit from Lindberg, but it builds into a very respectful scale vessel w/scale like operation. Rick Quote Wherever I am at...........there I am KARTONIST in the making..........
Ship Shape Posted April 1, 2013 Author #2 Posted April 1, 2013 Thought I would add a photo of the vessel.............. thibaultron, Captain Poison and justsayrow 3 Quote Wherever I am at...........there I am KARTONIST in the making..........
Ship Shape Posted April 3, 2013 Author #3 Posted April 3, 2013 Got the kit delivered by UPS, wow, this is a cool piece of some of the heavest plastic I have ever seen used for making a ships hull. Almost like fiberglass. Here is a photo of the 76.2 cm/30 inch long hull. thibaultron and Captain Poison 2 Quote Wherever I am at...........there I am KARTONIST in the making..........
Jim Lad Posted April 3, 2013 #4 Posted April 3, 2013 Just found your thread. That's a very pretty looking motor yacht! John thibaultron 1 Quote
mtaylor Posted April 3, 2013 #5 Posted April 3, 2013 Rick, It looks big enough that you could do some amazing detailing. Feel free to open a build log in the kit area. I think a lot of us would like to see her being built. justsayrow, thibaultron and dgbot 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)
Ship Shape Posted April 3, 2013 Author #6 Posted April 3, 2013 OK, I did not know if that would be cool since it is a RC, but as you see, it is a impressive to say the least scale boat of what I think is one of the most beautiful produced American vessels to ply the coastal waters of America. I will build her as a vessel from the early 60's. Rick Rick, It looks big enough that you could do some amazing detailing. Feel free to open a build log in the kit area. I think a lot of us would like to see her being built. thibaultron 1 Quote Wherever I am at...........there I am KARTONIST in the making..........
Ship Shape Posted April 3, 2013 Author #7 Posted April 3, 2013 As has been requested, I will build this in two threads, this thread will center on the application of the RC hardware and mods made to bring up to todays standards for RC, I will also post a thread in the Build logs of the scale aspect of this boat. Rick thibaultron 1 Quote Wherever I am at...........there I am KARTONIST in the making..........
mtaylor Posted April 3, 2013 #8 Posted April 3, 2013 Rick, Save yourself some aggravation... put it all in one log as the parts work together. This area is typically for discussion of say servos, usage, types, how-to's, etc. thibaultron 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)
Ship Shape Posted April 3, 2013 Author #9 Posted April 3, 2013 Rick, Save yourself some aggravation... put it all in one log as the parts work together. This area is typically for discussion of say servos, usage, types, how-to's, etc. OK thibaultron 1 Quote Wherever I am at...........there I am KARTONIST in the making..........
Ship Shape Posted July 30, 2014 Author #11 Posted July 30, 2014 Bump? Any more? Cody, so very sorry for not answering back, I have been away for awhile.........for your info, you will see this project start up again very soon. I went thru a move and it has been packed away, but is now out and waiting for me to decide how I want to power this baby up. I will say this, alot of people have asked me my thoughts on this kit as a RC model, I believe with the right set up, power and drive system, you could have a show stopper @ the local pond. Just my 2 cents worth. By the way, Cody are you working on anything RC Boat related. Rick justsayrow and thibaultron 2 Quote Wherever I am at...........there I am KARTONIST in the making..........
dgbot Posted July 30, 2014 #12 Posted July 30, 2014 This will make for an interesting build log. From the assembly, detailing, and the RC hardware. David B thibaultron 1 Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/
kokaneezer Posted November 10, 2014 #13 Posted November 10, 2014 Dang! I was hoping to get some insight from this build and it just seems to have stopped. I have a NIB Marx Constellation kit retrieved from parents house (estate) so glad it survived. I had forgotten about it. I would like to know which of my Graupners would work. I have pairs of the 500 & 600 series. I'm just interested in scale speeds not warp speeds. Hope someone can help or direct me. RC universe and RC groups don't have any build logs on these. Thanks thibaultron 1 Quote
bensid54 Posted December 2, 2014 #14 Posted December 2, 2014 Scale speed is one thing but what I found with that my boats using brushless motors gives better torque and if you want it more than scale speed. You can always cruise at half throttle for scale effect but it's always nice to have a little extra muscle for when you want to play. Keep the build thread going even the smallest changes and work done can be interesting to people who follow your thread. Quote
dgbot Posted December 2, 2014 #15 Posted December 2, 2014 OK, I did not know if that would be cool since it is a RC, RC or static we like both flavors. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/
wq3296 Posted December 11, 2014 #16 Posted December 11, 2014 Greetings Ship... Great looking model. As you may know, the Connie was built by Chris Craft. The hulls were planked mahogany over oak frames, and the decks were teak. Typically, they were powered by Chris Craft Marine engines which were marinized auto or truck engines. Depending on year built and size of boat, you could get single or twin 6 cylinder Hercules, small block or big block Chevys, GMC diesels, Lincolns, Ford, among others. These were beautiful, well built, boats that were reasonably affordable in their day. Because they were all wood they required a lot of maintenance. I believe Chris Craft built the wooden Constellations, which were their top of the line boat, well into the 1970's. Not only did they build the double cabin jobs like yours, but sport fisherman and cabin cruisers as well. Glad to see someone is still making models of these boats. wq3296 Quote
cdnfurball Posted February 25, 2019 #17 Posted February 25, 2019 I have the same kit... I haven't opened it yet to look at. How is the building coming along ? Is it a clean kit ( flashing wise ) ? Would love to see some pictures Quote
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