Javlin Posted October 23, 2018 Share #151 Posted October 23, 2018 Boy that is Sweeeet!!! Old Collingwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeU48 Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share #152 Posted October 23, 2018 Hey OC and Javlin, Thanks... I truly appreciate the comments. Trying hard not to rush...lol Have to order some more goodies from HiSModel in the Czech Republic so I have some time for the little details I want to do... Old Collingwood and Javlin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiachedmark Posted October 23, 2018 Share #153 Posted October 23, 2018 Gidday Mike, Looking good. Keep the work to this standard and she will be a beauty. Regards, Mark. Old Collingwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeU48 Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share #154 Posted October 24, 2018 Thank you, Mark, I appreciate your kind words.. Old Collingwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Posted October 25, 2018 Share #155 Posted October 25, 2018 Nice looking ship Mike. I'm not too far behind you on my build. Ozark Old Collingwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeU48 Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share #156 Posted October 26, 2018 Thanks, Ozark, Read through your log and you're doing outstanding work!!! Keep it up. Old Collingwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeU48 Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share #157 Posted October 29, 2018 Spar deck glued and some miscellaneous parts. Hated to cover all the long guns but so it is. lmagna, Old Collingwood, yvesvidal and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rogers Posted October 29, 2018 Share #158 Posted October 29, 2018 Looks great. Think about Syren Ship Company Helm Wheel Kit along with his rigging line and blocks. They are awesome. lmagna and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted October 29, 2018 Share #159 Posted October 29, 2018 32 minutes ago, Jim Rogers said: Think about Syren Ship Company High quality,good prices and fantastic service. A no lose situation. Old Collingwood 1 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDW Posted October 29, 2018 Share #160 Posted October 29, 2018 Mike You are doing a 1st class job on this model. One of the best looking models of this type I have seen. Keep up the great work, am enjoying your progress photos and am encouraged to jump on some of the old Revell kits I've had sitting in wait for a long time. Old Collingwood 1 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeU48 Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share #161 Posted October 29, 2018 Hey CDW, Jim and Lou, Thanks for the comments. Funny that you should mention Syren Ship Company as I just ordered one roll of light brown rigging thread for the cannons on the Spar deck. If I like it compared to what came in the box I may order more but not sure on the lengths per spool. Don't want to "short" order but also don't want to buy more than I need. Taking a little break while I wait for the wooden gun carriages to come from HiSModel in the Czech Republic. Had a real pain on the Helm Wheel in wrapping the thread around it as it is supposed to be a functional wheel. Figuring I would NEVER play with the wheel to watch the rudder move, I just glued the thread, tied a know and glued everything to the wheel hub. Replacing the Helm wheel at this point would be impossible as the thread was glued to the hub. I have used HiSmodel for the accessories as he had them categorized for the USS Constitution 1/96 scale. I would have absolutelly no way of knowing the different size blocks or rigging threads needed nor would I know the number of different blocks. well...I guess I could count them...lol CDW, lmagna and Old Collingwood 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeU48 Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share #162 Posted October 29, 2018 I think I will try to assemble a few long gun wooden carriages from HiSModel. I originally ordered them for the gun deck. Seeing that they would not be seen, I decided to just hold on to them for the spar deck. Then I realized only one long gun is illustrated for the spar deck and the carriages needed for the main deck guns where different. Ordered those from HiSModel as well. Radek and I are on a first name basis now Lou...lol He sent me assembly instructions but his English is a challenge at times. He mentions using a dispersive glue on the wood which I take to mean like Elmers Glue. I'm awaiting an answer on 2 wood pieces that I don't find in his assembly picture. This will be challenging as these pieces are tiny and my fingers aren't...lol tasmanian, lmagna, CDW and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted October 29, 2018 Share #163 Posted October 29, 2018 I work with wood a bit boxes and furniture a little and can attest to Tite bond.When I built the grates for the America I put a touch with a toothpick and by the time the first was glued it was already setting sanded 15 minutes later for scale effect. Kevin Old Collingwood, lmagna, CDW and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeU48 Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share #164 Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) Thanks, Javlin, I will pick some up today. Edited October 30, 2018 by MikeU48 CDW, lmagna and Old Collingwood 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDW Posted October 29, 2018 Share #165 Posted October 29, 2018 A little trick I learned while building RC aircraft models...use the old formula Titebond as it is not water resistant as is the new formula. Why? If you make a mistake (as I often do), I can easily "disassemble" a glued part by moistening it with water. Of course, this is okay for static models or models that will not otherwise be exposed to water. Old Collingwood and lmagna 2 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeU48 Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share #166 Posted October 29, 2018 Thanks for the tip CDW, I luckily bought the original Titebond that's water clean up. NOW I just have to find some tiny fingers... Thank God I'm in no rush.... Old Collingwood and CDW 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted October 29, 2018 Share #167 Posted October 29, 2018 36 minutes ago, MikeU48 said: NOW I just have to find some tiny fingers Some people call those TWEEZERS! I'm jealous on your first name basis status. I have not "talked" to him since we discussed a set of custom sails several months ago. What were the pieces you could not identify on the carriage? Old Collingwood 1 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeU48 Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share #168 Posted October 29, 2018 I did that, Lou, JUST FOR YOU...lol I figured it out 3 seconds after I posted the comment. I LOVE THIS SITE....No dry humor here.... he he he You get smacked right between your eyes for stupidity....just kidding... of course. Here's the pic of the pieces. The red arrows are the mystery parts. Note: there are six wheels. Humm This is the assembly pic. The mystery pieces may be glued together under the main frame but never want to guess as none of the other parts are assembled. Better safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeU48 Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share #169 Posted October 29, 2018 Here is the instruction as provided, to assemble the carriages. Maybe I'm missing something in the translation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted October 30, 2018 Share #170 Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) Talking about the wedge itself ? Sounds like they are not there on the real ones they are used to glue the guns to the deck instead of gluing the wheels less mess and what mess is hidden.I really like that green upstairs what color for the cannon carriages? Edited October 30, 2018 by Javlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted October 30, 2018 Share #171 Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) I agree with Javlin. The two wedge shaped pieces are not really part of a real gun carriage but a hidden base used to attach the carriage to the deck. Not a bad idea when you think about it. I'm not so certain about the extra wheels. Edited October 30, 2018 by lmagna Old Collingwood 1 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeU48 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share #172 Posted October 30, 2018 (edited) Well, the assembly of the spar deck long gun carriage was a little bit of a challenge even with tweezers. You can see on the pics above that the "axel" for the wheels is square and the wheels have a round hole. Something in the back of my mind says you can't fit a square peg in a round hole. The instruction stated one side of a wheel has a larger hole than the other and to rotate that on the square axle. After many failed attempts I used an emery board to round out the square axle as best as I could because this is a tiny part. Contrary to the instructions I found it easier to hold onto the front piece and axle than when the sides were glued on. At least the carronades will be easier as there are fewer pairs and different wheel mountings. All in all, I am satisfied with the results. I just have to figure out how to attach the two long wedges to the bottom of the long gun carriage. No rush. Now I await the carronades from the Czech Republic. Edited October 30, 2018 by MikeU48 Old Collingwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted October 30, 2018 Share #173 Posted October 30, 2018 Nice looking guns. I think I just had a brainstorm. (I know, pretty hard to believe that my brain is able to function at all) but I think I now have an idea of what the extra wheels are for. These carriages are designed to be used on models other than the Revell Constitution. On those models the deck will normally have a camber and it was normal to make the wheels larger on one end of the carriage larger than the other to compensate for this. The deck on the Revell kit is pretty much flat and in order to make the carriage look level while sitting on this flat deck it is necessary to use the same size wheels on both front and rear. Does this seem possible to others? pontiachedmark, Old Collingwood and SigEp Ziggy 3 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeU48 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share #174 Posted October 30, 2018 Hey Lou, The other oddity is that there are 3 wheels larger than the other 3. I used the 2 small wheels and 2 from another sheet. These long gun carriages would really not be seen once the spar deck is in place. Seeing there are 6 wheels per carriage I imagine the intent was to use 2 large and 2 small with a spare of each. I have an email off to Radek at HiSModel for his explanation. Old Collingwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted October 30, 2018 Share #175 Posted October 30, 2018 Well so much for my idea. From the pictures I thought there were four small wheels and two large.Even though most of the guns will be hidden under the spar deck the size of the front wheels will still kind of determine where the tip of the barrel will be located in the gunport opening. Ideally they should be centered. I kind of knew that the idea of my feeble mind having a solution to the question was highly suspect. Hopefully we will both know fairly soon. Old Collingwood 1 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rogers Posted October 30, 2018 Share #176 Posted October 30, 2018 The way I rounded the square axles: Locate a drill bit the same size as the hole in the wheel, take one of your Dremel grinders and drill a hole in it, now just put the square axle in and hit for a second. Now round.🤗 Old Collingwood and lmagna 2 Quote Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeU48 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share #177 Posted October 30, 2018 Hey Lou, Just heard back from Radek at HiSModel. He said the larger wheels go up front. The six wheels included where for possible breakage. I used his brass cannons on the gun deck and they came in two pieces: cannon and center pin. Some were movable so I glued them in place....I think...lol Old Collingwood and lmagna 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeU48 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share #178 Posted October 30, 2018 Well Jim, YOUR brain is engaged....Mine...not so much... When I was looking at these tiny parts I just happened to have an emery board laying right by my mat. Luckily I just had one to do for the long gun on the spar deck. Good to know for the future. Thanks for the tip. Old Collingwood and lmagna 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeU48 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share #179 Posted October 30, 2018 Hey Lou, I was just browsing through the Connie instruction manual as I do pretty often and guess what? I was a picture on the cannon carriages. Yepper....Big wheels up front for the gun deck carriages. NOW I can sleep tonight...lol Old Collingwood 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmagna Posted October 31, 2018 Share #180 Posted October 31, 2018 2 hours ago, MikeU48 said: NOW I can sleep tonight...lol Night Night! MikeU48 and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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