jimdaniels Posted May 15, 2013 #1 Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) I am new to MSW forum...learning how to post...this is a place holder message and I will start reconstructing a build log very soon! Thanks for everone's patience! Jim D Edited May 17, 2013 by jimdaniels Quote Jim DanielsFredericksburg VAdanielsje@hotmail.com
JeffT Posted May 15, 2013 #2 Posted May 15, 2013 Welcome to MSW! Looking forward to seeing your log. Are you building the Model Shipways kit? There are a few other Conny build logs here including my own that I think will be of help to you. jimdaniels 1 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
Geoff Matson Posted May 15, 2013 #3 Posted May 15, 2013 Welcome Jim Posting a build log is pretty easy. You will figure it out in no time. When I joined MSW, I started mine with the masting and rigging part. I know you are getting close to finishing her up start your post where ever you want. Glad to have you with us. Jaxboat 1 Quote Geoff NRG member #2666Current build : USS Constitution Finished builds: Armed Virginia Sloop (in gallery)
jimdaniels Posted May 15, 2013 Author #4 Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) My Conny is the Model Shipways kit...actually started it two years ago and I am currently in the masting and rigging...but I will reconstruct a build log that will bring the log current...thanks all! Jim D Edited May 17, 2013 by jimdaniels Quote Jim DanielsFredericksburg VAdanielsje@hotmail.com
trippwj Posted May 15, 2013 #5 Posted May 15, 2013 Welcome aboard, Jim - look forward to seeing your Conny! Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus
JeffT Posted May 15, 2013 #6 Posted May 15, 2013 You are much farther along than I am then. Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
jimdaniels Posted May 17, 2013 Author #7 Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) A view of the Conny in the middle of the standing rigging...I think I am about to move to the bowsprit standing rigging in this photo... Also shows the shop...clutter and all... I am currently working on the ratlines...a slow and tedious process...once I have something to show I will post...I still have to mount all the yards and spars and all of the running rigging to do which I will detail in posts...I also have to back track and finish the ship's boats that rig on the stern. So there will be many more posts to come with photos and details!! The following posts will bring my build a wee bit to where I am today... Jim D Edited May 18, 2013 by jimdaniels CaptainSteve 1 Quote Jim DanielsFredericksburg VAdanielsje@hotmail.com
JeffT Posted May 17, 2013 #8 Posted May 17, 2013 Looks great Jim! Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
jimdaniels Posted May 18, 2013 Author #9 Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) Help...I have some questions: First is where do we post questions, any place special? Second, can the title of the log post be editted (e.g., change USF to USS)? Third, can the sequence of posts be changed to make the latest post the first instead of the last? Thanks? PS: Thanks for the answers... Edit: I found some more early photos so I will add them here to try to bring them into sequence... Jim D Progress on the basic hull prior to coppering... These show the copper plating of the hull...I used the ponce wheel to mark the rivets...had a pile of backings!! Coppering in progress... Nearing completion and the final results... Starting the cannon builds...lined them all up like a production line! Starting to mount the cannons on deck... Edited May 21, 2013 by jimdaniels Quote Jim DanielsFredericksburg VAdanielsje@hotmail.com
JeffT Posted May 18, 2013 #10 Posted May 18, 2013 Jim, I changed the title for you. As far as questions, it depends on the subject about which you are asking. For example; if you have a planking question post in this forum: Building, Framing, Planking and plating a ships hull and deck If you have a masting and rigging question post in this forum: Masting, rigging and sails I'm not sure about moving the post; which post do you want to move? Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
Geoff Matson Posted May 18, 2013 #11 Posted May 18, 2013 Jim Check with Jeff He is a moderator and can answer your questions. Quote Geoff NRG member #2666Current build : USS Constitution Finished builds: Armed Virginia Sloop (in gallery)
jimdaniels Posted May 18, 2013 Author #12 Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) OK...I will reconstruct an abbreviated build log for my Conny. I started the USS Constitution kit by Model Shipways around the Fall of 2010. I neglected to take pictures of the very early stages of the build such as the false keel, bulkheads, and planking...well...a bit more. And, I discovered that I am missing a whole bunch of early photos (if I find them I will append them into the log). EDIT: I found some early pictures of the build and I will insert them here! Some early photos of the bow structures coming together... Adding more and more hull details... Some of the deck details are taking shape... Deck cannons are being placed... More deck details... Edited May 21, 2013 by jimdaniels CaptainSteve 1 Quote Jim DanielsFredericksburg VAdanielsje@hotmail.com
jimdaniels Posted May 18, 2013 Author #13 Posted May 18, 2013 The cannon rigging was progressing... These fife rail belay pins are original to the kit. They were too short so I replaced all of the belay pins with longer brass pins... Quote Jim DanielsFredericksburg VAdanielsje@hotmail.com
jimdaniels Posted May 18, 2013 Author #14 Posted May 18, 2013 Of course the ship's boats required attention. Here is the pinnace that will mount to the center deck. Stern details including the quarter gallery and the stern bumkin... The bow is taking shape...the bowsprit is loose fit to shape the seats of ease and bow grills... The stern details include the rudder... Quote Jim DanielsFredericksburg VAdanielsje@hotmail.com
jimdaniels Posted May 18, 2013 Author #15 Posted May 18, 2013 The pinnace is secured on deck... Jumping ahead...starting the masting and rigging phase... Quote Jim DanielsFredericksburg VAdanielsje@hotmail.com
jimdaniels Posted May 18, 2013 Author #16 Posted May 18, 2013 Quote Jim DanielsFredericksburg VAdanielsje@hotmail.com
jimdaniels Posted May 18, 2013 Author #17 Posted May 18, 2013 Børge and Ferit 2 Quote Jim DanielsFredericksburg VAdanielsje@hotmail.com
aliluke Posted May 19, 2013 #18 Posted May 19, 2013 Great to see you here Jim and great to see your magnificent Conny again further down the track. Wonderful work and I'll continue to follow. Cheers, Alistair jimdaniels 1 Quote Cheers Alistair Current Build - On Hold - HMS Fly by aliluke - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64 Previous Build - Armed Virginia Sloop by Model Shipways Previous Build - Dutch Whaler by Sergal (hull only, no log)
CaptainSteve Posted May 19, 2013 #19 Posted May 19, 2013 Some beautiful, clean rigging work there. Your pics will be very helpful to me in approx 3 years from now. I reckon I'll be keeping my one good eye on your work here, Jim. jimdaniels 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
Geoff Matson Posted May 19, 2013 #20 Posted May 19, 2013 Thanks for posting your build log. I am sure it will of great value to future Conny builders. CaptainSteve and jimdaniels 2 Quote Geoff NRG member #2666Current build : USS Constitution Finished builds: Armed Virginia Sloop (in gallery)
jimdaniels Posted May 19, 2013 Author #21 Posted May 19, 2013 Thanks all for the support! Geoff, I have watched your build for inspiration, help, and support...as well as the builds of other shipmates...and a lot of "I wish I thought of that!" hindsight! A reconstructured build log is not as detailed as if I did it as I was working the steps...I also discovered that I am actually missing 20 or so photos of early hull details such as the coppering...hmmmm... Anyway...I am, as I said, doing the ratlines...just started...so I will be able to post more details...thanks again! Jim D Quote Jim DanielsFredericksburg VAdanielsje@hotmail.com
JeffT Posted May 19, 2013 #22 Posted May 19, 2013 I'll echo he other remarks. Your Conny is first rate! jimdaniels and CaptainSteve 2 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard
jimdaniels Posted May 21, 2013 Author #23 Posted May 21, 2013 Coming along...two photos to share...one is just a wide view of where I am at now...the other is a view of a set of ratlines in progress on the Fore mast shrouds...my technique, if you can call it that, is to anchor a set of thread lines up the left shroud at the right spacing...then place a drop of CA+ to anchor them in...then I can go back and run the threads across the shrouds tying a knot at each shroud...seems to save a bit of time and the pre-set threads assure that the spacing starts out in the right place... Jim D Ferit 1 Quote Jim DanielsFredericksburg VAdanielsje@hotmail.com
russ Posted May 21, 2013 #24 Posted May 21, 2013 Jim: Nice work on the rigging. Several photos gt me thinking about a dish of spaghetti. Your shrouds and ratlines are looking good. I like the photo of her on the bench. With the standing rigging in, she is really coming to life. Russ 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
jimdaniels Posted May 21, 2013 Author #25 Posted May 21, 2013 All...I found some early photos and added them to previous posts via the edit process...an attempt to get them into sequence...thanks!! Jim D Quote Jim DanielsFredericksburg VAdanielsje@hotmail.com
Geoff Matson Posted May 21, 2013 #26 Posted May 21, 2013 Rigging is looking great. Thanks for adding the other pictures. jimdaniels 1 Quote Geoff NRG member #2666Current build : USS Constitution Finished builds: Armed Virginia Sloop (in gallery)
ScottRC Posted May 21, 2013 #27 Posted May 21, 2013 Great work Jim, and thanks for the pics, they are helping me with my build. Scott jimdaniels 1 Quote Current Builds: Revell 1:96 Thermopylae Restoration Revell 1:96 Constitution COMPLETED Aeropiccola HMS Endeavor IN ORDINARY Planned Builds: Scientific Sea Witch Marine Models USF Essex
CaptainSteve Posted May 22, 2013 #28 Posted May 22, 2013 Three Eye Patches for the updated pics, Jim. Arr !! jimdaniels 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
JSGerson Posted May 22, 2013 #29 Posted May 22, 2013 Not only do you do very nice work, you take wonderful pictures. What kind of camera are you using? Do you use a macro lens? jimdaniels 1 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
jimdaniels Posted May 22, 2013 Author #30 Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) Thanks! The camera I am using right now is an Olympus Stylus 270 (7 mg pixels) point-and-shoot...it does have a macro option for close-ups which I use...but I also use regular focus as well... Jim D Edited May 22, 2013 by jimdaniels Quote Jim DanielsFredericksburg VAdanielsje@hotmail.com
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