augie Posted January 28, 2014 Share #241 Posted January 28, 2014 OK, I've indulged. SWEET!! I can almost hear Ahab's ivory leg clomping along the deck ....... oh wait ---- wrong ship !!!! Just so happens I have a pile of Jeff's wood set aside for my decks CaptainSteve and cookster 2 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye2sea Posted January 28, 2014 Share #242 Posted January 28, 2014 Those decks are outstanding !! cookster and CaptainSteve 2 Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookster Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share #243 Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) Thanks Augie and Popeye! Augie, you'll love planking the decks with Jeff's boxwood. You've done a fine job on your hull planking with basswood, so you'll have NO trouble with the boxwood. It's great to be able to pick up a plank and not have to dress both edges to HOPE to get a tight fit. All I've done is use a caliper to make sure planks that are butted end to end (which are cut from different planks) are the same width. I have found there are .001 to .002 (thousandths) down to .0005 (5 ten thousandths, or 1/2 of a thousandth) variation in plank widths so all I have to do is sort for matching widths. This may seem extreme, and probably is, but in my quest for straight, gapless plank runs this must be done... Oh, and the pencil lead on the plank edge technique that I found in some of my very first readings on MSW works like a champ! With the boxwood and cherry stain I think the look is perfect (of course that's my opinion, yours may vary) I can't wait till the day I take the same pics with guns rigged on the deck. But alas, that's still a long ways off... Edited January 28, 2014 by cookster CaptainSteve and WackoWolf 2 Quote Wes Cook Current Build: USF Constitution (Model Shipways) USF Essex (Scratch build) MS Syren (build log lost, need to rebuild) Future Builds: MS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted January 28, 2014 Share #244 Posted January 28, 2014 I should have matched deck planks when I did the deck early on, but it's too late now. I'm going to have to get creative to make my decks look like yours. I'll figure something out. Nobody said this would be easy. Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted January 28, 2014 Share #245 Posted January 28, 2014 Boxwood? I didn't say anything about boxwood :D I couldn't agree more on matching up ends...especially on the darned basswood I'm using on the hull. EVERY plank needs to be dressed, then measured. You don't need a caliper......you can easily SEE the difference. Sometimes I get lazy --- and it shows. But I am getting a bit more patient. Haven't decided yet on the lower hull finish.....I have to see how it looks. Next time boxwood on the hull. But the decks will be real wood. Your deck reminds me of the basketball floor at the old Madison Square Garden. Beautiful! mobbsie 1 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookster Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share #246 Posted January 28, 2014 Augie, I just assumed boxwood . My bad... Whatever you chose I'm sure will be gorgeous! Maybe teak? (we can dream right?) augie 1 Quote Wes Cook Current Build: USF Constitution (Model Shipways) USF Essex (Scratch build) MS Syren (build log lost, need to rebuild) Future Builds: MS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted January 28, 2014 Share #247 Posted January 28, 2014 Wes, I usually just click the 'like' button but I have to say those decks are making me drool. Beautiful work. CaptainSteve and augie 2 Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WackoWolf Posted January 28, 2014 Share #248 Posted January 28, 2014 Dan, everytime I read a new update she gets better and better. The decking looks Beautiful. It pay off big time checking the planks and it shows that by taking the time and checking the planks one at a time makes the deck more Beautiful. Keep the pictures coming, we are always watching. Quote Wacko Joe Go MSW :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted January 29, 2014 Share #249 Posted January 29, 2014 Your gunwales look the same as my gunwales so I take it you snapped at least one. You're right, a little glue along the split, and it's as good as new. I'm still going to install the bottom and side frames for added support since I'm such a klutz handling the hull. Thank goodness I wasn't a surgeon....can you imagine me saying..."Whoops!" I just broke you? Rich Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookster Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share #250 Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) I've had a couple PMs regarding how I cut my gunports so clean, so I thought I'd link to the particular posts here: In these pics the inner bulwarks were completely planked first. Then the gunport frames were installed on that planking. A #11 blade was used to cut out the gunports, then nail files (that's all I had at that time) were used to sand down to final finish. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2862-usf-constitution-by-cookster-kitbashed-to-1812-model-shipways/page-2#entry79965 The outer planking was then put on long, and trimmed down with a #11 then sanded flush. http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/2862-usf-constitution-by-cookster-kitbashed-to-1812-model-shipways/page-2#entry79968 The lower gunports were planked by cutting each plank a little long, then final finishing to exact length with my true sander, and finally glued on. I also used the gunport lids as a gauge for the lengths. Here's a pic I didn't post showing this planking underway. Oh and I took this pic at higher resolution (by accident actually) so you can click it for a larger view Planking the gunports was very tedious, especially the way I did it. So if you get impatient, add a few planks until you get frustrated then move to something else, and come back when you're fresh. This next pic shows planking strakes where the butt ends did not match, so I sanded them true by hand with a sanding block. And, just for the heck of it here's the upper wale plank notched and beveled to fit the rabbet and stem. Hope this helps! Edited January 31, 2014 by cookster trippwj, WackoWolf, augie and 3 others 6 Quote Wes Cook Current Build: USF Constitution (Model Shipways) USF Essex (Scratch build) MS Syren (build log lost, need to rebuild) Future Builds: MS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Posted January 31, 2014 Share #251 Posted January 31, 2014 I really do like your crewman's point of view for the camera shots of your planking, and it shows just how good a job you have done!!! WackoWolf 1 Quote Completed Build: Bregante Il Leudo Merchant Launch - Mamoli - 1:72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRiddoch Posted January 31, 2014 Share #252 Posted January 31, 2014 Looking great Wes. Whatever you do, do NOT stain the decks as per the practicum. It is a regret I have. Bob R. WackoWolf 1 Quote San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted January 31, 2014 Share #253 Posted January 31, 2014 I agree. They look fantastic just as they are. Clear coat those beautiful planks! Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainscott Posted March 9, 2014 Share #254 Posted March 9, 2014 Wes your log is a great read,It makes me want to run out and buy the kit. Thanks for posting all the details. That is a fantastic model great work. cookster 1 Quote Working on : Shrimpboat Built: Bounty Launch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookster Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share #255 Posted May 14, 2014 Hi all, I want to apologize for being away so long without any comment. Both my parents died in March so modeling has taken a back seat to real life. I have made a little more progress on my decking just to get my mind off things, but sorry no pics at the moment. Not sure when I'll make any significant progress on Conny again, hopefully this summer when the humid Ga heat finally drives me back inside. Until then happy modeling to everyone! Quote Wes Cook Current Build: USF Constitution (Model Shipways) USF Essex (Scratch build) MS Syren (build log lost, need to rebuild) Future Builds: MS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickmil Posted May 14, 2014 Share #256 Posted May 14, 2014 Wes, I'm so sorry to hear for your loss. I wish you all the best. cookster 1 Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara Current: I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 "Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday" - John Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted May 14, 2014 Share #257 Posted May 14, 2014 I'm terribly sorry to hear of your misfortune. Thank you for keeping us in the loop. cookster 1 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Posted May 15, 2014 Share #258 Posted May 15, 2014 The very best wishes to you and your family Wes. cookster 1 Quote Completed Build: Bregante Il Leudo Merchant Launch - Mamoli - 1:72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted May 15, 2014 Share #259 Posted May 15, 2014 Sorry to hear that Wes. Take your time and we'll see you when you return. cookster 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowand Posted May 15, 2014 Share #260 Posted May 15, 2014 G'day Wes, So sorry for your loss, my best wishes to you and your family. Best regards, Rowan D. cookster 1 Quote Current build HMB Endeavour - AL Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookster Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share #261 Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) Hello all, just a quick note to say I'm back. No need to go into details other than to say both my parents passed away of natural causes, one day apart, in March. I've tried to model a few times since then but without any progress. But finally today I picked up the modeling tools and got back to work slowly. Here's a few pics of where Conny sits today. I hope to finally be posting updates on progress again. Thanks and happy modeling! Edited September 8, 2014 by cookster hexnut, CaptainSteve, Bindy and 15 others 18 Quote Wes Cook Current Build: USF Constitution (Model Shipways) USF Essex (Scratch build) MS Syren (build log lost, need to rebuild) Future Builds: MS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafine Posted September 8, 2014 Share #262 Posted September 8, 2014 Wes, I am sorry for your loss and glad to see you back to modeling and MSW. Looking forward to your updates. Bob cookster and HIPEXEC 2 Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSteve Posted September 8, 2014 Share #263 Posted September 8, 2014 Good to see you back, Wes. Plank on !! cookster 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted September 8, 2014 Share #264 Posted September 8, 2014 Have been thinking of you, Wes. Get back on at your own pace --- and welcome home. cookster 1 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntflyer Posted September 8, 2014 Share #265 Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) Hello Wes, Great to have you back. I might not be ready to take on a build like the Connie but I have been patiently awaiting your return to this excellent build log. Welcome back, Mike Edited September 8, 2014 by Stuntflyer cookster 1 Quote Current build - Sloop Speedwell 1752 (POF) Completed builds - 18 Century Longboat (POB) , HM Cutter Cheerful 1806 (POB), HMS Winchelsea 1764 (POB) Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Matson Posted September 8, 2014 Share #266 Posted September 8, 2014 Sorry for your loss and am glad to see you back at. cookster 1 Quote Geoff NRG member #2666Current build : USS Constitution Finished builds: Armed Virginia Sloop (in gallery) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted September 8, 2014 Share #267 Posted September 8, 2014 Sorry for your loss. I recently lost my mother and it kinda puts a bit of a damper on some things. Glad you are reposting. You Constitution is excellent. I haven't decided if Pride of Baltimore II or the Constitution is going to be my next build. I started the big C over 10 years ago and got almost to where you are but multiple moves resulted in some damage that I am not sure how to fix. I really love your gratings. The hard wood looks so nice. I will be following along here, learning all the while. cookster 1 Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookster Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share #268 Posted September 8, 2014 WOW, Thanks all for the kind words! I was kind'a thinking you folks might have forgot about me and moved on... I got my warm fuzzy for the week for sure! Anyway looks like I lost pics from my log as well due to whatever happened this time, so I will work on re-posting them later, luckily I have them all saved. I've missed you guys (and gals) and am glad to be back!! CARRY ON MISTER... augie and Bindy 2 Quote Wes Cook Current Build: USF Constitution (Model Shipways) USF Essex (Scratch build) MS Syren (build log lost, need to rebuild) Future Builds: MS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottRC Posted September 8, 2014 Share #269 Posted September 8, 2014 Hi Wes, Glad to see your back in the shipyard posting your fabulous build. I know the feeling, I lost my father earlier this year and life has been a bag of cats. Great to see the progress although slow as you say. All I've managed to do was a few knots on a yard and some posts here on MSW. Its funny how this site is, folks you don't know from Adam, half a world away, making you feel like you are their next of kin. Scott cookster 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtosail Posted September 9, 2014 Share #270 Posted September 9, 2014 So true, Scott. Welcome back Wes. Sorry for your loss. I need more inspiration from your fabulous build. cookster 1 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...
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