HIPEXEC Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share #841 Posted July 18, 2014 You're right David B. & Mike, I cleaned up most of Constructo's cleats ( some were so bad they can't be cleaned up) and painted them. I'll let the paint dry while I'm snorkeling in Cancun. Thanks dgbot, Sjors, augie and 2 others 5 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...
dgbot Posted July 18, 2014 Share #842 Posted July 18, 2014 They look okay to me. Plus once you start putting lines on them they will look even better. David B src and augie 2 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted July 18, 2014 Share #843 Posted July 18, 2014 You've done a fine job on them and David makes a good point. HIPEXEC 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...
mtdoramike Posted July 24, 2014 Share #844 Posted July 24, 2014 They look like little sharks teeth don't they hahahahahaha. That is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of model ship cleats, and here you are going to Cancun diving. HIPEXEC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtdoramike Posted July 24, 2014 Share #845 Posted July 24, 2014 I look at model kits this way, they supply the parts, you supply the labor and between the two, I hope to come out with an exceptable model. I have seen some high end models that turned out poorly as well as I have seen some less expensive kits turn out msome beautiful models. It depends on how well the model is constructed by the builder and finished off. I have discarded some kit materials and opted to either replace them with higher end fittings or make my own. A kit is only the starting point, it's up to YOU to make a beautiful model out of it. HIPEXEC and src 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share #846 Posted July 27, 2014 I'm starting deck gun production. I had to make most parts from scratch with a very poor drawing and photo to guide me. I'm still making the barrel mount rod from coiled wire. Thanks to you all, I now know how to straighten it out. After I get this proto type together, I'll work on wheel design. I'm studying many different photos and drawings of deck guns to come up with a design that I think will look good. Aussie048, src and Sjors 3 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...
HIPEXEC Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share #847 Posted July 28, 2014 I finished a prototype of a deck cannon. I'll study it for a while and if I still like it in a few days, I'll tackle 21 more. You all get to vote. Sjors, augie and src 3 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...
HIPEXEC Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share #848 Posted July 29, 2014 Question?: Does anyone glue their deck guns permanently in position? I had to pin the two deck guns on my Virginia Pilot Boat since they slid all around the deck whenever I touched the ship. I can only imagine with 22 deck guns, my deck will look a total mess. 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...
mtaylor Posted July 29, 2014 Share #849 Posted July 29, 2014 Rich, I answered in your other post about this, but I think it's the de facto standard. We definitely don't want those babies moving around. Sjors and HIPEXEC 2 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted July 30, 2014 Share #850 Posted July 30, 2014 I would have to say Loose Cannons are never your friend. Sam Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robnbill Posted July 30, 2014 Share #851 Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) Since the cannon carriages on the Mamoli Connie were metal I used a spot of epoxy under each cannon. I could not possibly have done any of the rigging on the cannon without first gluing the cannon firmly in place. Edited July 30, 2014 by robnbill HIPEXEC 1 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...
lambsbk Posted July 30, 2014 Share #852 Posted July 30, 2014 Dido...I am in plastic right now but I cupped out a small spot for each cannon carriage wheel and cemented them firmly in place. HIPEXEC 1 Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #853 Posted July 30, 2014 Okay....no loose cannons for me. Thanks! augie 1 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...
HIPEXEC Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #854 Posted July 30, 2014 Cannon factory is slow but sure. Two down and 20 to go. mtaylor, Aussie048, dgbot and 1 other 4 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...
robnbill Posted July 30, 2014 Share #855 Posted July 30, 2014 I got so tired of cannon. It was a happy day when I rigged my last one. src and HIPEXEC 2 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...
HIPEXEC Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #856 Posted July 30, 2014 Here's my gun assembly line. First I have to straighten the coiled wire and cut it into 10mm pieces. Then I have to glue that pin into a the hole in the cannon. I made a measured marked "jig" on masking tape to place the two vertical gun supports then glue the cannons to it. When that is set, I glue the cannons on to a 10mm by 20mm piece for the platform. Then I glue the wheels that I fabricated out of "Q" tip shafts and painted plack. Then I glue the elevation wedge with a brass pin installed. Last I'll add brass rings for the rigging. mtaylor and Karleop 2 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...
HIPEXEC Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #857 Posted July 30, 2014 pic Sjors, PopJack, lambsbk and 2 others 5 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...
dgbot Posted July 30, 2014 Share #858 Posted July 30, 2014 Looks like you have a regular foundry going there. David B HIPEXEC 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopJack Posted July 31, 2014 Share #859 Posted July 31, 2014 I would have to say Loose Cannons are never your friend. Sam True in so many ways! HIPEXEC and capnharv2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share #860 Posted August 1, 2014 I'm half way through making the cannons. Another few days should do it. Then I'll start rigging them. Sjors, mtaylor, augie and 1 other 4 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...
HIPEXEC Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share #861 Posted August 1, 2014 Here's a dress rehearsal for the first 11 guns. I'm doing it to check out the scope of the rigging and to do some touching up on spots I don't like. I want fairly good continuity down the line. mtaylor, Sjors, src and 4 others 7 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...
usedtosail Posted August 1, 2014 Share #862 Posted August 1, 2014 Nice looking deck you got there. HIPEXEC 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...
augie Posted August 1, 2014 Share #863 Posted August 1, 2014 She's gettin' her teeth!!!! Sjors and HIPEXEC 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...
dgbot Posted August 1, 2014 Share #864 Posted August 1, 2014 So have you decided to start a foundry? David B HIPEXEC 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share #865 Posted August 1, 2014 Making all those guns seems like a never ending process. Imagine making them for the HMS Victory!!! src 1 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...
src Posted August 1, 2014 Share #866 Posted August 1, 2014 Rich, I can't agree more! I only have 14 on my build and it's taking forever, I can't imagine the number you have to do. They look good though. Sam HIPEXEC 1 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share #867 Posted August 2, 2014 Full Dress Rehearsal!! All guns in place. Just looking at the fully armed model gives one pause at the lethal fire power of a close aboard broadside would have! I wouldn't want to sail close aboard this ship with enemy colors flying. Enough fiction....now to rigging the guns. src, CaptainSteve and Aussie048 3 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...
mtdoramike Posted August 2, 2014 Share #868 Posted August 2, 2014 What a beautiful model HIPEXEC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share #869 Posted August 3, 2014 It took me over a half hour to do just three guns with two rings each. At this rate gun rigging will take a very long time. Oh well....what else is there to do? Aussie048 1 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...
robnbill Posted August 3, 2014 Share #870 Posted August 3, 2014 Rich, the carronades also had a ring at the top of the cascabel for the breech line to go through. The long guns had the breech line wrapped around the cascabel. I soldered rings onto each of the carronade barrels for this. HIPEXEC 1 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...
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