foxy Posted October 6, 2014 Share #1111 Posted October 6, 2014 Love your salty hammocks Rich . Great work so far and watching with interest. Those tops look good. Frank HIPEXEC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share #1112 Posted October 6, 2014 Just finished the foremast fighting top platform. Now for the supports and trim. Onward and upward! foxy, GLakie, Aussie048 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...
src Posted October 7, 2014 Share #1113 Posted October 7, 2014 Wow! I didn't know model ship building could make us younger. I'm all for it. Bob Or an entrance exam to the loonie bin.... Rich, that all looks real good. Another few weeks and you'll have another build under your belt. Sam HIPEXEC 1 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted October 7, 2014 Share #1114 Posted October 7, 2014 Looks good Rich. Once those masts and spars are assembled, she'll start looking more like she should. Cheers Geo HIPEXEC 1 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share #1115 Posted October 7, 2014 I just finished gluing on the fighting top reinforcements. I glued them on oversized then trimmed them to size. Constructo calls them reinforcements, but I don't know what their exact name is. All depictions show these radiating strips. I thought they were for better footing when the ship rolls. What do you all know? Sjors and GLakie 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...
robnbill Posted October 7, 2014 Share #1116 Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) The strips are for structural support. The primary purpose of the top is to handle the shrouds above and below. The supports take the stress in towards the mast. The secondary use for the platform is for sharpshooters. Edited October 7, 2014 by robnbill HIPEXEC, GLakie and foxy 3 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...
foxy Posted October 7, 2014 Share #1117 Posted October 7, 2014 There for strength Also to keep the planking together. Other as Bill has said very nicely. Frank HIPEXEC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share #1118 Posted October 7, 2014 Thanks Bill & Frank 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 October 7, 2014 Author Share #1119 Posted October 7, 2014 I'm back to soaking wood to bend around the fighting tops edge. Shades of planking return. 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...
HIPEXEC Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share #1120 Posted October 7, 2014 Deja Vu plank bending. Here I am trying to bend very small Sapele planks to trim the fighting tops.....Good ole Salele.....all it knows how to do is split! I'll salvage it since it's only trim and not structural like the hull. 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 October 7, 2014 Author Share #1121 Posted October 7, 2014 While I'm waiting for my fighting tops trim to set & dry I figured I look my ship over. Here's the aft port side all rigged and ready for battle! augie, dgbot, Sjors and 7 others 10 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 October 8, 2014 Share #1122 Posted October 8, 2014 It is looking great. I am about ready to start working on my rigging again. I had a few side projects that had to be done first. Now you have me itching to get back on Connie! 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...
src Posted October 8, 2014 Share #1123 Posted October 8, 2014 Looks great Rich, Now all you need are some shot and balls, some powder, picks, sponges etc...... dont shoot me! Ahhh Sapele! Make a pact with me, next build that comes with Sapele we order some nice pear wood or cherry and use the Sapele for fire kindling? Sam captainbob and HIPEXEC 2 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share #1124 Posted October 8, 2014 No more Sapele for me! captainbob and src 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 October 8, 2014 Author Share #1125 Posted October 8, 2014 Here's the machinations I have to do to get Sapele to bend around the bends of the fighting tops. God bless rubber bands!! In the morning it'll look pretty good. foxy 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...
GuntherMT Posted October 8, 2014 Share #1126 Posted October 8, 2014 No more Sapele for me! I'll bring you some more at the meeting in a couple weeks. HIPEXEC and src 2 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted October 8, 2014 Share #1127 Posted October 8, 2014 Hi Rich, When I need elastic bands, I know where to find them Are you placing more beams on the platform ? Sjors HIPEXEC 1 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share #1128 Posted October 8, 2014 more beams...yes Sjors 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 October 9, 2014 Author Share #1129 Posted October 9, 2014 Fighting tops trimmed. I'll add some more reinforcements later, but I need them to build the elaborate support systems for them so I can start working on the masts. The fighting tops need to be cleaned up a bit. jwvolz, Aussie048 and captainbob 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 October 9, 2014 Author Share #1130 Posted October 9, 2014 CANNON BALLS How and where do they store cannon balls at the ready on the USS Constitution? 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...
GLakie Posted October 9, 2014 Share #1131 Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) This is going to be my first attempt at uploading pics on this site, but they're located at most of the hatchways and companionways. I counted about nine in all, not to mention ammo passing scuttles that you should be able to zoom in and see at four locations on these plans. Note that they are found at the bow just behind the grating behind the bowsprit and ahead of the foremast unlabeled. they were channels made of rod that held the cannonballs in place. Hope this helps. Cheers George Edited October 9, 2014 by GLakie HIPEXEC 1 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted October 9, 2014 Share #1132 Posted October 9, 2014 After going through my own archives of pics of the real Connie, the only one I could find was this, but it might have been different for the 1812 version, for instance. foxy and HIPEXEC 2 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share #1133 Posted October 9, 2014 Glakie & George....thanks for the detailed info. GLakie 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...
GLakie Posted October 9, 2014 Share #1134 Posted October 9, 2014 You're welcome Rich. GLakie and George is one and the same, but not to worry. Cheers George Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted October 9, 2014 Share #1135 Posted October 9, 2014 (edited) 'Wow#. That's not how I thought the cannon balls were stored on ship for ready use, but can see the idea, much safer than the way other ships held there's. Thanks George or should I call you Glakie . Frank Edited October 9, 2014 by foxy GLakie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted October 9, 2014 Share #1136 Posted October 9, 2014 George is fine guys. GLakie is just my log-in name. Keep in mind that those plans and photo are the way she sits today. I've seen other models that have the cannonball stored on dished-out planks fitted all the way around the coamings, and staggered between the cannon themselves, and that may be the way they were back in her early days. I haven't been able to see much info about her earlier configurations but, before I start my build, I'll be picking up the AOTS for her and that should answer at least a few questions I have. Cheers George HIPEXEC 1 Quote GEORGE Don't be bound by the limits of what you already know, be unlimited by what you are willing to learn. Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share #1137 Posted October 9, 2014 Cheers George GLakie 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 October 9, 2014 Share #1138 Posted October 9, 2014 The Mamoli plans have the canon balls stored around the coamings. Nothing between the cannons. Probably due to all of the belaying racks. The rack is made by a strip with holes in it so the cannonballs can fit down into it slightly. You can see in the photo how some of mine are. HIPEXEC, GLakie and foxy 3 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 October 10, 2014 Share #1139 Posted October 10, 2014 Where do you guys get the scale cannon shot? 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...
robnbill Posted October 10, 2014 Share #1140 Posted October 10, 2014 Most of mine came with the kit. However, there was not enough to fill all the racks. So after looking everywhere, I ended up buying chromium steel ball bearings off Amazon. I found if I heated them to glowing red, then they would take the blackening solution. I was looking for metal cannonballs since that is what I had already installed. I also needed some pretty small diameters since the Mamoli kit is 1:93. The cannonballs from Model Expo are plastic so they were out, even if the had the right sizes, which they did not. HIPEXEC, lambsbk and GLakie 3 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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