GLakie Posted March 17, 2015 Share #1681 Posted March 17, 2015 Glad you found the right size Rich. 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 March 18, 2015 Author Share #1682 Posted March 18, 2015 I'm nearing the end of the road in building my Connie, so my Admiral keeps asking m, "is it done yet...is it done yet?" Well, it isn't even though it looks like it's finished. So, I put the ship in the living room when not working on it. What can I say? lambsbk, augie, Dimitris71 and 16 others 19 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...
texxn5 Posted March 18, 2015 Share #1683 Posted March 18, 2015 Wow Rich, you got after it man. Looks good, very nice and all the accolades...what's next????? when you get done of course. GLakie and HIPEXEC 2 Quote John Current Current Builds: US Brig Niagara on my website FINISHED BUILD LOGS: New Bedford Whaleboat - page on my Morgan Website: http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com/whaleboat-build-log-by-john-fleming.html C.W. Morgan - Model Shipways 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1785-cw-morgan-by-texxn5-johnf-ms-164-kit/ USS Constitution - Revell 1:96 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1796-uss-constitution-by-texxn5-johnf-revell-196-kit/ website US Brig Niagara Model http://www.niagaramodel.com website Charles W Morgan Model http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com website PROXXON DISCOUNT TOOL STORE http://proxxontoolsdiscount.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted March 18, 2015 Share #1684 Posted March 18, 2015 She looks good setting there Rich! However, after seeing the first pic, I hope the Admiral isn't waiting around with a bottle in her hand just waiting to club it when it's done. Cheers Sjors 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 March 19, 2015 Author Share #1685 Posted March 19, 2015 I have a lot of tidying up to do, plus two jolly boats to be built and installed. Then a case to protect her. Also...I'll be moving my shipyard to the garage. So, the next model is off a bit. 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 March 19, 2015 Share #1686 Posted March 19, 2015 Until you get her in a case you might want to borrow some ropes from the Movie theater to keep everyone away from her. I think I got more nervous every day the ship was not in a case. She is looking great. You (and your admiral) should be proud. Many Connies are started but few finished. HIPEXEC, GLakie and src 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...
HIPEXEC Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share #1687 Posted March 19, 2015 Thanks for the nice comments.....she's basically finished, but I'll be "tweaking it" for a little bit more. I'm making mental notes on what to do and what to NOT do in my next build. I learned enough during this build to fill an encyclopedia. You know...."If I knew then what I know now..." I'd have a heck of a lot nicer ship. You all bailed me out so many times I can't count them. Thanks! 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...
Sjors Posted March 19, 2015 Share #1688 Posted March 19, 2015 Rich, You can be proud what you have done so far. When you go back to the first page and then to the last.....a world of difference ! You enjoy it but so are we ! The whole trip !!!!!!!! Sjors GLakie, Jack12477 and HIPEXEC 3 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...
Modeler12 Posted March 20, 2015 Share #1689 Posted March 20, 2015 Rich, you were brave to add sails and now you can say 'I've done it' and be proud of it. Looks great and I just know that your admiral will agree. GLakie and HIPEXEC 2 Quote Jay Current build Cross Section USS Constitution http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/10120-cross-section-forward-area-of-the-uss-constitution/ Finished USS Constitution: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/103-uss-constitution-by-modeler12/ 'A picture is worth a . . . . .' More is better . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted March 24, 2015 Author Share #1690 Posted March 24, 2015 I started building two jolly boats for the port and starboard davits. Even though I started with two aluminum cast shells from BlueJacket, There's a lot more work than meets the eye. The shells were a perfect size and shape with nice detail, but they required some "Dremel sculpting" to get them just right. I just finished the floor decking and will start on the seating, oars, block and tackle etc. Dimitris71, Jack12477, tasmanian and 8 others 11 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 March 25, 2015 Author Share #1691 Posted March 25, 2015 I just installed the "VIP" seating on the jolly boats. The rowers are next. Notice my self drawn pencil sketched plans. Constucto doesn't show boats hanging from davits, so I'm on my own. I looked at several books on ship's small boats and came up with this plan. Dimitris71, Jack12477, rafine and 5 others 8 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 March 26, 2015 Author Share #1692 Posted March 26, 2015 Yes...they are just hollow aluminum "logs" with some outside detail. texxn5 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...
HIPEXEC Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share #1693 Posted March 26, 2015 I've just finished the rowers seats. Dimitris71, GLakie, rafine and 6 others 9 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 March 26, 2015 Share #1694 Posted March 26, 2015 Looking good Rich! How many were you planning to add? 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 March 26, 2015 Author Share #1695 Posted March 26, 2015 Just two....on the aft port and starboard davits. 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...
dgbot Posted March 26, 2015 Share #1696 Posted March 26, 2015 Nicely done Rich. A silk purse out of a pig's ear. David B HIPEXEC and GLakie 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...
usedtosail Posted March 26, 2015 Share #1697 Posted March 26, 2015 The boats look great, Rich. HIPEXEC and GLakie 2 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...
HIPEXEC Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share #1698 Posted March 26, 2015 I'm practicing rigging the jolly boats while I finish designing and building the accessories. texxn5, src, GLakie 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...
GLakie Posted March 27, 2015 Share #1699 Posted March 27, 2015 They'll look great swinging from the davits Rich! 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 March 28, 2015 Author Share #1700 Posted March 28, 2015 I'm slowly adding "stuff" to the jolly boats. I made an oar factory and added tillers & rudders. Also a Flemish coil mooring line. Thank goodness I have a monstrous scrap pile to pick and chose the floor grates, seats, rudders and oars from. They're still a work in progress. dgbot, Dimitris71, augie 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...
HIPEXEC Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share #1701 Posted March 28, 2015 I finally mounted the jolly boats. This effectively completes the ship.....but ...you know....and I know....I'll be "tweeking" her until I start a new ship. I still have to get or build a case. tasmanian, GuntherMT, Winlich and 9 others 12 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 March 28, 2015 Share #1702 Posted March 28, 2015 Your boats look great mounted Rich! How 'bout a couple over-all shots of her, as she sits now? 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...
GuntherMT Posted March 29, 2015 Share #1703 Posted March 29, 2015 Well done Rich! Now I'll have to get back over and see her 'completed' in person. GLakie and HIPEXEC 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...
Karleop Posted March 29, 2015 Share #1704 Posted March 29, 2015 Really nice Rich, you made an astounding job with your Cony. Saludos, Karleop GLakie and HIPEXEC 2 Quote Finished Models (Gallery): Pandora (Constructo), HMS Endeavour (AL), San FranciscoII (AL), Fishing boat (scratch), Vasa (Billing Boats) Construction logs: Vasa (Billing Boats) Pride of Baltimore II (M. Shipways) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgbot Posted March 29, 2015 Share #1705 Posted March 29, 2015 Break out the champagne your Conny looks great. David B GLakie and HIPEXEC 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...
HIPEXEC Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share #1706 Posted March 29, 2015 As requested....here's some pics of the completed Connie. I have to laugh...all the work we put into the deck and guns, etc....and they wind up barely visible. Just like the hull planks....nobody (but me) looks down there. Mahuna, GrandpaPhil, augie and 19 others 22 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...
Mahuna Posted March 29, 2015 Share #1707 Posted March 29, 2015 Great job Rich! When we meet in April I hope you'll tell us about your next ship. Frank GLakie, Dimitris71, HIPEXEC and 1 other 4 Quote Frank Completed: Skipjack Kathryn; Dunbrody Sectional Model; Paragon (modified Mayflower) Scratch Build; Planning a Sectional Model of Dunbrody NRG Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted March 29, 2015 Share #1708 Posted March 29, 2015 She looks marvelous Rich! Yup! Better tool up a case for her final berth. Dimitris71 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...
captainbob Posted March 29, 2015 Share #1709 Posted March 29, 2015 You're right. Nobody notices the planking or the deck details, even if some deck details are missing. But if what is there is not built neatly. That you hear about. Bob HIPEXEC, GLakie, Dimitris71 and 1 other 4 Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share #1710 Posted March 29, 2015 Thanks! Working on the case! 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...
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