Jack12477 Posted March 29, 2015 Share #1711 Posted March 29, 2015 Beautiful Model. Well done, Rich. The sails came out really nice also. GLakie and HIPEXEC 2 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitris71 Posted March 29, 2015 Share #1712 Posted March 29, 2015 Hello Rich, well done. She is beautiful. Kind Regards Dimitris HIPEXEC and GLakie 2 Quote Current Build: Amerigo Vespucci -Mantua- 1:100 scale Completed Build logs: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Gallery: Bluenose II AL 1:75 scale Future Build: Royal Caroline -Panart- 1:47 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robnbill Posted March 30, 2015 Share #1713 Posted March 30, 2015 Congratulations! She looks great. Outstanding job. You should be very proud. Many Connies are started, few are completed. Well done! GLakie 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...
dgbot Posted March 30, 2015 Share #1714 Posted March 30, 2015 Bravo, now for the case to protect it. 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...
usedtosail Posted March 30, 2015 Share #1715 Posted March 30, 2015 Great looking ship, Rich. You should be very proud. GLakie and HIPEXEC 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 30, 2015 Author Share #1716 Posted March 30, 2015 I couldn't have done it without all your help! Thanks! 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...
augie Posted March 30, 2015 Share #1717 Posted March 30, 2015 She looks just terrific, Rich. Don't fret the 'almost invisible' stuff. You, and most of us, know it's 'there'. WELL DONE, MATE! Sjors, HIPEXEC and GLakie 3 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...
Sjors Posted March 31, 2015 Share #1718 Posted March 31, 2015 And so comes a journey to an end ! You can be proud of your self what you have done ! A great job !! Sjors GLakie and HIPEXEC 2 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...
rafine Posted April 1, 2015 Share #1719 Posted April 1, 2015 Beautifully done Rich and a terrific accomplishment. Every minute without the case, however, is a minute of danger. Bob GLakie, HIPEXEC and augie 3 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...
HIPEXEC Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share #1720 Posted April 1, 2015 I'm moving my shipyard from the back bedroom to the garage. I built a nice big 4' x 4' work table in the center 3' high since I work standing up. Still a lot of work to do before it's operational. My Admiral is very happy to get the bedroom back after two years of ship building Sjors, GuntherMT, GLakie 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 April 1, 2015 Share #1721 Posted April 1, 2015 Looks like you've got plenty of room there Rich. Is it heated yet? I was going to ask also what your next project is, after the case of course. 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 April 2, 2015 Author Share #1722 Posted April 2, 2015 George...this is Arizona....I have to air condition it not heat it. Summer makes a garage like a furnace. GLakie and Jack12477 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...
GLakie Posted April 2, 2015 Share #1723 Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) LOL! forgot you're in Arizona Rich! Been here in MI so long, it's sometimes easy to forget how warm it is elsewhere. Edited April 2, 2015 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...
usedtosail Posted April 2, 2015 Share #1724 Posted April 2, 2015 I hope your garage door opener is disabled, Rich dgbot, HIPEXEC and GLakie 3 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 April 2, 2015 Author Share #1725 Posted April 2, 2015 I hope your garage door opener is disabled, Rich Yes! 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...
src Posted April 4, 2015 Share #1726 Posted April 4, 2015 Rich, Getting caught up and finally able to look at the pictures on a real monitor instead of my cell phone. She looks great!. I am jealous, your work room, looks like there is room for two.......... Sam HIPEXEC and GLakie 2 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share #1727 Posted April 6, 2015 Rich, Getting caught up and finally able to look at the pictures on a real monitor instead of my cell phone. She looks great!. I am jealous, your work room, looks like there is room for two.......... Sam I have to air condition it before summer, though. 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...
HIPEXEC Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share #1728 Posted April 6, 2015 When the President said, "You didn't build that!" I took offense since I had started several businesses. But when it comes to the USS Constitution I just finish......It's a correct statement....maybe my fingers and eyes put it together, but all of you who came to my rescue time and time again built it along with me. The advise started when laying the keel when many of you told me to keep it dead straight and the bulkheads square....and the planking....endless help from bending tips to shaping and placing the planks....Then the decks....tree nail advise.. just like gun rigging...terrific suggestions...Basic miniature woodworking...you all to taught me how to get the right tools so I could make straight and square cuts....You suggested the correct glue after I screwed up using the wrong stuff for months....your help with the standing rigging allowed me to get it mostly right.....the running rigging....I was totally lost in space and you all bailed me out during the whole process.....and finally....because I knew you all were looking....I tried never to cut corners or do sloppy work for I didn't like getting criticism. I can't tell you how many times I went back and did something over because you spotted an error or sloppy work......The best advise I got was one of you told me, "treat each piece you have to place as if it were its own model." So.... "You did so build it with me!" Thank you. GuntherMT, popeye2sea, Dimitris71 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...
Mahuna Posted April 6, 2015 Share #1729 Posted April 6, 2015 Hi Rich I hope you get the A/C in before we meet at your place again. I like the center workstation. Frank HIPEXEC, GLakie and GuntherMT 3 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...
texxn5 Posted April 6, 2015 Share #1730 Posted April 6, 2015 Congrats Rich on finishing the Conny - nice job. I like your workshop. I've had a couple of those Hobart Workbenches and they work great for ship building. I currently use a 16" x 20" wood TV tray and 1/4 of a 54" dinette for my workbenches. What's next on the list??? 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...
HIPEXEC Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share #1731 Posted April 6, 2015 I need more power tools. However, I have a bunch of projects my Admiral wants done before I even think of another ship. 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...
texxn5 Posted April 6, 2015 Share #1732 Posted April 6, 2015 Rich, PM me when you figure out which power tools (Proxxon) you want and I'll see if I can make you any special deals - whenever you get ready. Thanks, John 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...
HIPEXEC Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share #1733 Posted April 7, 2015 Rich, PM me when you figure out which power tools (Proxxon) you want and I'll see if I can make you any special deals - whenever you get ready. Thanks, John Thanks! 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...
src Posted April 7, 2015 Share #1734 Posted April 7, 2015 Rich, beware, once you start down the dark path of power tools, forever will they influence your future!!!! Sam HIPEXEC and GLakie 2 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share #1735 Posted April 8, 2015 Rich, beware, once you start down the dark path of power tools, forever will they influence your future!!!! Sam There were a few times I wished I had some power tools building the Connie. I'm not anywhere near heading down the dark path of scratch building. Maybe in my next life. Kits are hard enough! src, GLakie and augie 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 April 16, 2015 Author Share #1736 Posted April 16, 2015 With no ship being built in my shipyard....I constructed a flight simulator base for my 8 year old grandson. Dimitris71, Aussie048, GLakie 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...
SkerryAmp Posted April 24, 2015 Share #1737 Posted April 24, 2015 Went back through and looked over the evolution of your build and you really did an outstanding job - can't wait to see where you go next =) HIPEXEC and GLakie 2 Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
src Posted April 25, 2015 Share #1738 Posted April 25, 2015 Rich, I agree. Power tools are nice but there is something to be said for quietly making shavings rather than noisily making dust. Sam GLakie and HIPEXEC 2 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLakie Posted April 25, 2015 Share #1739 Posted April 25, 2015 While I agree that working with wood the way the old time artisans did it has it's romantic allure, I think that those of us with arthritic problems, look for easier and faster ways to accomplish jobs, with less and less manual labor, to minimize painful movements. Hence power tool popularity. HIPEXEC, Jack12477, src and 1 other 4 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...
src Posted April 25, 2015 Share #1740 Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) George, I have either arthritis in my left hip or sciatica, the Dr's can't agree. Either way, if the pain I get in my hip/leg is anything like your arthritis I don't blame you one bit for finding faster and easier methods. Besides, whatever gets you the results you are looking for is what really matters. Sam Edited April 25, 2015 by src HIPEXEC, GLakie and WackoWolf 3 Quote Current Build Constructo Enterprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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