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This build log will detail the construction of the Model Shipways kit USF Confederacy (scale 1:64) designed by Chuck Passaro.

 

The brief history of this 36 gun American Continental Navy Frigate is presented in some detail in the full-color, 170 page instruction manual and is available at Model Expo online. 

 

The model will be constructed in the 'Admiralty' configuration (without full rigging) and shall have an overall length of 35".

 

Although actual construction will not begin until about 9/1/2013, I have opened the kit and will provide here my overall impression of the contents and some photos to show 'WHAT'S IN THE BOX'.

 

The inventory of the kit has been completed and all listed items were provided.  No, I did not count the 300 eyebolts.  The well-drawn plans comprise 5 sheets.  As model ship manufacturers have not embraced the concept of rolled plans, they come folded and required a bit of steam ironing to be rendered suitably flat for my taste.  As mentioned, the color manual is up to Chuck's usual standard and shall become my bible for the immediate future:

 

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The kit contains 23 laser cut sheets varying in thicknesses from 1/32 to 1/4" :

 

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The strip wood and dowels were supplied bundled so sorting was effortless.  The quality of the wood is not bad.  I am considering replacing some of the basswood strips but need some time to figure that out:

 

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An extensive amount of photoetched parts are supplied:

 

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Blocks, deadeyes, cleats, stanchions and parts including anchors:

 

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Figurehead, cannon and some stern decorations --- all brittania metal.  Although some previous logs have felt these fittings were substandard, my opinion is that they can actually be used successfully.  However, as Chuck offers some after market upgrades through his Syren Model Ship Company, I opted for upgrades of the figurehead and cannon:

 

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I shall provide a side-by-side comparison of the kit supplied vs. custom parts when the new ones are received.

 

It is now time to do some reading and perusing of the plans to get my head around this new lady.  I am hoping to improve on the skills developed during my recently completed Syren project.  As usual, I'll be keeping a log of time spent for those who might be interested.  All I can promise is to try my best and produce something worthy to stand with the other fine Confederacy kits already (or soon to be) underway.

 

Everyone is invited to join in and comments and critique are welcome.    WELCOME ABOARD TO ALL!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Posted

This should be a good one! An impressive looking kit! I know it might be early to ask, but what are you thinking regarding wood substitutions? 

hamilton

current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch)
 
previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); 
MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit)HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS GreyhoundFair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851)Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch)
 
under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy

Posted

Mind if I join you Andy, it's possible we may get popcorn thrown at us by you know who, a price worth paying. :D

 

mobbsie 

mobbsie
All mistakes are deliberate ( me )


Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle

 

Completed Builds :-   Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ),  Granado Cross Section 1/48

Harwich Bawley, Restoration,  Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration,  Will Everard 1/67 Billings 

HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft KitHM Brig Badger,  HM Bomb Vessel Granado,
Thames Steam Launch Louise,  Thames Barge Edme,  Viking Dragon Boat


Next Build :-  

Posted

Hello Augie,

 

Not the first seat, but still in the first row. Looking forward to this.

Including today, 9 days and counting.

 

On behalf of myself and Sjors .....

Good luck with your Confed, but most of all, HAVE FUN and ENJOY.

 

Anja & Sjors

Those we loved but lost are no longer where they were, but are always where we are.


In the gallery: Albatros 1840 - Constructo

Posted

Mind if I join you Andy, it's possible we may get popcorn thrown at us by you know who, a price worth paying. :D

 

mobbsie 

 

 

**Hands Mobbsie a set of safety glasses and a dust mask**

 

I'm more worried about sawdust.... :P

Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati


Current Build:

USF Confederacy

 

 

Posted (edited)

Found it!!!! Still a few front row seats remaining... please pass the popcorn

Edited by lb0190

Regards,

Larry

----------------------------------------------------

Current Build

US Brig Niagara

Completed Builds

George W Washburn - 1890 Tugboat

Future Builds

18th Century Longboat by MS

HM Cutter Cheerful

Wappen Von Hamburg by Corel

 

If your not making mistakes, your not challenging yourself – my life has been full of challenges :)

Posted

Glad I found your start......it's getting to take longer and longer to catch up when you have to sit in the cheap seats.........

 

Jim

Completed      Robert E Lee, Misisssippi riverboat               

 

Completed,  HMS Victory Bow Section

 

Completed,  Wells Fargo Stagecoach...Picasa album.... 

 

Completed,  Lackawanna tugboat converted to private yacht...

 

Completed:  Sopwith Camel, 1:16 Scale, Model Airways...at another location...

 

Completed:  1961 Ferrari F-1 Sharknose

 

Completed: (sorta)  OcCre BR-18 Locomotive

 

Completed: 1/35 Pz.KPfw.III

 

Completed: Allerton Steam Pumper circa 1869

Posted

Hi Augie,

 

I sneak at the computer for a moment…. :D

I will follow you also on this one and wish you all the pleasure and fun.

Enjoy and I will enjoy !

 

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Posted

The model will be constructed in the 'Admiralty' configuration (without full rigging)

 

Have you thought how impressive she'd look fully rigged? :)  :)

 

John

Posted

Aha! Made it just in time for the front row. Pass the popcorn please Sjors - and no flash photography allowed here!

 

Looking forward to the ride Augie. :D

Posted

Ah....got my reservation from Modelship-Tickets-R-Us....post-76-0-68438300-1377380946.gif   Looks like I made it with time to spare.  post-76-0-71461400-1377381030.gif

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)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Posted

Thats one impressive ship Augie, its a very fine model your about to start.

Will be watching this one :)

 

Børge

Current build(restore, bashing)
BB582 "Dragen" Scale 1:12


On hold: BB534 Bolougne Etaples Scale 1:20

Not started: Model Shipways MS2040 USS Constitution 1:76

 

:piratebo5: 
 

Posted

HAMILTON -  Will be giving some thought to replacing some of the basswood for perhaps decking and hull planking.  I'd like to work in some Swiss Pear.

 

John - Yes, she would be impressive fully rigged.  In fact, I'm almost sure that's how Andy is planning to do his once he finishes Peggy.  But I just don't have the space around here. 

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

Posted

 

 

John - Yes, she would be impressive fully rigged.  In fact, I'm almost sure that's how Andy is planning to do his once he finishes Peggy.   

 

You got that right..... B)

 

How I'm going to manage to pull it off is another matter altogether.... :P

Quando Omni Flunkus, Moritati


Current Build:

USF Confederacy

 

 

Posted

Here you go again Augie,  :P  this looks like a really nice build coming up , the kit looks well stocked, and I agree with you on maybe replacing the basswood decking and planking, it'll be well worth it. So, meanwhile, have fun getting acquainted with the plans and such.....

Enjoy !!

Frank

completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat     HMAT SUPPLY

                        

                         USRC "ALERT"

 

in progress: Red Dragon  (Chinese junk)

                      

Posted

Hi Augie, I don't mind where I sit, as long as I have a good view.  Look forward to following the build.

Best wishes

Jimbob (Richard)

A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.

 

Posted

Well, gosh!  This place sure got crowded in a hurry!!!!   I guess I'll pull up a seat here in the balcony between the moose and the gnomes. 

 

On with the show!!!

 

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Wayne

Neither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.
Epictetus

Posted

Fear not for room, Wayne.  We're doing a 'workshop in the round' so there's plenty of space.  Just leaving the far corner open for when Sjors recovers and installs his popcorn machine.

 

Wood Update-  Spent a lot of time (and did a lot of head scratching) on possible replacement woods.  Firstoff, I've got to comment that the basswood supplied by MS this time is far superior to what I had with Syren.  I'm happy for that as this is one big gal.  After massaging some numbers and ideas, I have decided to order new wood only for the decks which I think will result in what I'm looking for.  I am not, after all, Bill Gates.  The order went into Jeff at Hobbymill yesterday so we'll see how that works out.

 

Spending today continuing to digest Chuck's 'bible' and plans.  This manual is every bit as good as that for Syren ----- maybe better !!  :)  :)

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

Posted (edited)

Hi Augie,

 

Your Syren is a beaut !  Look forward to following your Confederacy build.  I'm going on 4 years in this November - started scratch building her the same time as Rusty.  Right now I'm working on the cheeks and headrails - I can't imagine tackling these timbers, the volutes or the moldings with anything other than a hardwood since so much carving, scraping and shaping is involved to get them right - Chuck proved it can be done though !  You could always buy some of Jeff's boxwood for these timbers and it will match the basswood planking nicely if need be.

 

Enjoy the build !

Chris

Edited by ChrisLBren

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