USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76

[mtbediz]

On 10/25/2024 at 6:15 AM, Dr PR said:

Mustafa,

 

Isn't it interesting how we get started on seemingly endless processes, like making all those angled spar deck beams, tying endless knots for ratlines or rigging all the lines to cannons, and when it is finished we are so happy when it is finally done!

 

It's like beating your head against the wall, because it is so nice when it stops!

You are so right, Fil. I actually experience that happiness at the end of every working day. Sitting in front of the model for a while and watching what I did makes me so happy every day. That is the best part of this hobby.

Edited October 26 by mtbediz

[mtbediz]

I have started planking the spar deck bulwark and adding the pin racks and other detail. I drilled 0,6 mm diameter holes into the planks to represent the bolts and was happy with the result. 

 

For the bolts, I didn't feel the need to struggle for a more realistic look at this scale.

Edited November 8 by mtbediz

[JSGerson]

It's a nice optical illusion. I used the same method for the bolts on those big wooden cleats on the spar deck.

[Der Alte Rentner]

2 hours ago, mtbediz said:

I started planking the spar deck bulwark and adding the pin racks and other detail. I drilled 0,6 mm diameter holes into the planks to represent the bolts and was happy with the result. 

 

For the bolts, I didn't feel the need to struggle for a more realistic look at this scale.

I was wondering if you were going to bother with those rivets. Frankly I think you've stumbled on a more elegant and nicer looking solution. More detail than I'm prepared to go through, but as usual, you've added the Masters touch.

 

Kudos.

[GGibson]

2 hours ago, mtbediz said:

For the bolts, I didn't feel the need to struggle for a more realistic look at this scale.  

 

1 hour ago, JSGerson said:

It's a nice optical illusion. I used the same method for the bolts on those big wooden cleats on the spar deck. 

 

11 minutes ago, Der Alte Rentner said:

Frankly I think you've stumbled on a more elegant and nicer looking solution... ...as usual, you've added the Masters touch.

 

Another example of how I continue to learn from all three of you!  Can't wait to start on my Constitution after seeing your collective works... 👍🏆

[mtbediz]

Friends, thank you for your nice feedback. I use this method often in deck planking of my models. It's a bit of a lazy job, but it's an effective method. In this case, I drilled all the planks which are going to be laid in the same space by stacking them on top of each other, which ensured regularity.

 

By the way, Jon's bolts are much more realistic. Even if I could find the material he used, I'm not sure if I would have the patience to make it.  

 

Below is an example for the deck. I did this on my Alert model.

Edited November 6 by mtbediz

[Der Alte Rentner]

Oh my,  It's too late for me to even think about poking a million holes in the spar deck.  and as I mentioned earlier, I'm certainly not going to attempt to simulate the rivets on the bulwarks.  

 

Now I really feel like a slacker.  😁     

 

Maybe next time..  

[JSGerson]

Yes, I agree, my method of making the pseudo bolts was tedious, but I feel in some ways easier than other methods I've seen including the Mr. Hunt's in his practicum. Making and applying the "bolts" was just a matter of punching out tiny "rivets heads" out of thin copper plate. The tedious part was applying a couple of thousands of them to the model. My method was to make a bunch "rivets" then apply them with Wipe-on Poly. That gave to time to position them where they needed to go. You get into a rhythm and it gets done. The illusion method works too, but you can't make mistakes, because once the holes are dilled, you hide them, but you can't remove them. Either method takes time.

 

Jon

[mtbediz]

There is not much progress, I just want to share the current overview of the model.

 

 

Edited November 10 by mtbediz

[Javelin]

Very impressive! Both the ship, and primarily, your skills! 

[mtbediz]

4 hours ago, Javelin said:

Very impressive! Both the ship, and primarily, your skills! 

Thank you.

[mgatrost]

Incredible work!!!

[GGibson]

Outstanding, Mustafa!  Your work continues to impress. 

[woodartist]

On 11/10/2024 at 12:40 AM, Javelin said:

Very impressive! Both the ship, and primarily, your skills! 

I totally agree!! Your sharing of your progress and process is invaluable to those of us just learning how to do these models with integrity. Thanks

[Der Alte Rentner]

Somehow, your photos make your model seem so much larger than scale.  Perhaps it's the realism that you've achieved making me think I'm seeing a full sized construction.  I'm in total agreement with those who've chimed in above.  Excellent, beautiful and impressive workmanship.

 

[mtbediz]

On 11/11/2024 at 9:09 PM, Der Alte Rentner said:

Somehow, your photos make your model seem so much larger than scale.  Perhaps it's the realism that you've achieved making me think I'm seeing a full sized construction.  I'm in total agreement with those who've chimed in above.  Excellent, beautiful and impressive workmanship.

 

Thank you so much Peter. As I mentioned before, my model is actually 1:70 scale, so it is slightly larger than yours. The reason is that I could not fully match the scale of the kit plan. But I'm glad it did, it gave me some relief while working.

Edited November 13 by mtbediz

[mtbediz]

On 11/11/2024 at 3:30 AM, GGibson said:

Outstanding, Mustafa!  Your work continues to impress. 

Thank you Greg.

[helmarsowick]

I can't exceed the praise above, but I heartily agree. An inspiration to us all.

Helmar

[mtbediz]

On 11/13/2024 at 4:14 PM, helmarsowick said:

I can't exceed the praise above, but I heartily agree. An inspiration to us all.

Helmar

Thank you. 

[mtbediz]

Friends who follow will remember. The distance between the spar deck aft windows and the gun deck aft windows was not in accordance with the plans (was my mistake). For this reason, when the spar deck construction was completed, these window sills remained under the spar deck. By adding to the sills of these windows, I raised these windows to the spar deck level. That's why the moldings had to be redone as well.

 

 

https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/discover-learn/modeler-resources/

Edited November 26 by mtbediz

[Der Alte Rentner]

Good save!    

[mtbediz]

I started making the catheads. 

Edited November 26 by mtbediz

[Thukydides]

Nice work Mustafa, your are making good progress.

[mtbediz]

3 minutes ago, Thukydides said:

Nice work Mustafa, your are making good progress.

Thank you so much my friend.

[JSGerson]

If you are willing to wait a week, I would tell you the exact US Navy plan for the catheads. I am visiting my sister for the Thanksgiving holiday and am not able to access my computer. I am using hers to communicate.

 

Jon

[Der Alte Rentner]

5 hours ago, mtbediz said:

I started making the catheads. 

Having read Gregg's comment on my build log, and then seeing that you're just making the catheads, I'm asking myself:

Self, where did you put the catheads you made oh so many months ago?  

 

As always, it's a pleasure watching the master at his craft.  

[Der Alte Rentner]

19 minutes ago, JSGerson said:

If you are willing to wait a week,

Hasn't Mustafa's ship already sailed on that Jon?   Happy Thanksgiving at your sister's either way!

[mtbediz]

Jon, Peter; Happy Thanksgiving to both of you!!

[mtbediz]

6 hours ago, JSGerson said:

If you are willing to wait a week, I would tell you the exact US Navy plan for the catheads. I am visiting my sister for the Thanksgiving holiday and am not able to access my computer. I am using hers to communicate.

 

Jon

Thanks Jon. Yes I can wait for the plans. 

[mtbediz]

The appearance is satisfactory.