USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76

[mtbediz]

Recently, has anyone been experiencing difficulties accessing the MSW webpage, or is it just me? The page either doesn't load at all or takes a long time to load.

 

Thanks.

[JSGerson]

It loaded just fine for me

[mtbediz]

19 minutes ago, JSGerson said:

It loaded just fine for me

I don't know the reason, but recently I've been having difficulty accessing the MSW webpage, even though other websites load quickly

[Der Alte Rentner]

Holy cow!  Sorry I inadvertently stirred up a hornet next of controversy bringing up the discrepancy on the carronades.  I finally got access to the Museum's 3D tour and, low and behold, the topgallant rail at the bow is still there.  So the Google link is the go to link to see Conny as she exists today.

 

As far as the carronades are concerned, I'm committed with the brass ones I acquired and I'll continue following Jon's guidance and remain the captain of my own ship.  Due to endodontist and dentist visits ad nauseum, I've been sidelined for a few days.  Hopefully back to work tomorrow.  

 

Nice work as always Mustafa. You are an inspiration to us all..

 

and because this response posted on a new page, I didn't see the posts about MSW website access.  I've had no problem there.  

Edited 7 hours ago by Der Alte Rentner

[mtbediz]

I've started working on the bow details, which are my greatest fear. I see that the most challenging detail for modelers in this model is the white stripes on the rails and other items. I've been pondering for some time about how to make these stripes in the best way. Finally, I decided to try making them out of brass wire. I flattened a brass wire with a diameter of 0.5 mm by hammering it, then shaped it as needed, painted it white, and varnished it. After it dried completely, I carefully glued it onto a test piece. The result looks satisfying. We'll see if I can achieve the same on the model itself."

[Der Alte Rentner]

Brilliant idea!  The brass must be significantly easier to work than wood or styrene. Can't wait to see the finished product!

[GGibson]

1 hour ago, mtbediz said:

I flattened a brass wire with a diameter of 0.5 mm by hammering it, then shaped it as needed, painted it white, and varnished it. After it dried completely, I carefully glued it onto a test piece.

 

Nice solution, Mustafa!  And I've got plenty of 0.51mm brass rod around here (and know where to get more)!  And something that small probably doesn't need much primer, does it?  The paint itself adheres satisfactorily?  The added primer would probably make it too thick and gunky, too.

 

Continued awesome work, sir!

[mtbediz]

3 hours ago, GGibson said:

 

Nice solution, Mustafa!  And I've got plenty of 0.51mm brass rod around here (and know where to get more)!  And something that small probably doesn't need much primer, does it?  The paint itself adheres satisfactorily?  The added primer would probably make it too thick and gunky, too.

 

Continued awesome work, sir!

Thanks, Greg. I forgot to mention this: when painting brass material, I use matte spray varnish as a primer. That is, before painting the brass, I apply a layer of varnish and leave it to dry for at least 24 hours, then I paint it. After the paint dries, I apply another layer of varnish and again leave it to dry for at least 24 hours. When I patiently follow this procedure, I achieve good results.

[mtbediz]

4 hours ago, Der Alte Rentner said:

Brilliant idea!  The brass must be significantly easier to work than wood or styrene. Can't wait to see the finished product!

Thanks Peter. Yes, brass is both easy to work with and more durable for this task.