USS Constitution by mtbediz - 1:76

[mtbediz]

I started on the mainmast and started adding the shroud lines that I made. I started on the forward starboard side and worked side to side adding a pair at a time.

To ensure equal spacing between the upper and lower deadeyes, I use a jig. I secure the upper deadeyes onto a wooden board with a pair of nails set at the same height, and then I attach the shrouds to the deadeyes. After that, I remove the deadeyes from the jig and complete the remaining three knots outside. Once the knots are finished, I pass the shroud back over the mast and connect the upper and lower deadeyes using the lanyard.

Edited December 3 by mtbediz

[GGibson]

Excellent work, Mustafa!  Nice use of the jig.  What is the distance between upper and lower deadeyes that you were achieving? 

[mtbediz]

7 hours ago, GGibson said:

Excellent work, Mustafa!  Nice use of the jig.  What is the distance between upper and lower deadeyes that you were achieving? 

Thanks, Greg. As you know, I’m working on modeling the Constitution as she appears after the 2015 restoration, so I'm not sticking to any specific plan. Online images of the Constitution show the upper deadeyes slightly above the main rail. That's what I'm trying to achieve.

[mtbediz]

I’m continuing to rig the shrouds. Since I have to make lots of knots, I can only complete one pair of shroud connections per day on each side.

Edited December 12 by mtbediz

[hdrinker]

The work you are doing is truly inspiring, Mustafa. I have always wanted to do a model of this iconic vessel, having visited her many times over my lifetime. You have inspired me to now think seriously about it. Where would I find original framing plans and deck layouts?

Henry

[Geoff Matson]

Looking great as usual my friend. Great job

[mtbediz]

1 hour ago, hdrinker said:

The work you are doing is truly inspiring, Mustafa. I have always wanted to do a model of this iconic vessel, having visited her many times over my lifetime. You have inspired me to now think seriously about it. Where would I find original framing plans and deck layouts?

Henry

Thank you, Henry. I used Model Shipways' kit plans to build the frames and false keel, and online images of the actual ship for other details. I also used publicly available plans from the USS Constitution Museum website.

 

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

Edited December 5 by mtbediz

[mtbediz]

9 minutes ago, Geoff Matson said:

Looking great as usual my friend. Great job

Thank you so much Geoff.

[woodartist]

3 hours ago, hdrinker said:

The work you are doing is truly inspiring, Mustafa

I agree, I enjoyed seeing what you were able to do with a milling machine, so i took your advice and got a Proxxon mill and orderd a new Byrnes table saw and planer. 

I also wanted to try and do a scratch build. So I found a partial plan that I liked for a steam tug that was used for moving log barges for the local saw mills in our community. A MSW member who is a skilled CAD user is helping me by providing the drawings for the keel and bulkheads. I am anxious to start on the new model, but have about three weeks work left to finish Winchelsia.

[Der Alte Rentner]

2 hours ago, woodartist said:

I am anxious to start on the new model, but have about three weeks work left to finish Winchelsia.

I used to follow you, but haven't seen anything posted in ages. I took a quick look just now, I couldn't find a build log for Winchelsia, but I'm using the phone.  I'll look again when I'm in front of mother ship desktop. Welcome back..

[woodartist]

I have been working on the boat a lot, but have not posted for awhile, I rarely take my phone with me when I got to the shipyard, I do not want to be interrupted. I will post soon when the boat is finished. Doing last final details now.

[mtbediz]

7 hours ago, woodartist said:

I agree, I enjoyed seeing what you were able to do with a milling machine, so i took your advice and got a Proxxon mill and orderd a new Byrnes table saw and planer. 

I also wanted to try and do a scratch build. So I found a partial plan that I liked for a steam tug that was used for moving log barges for the local saw mills in our community. A MSW member who is a skilled CAD user is helping me by providing the drawings for the keel and bulkheads. I am anxious to start on the new model, but have about three weeks work left to finish Winchelsia.

I hope we can follow the construction stages of your new project here.

[woodartist]

I will do a build log. If you see me getting off track, keep me from jumping off a cliff, 😁

[Der Alte Rentner]

Will do!

[mtbediz]

Is it just me, or is the ship starting to look like it belongs in Boston Harbor?

With the rigging coming together, the overall silhouette is finally emerging. Little by little, she’s beginning to feel less like a pile of parts and more like a proper ship one that wouldn’t look out of place moored in Boston Harbor.

[JSGerson]

Very impressive, as always!!

 

Jon

[Der Alte Rentner]

2 hours ago, JSGerson said:

Very impressive, as always!!

 

Jon

Agreed!

[GGibson]

2 hours ago, mtbediz said:

Is it just me, or is the ship starting to look like it belongs in Boston Harbor?

 

Your ship looks pretty much exactly like what I saw in Boston in September, Mustafa!  Rigging is looking sharp!  Can't wait to see more as your ship gets even taller!  👍🏆

[Ronald-V]

Really nice pictures Mustafa!

[g8rfan]

Mustafa, this ship looks amazing. I can only hope mine is half as good when it there

[mtbediz]

Dear friends, thank you so much for the nice commends and likes.

 

I am fabricating the triple and double blocks for the stays with tackle.

Edited 11 hours ago by mtbediz

[JSGerson]

Beautifully done. I assume that since that channel eyebolt is not attached to anything other than the channel, can pull it off, open it up to accept the block double rings, and insert it back into the opening left in the channel? Or do you have a better alternative elegant plan to attached to that triple block to the channel eyebolt?

 

Jon

[mtbediz]

15 minutes ago, JSGerson said:

Beautifully done. I assume that since that channel eyebolt is not attached to anything other than the channel, can pull it off, open it up to accept the block double rings, and insert it back into the opening left in the channel? Or do you have a better alternative elegant plan to attached to that triple block to the channel eyebolt?

 

Jon

Jon, in the photos of the real ship, the triple block is connected to the eyebolt on the channel via a hook. I'll add a hook to the block as well.

[JSGerson]

Looking at the actual ship, you are right...of course! My eyesight is not what it use to be...and it was bad then too. I've been wearing glasses since I was seven and should have been wearing them sooner than that. That little detail my fabrication so much easier.

 

Jon