USS Constitution by Der Alte Rentner - Model Shipways - 1/76

[JSGerson]

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Since you're past all but the rigging, you're the best person to ask this.  How many of the kit supplied eyebolts did you have left over after construction?  I'm asking because I want to make those hooks used in the carronade tackle out of those eyebolts. 

I know you asked this question to Geoff, but I thought I would throw in my two cents. I've always felt that the eye bolts supplied by Model Shipway were for the most part, too big for the scale of the model. Some years ago I found on eBay, Model Shipway supplied 1/32" brass eyebolts sold in a 1,000 items per bag. A 1/32" eyebolt is about 2.4" scale (1:76.8). I have used just about every one of them. Unfortunately, I could not find that deal again. But I have found from various vendors the 1/32" eyebolts both in brass and copper but sold in smaller units. For me, they are a must have item. I suggest that you have a supply of these as they will be very handy to have.

 

Jon

[GGibson]

Double eyebolts you made look great, Peter!  And always interested in seeing other variations of pin vises.  Will keep in mind.

[Der Alte Rentner]

Well, here I thought that was ready to return my attention to the hull again, but then I realized I had not put a finish on the bulwarks or on the spar deck. Not only that, I realized I had forgotten to insert the single eye bolts. Well I spent the better part of the day finishing up that. Not much by way of photos, but I will post one below.  

 

Oh, by the way. I realize now that I will  have to make those brass hooks after all. There aren't enough eyebolts left in the bag that came with the kit for me to modify. And, as mentioned before it's pointless to order more from model shipways, at least in my experience.

 

Jon, too late for me to worry about scale, but, I'll see what I can find at the sources you recommended - in case I run out later in the build. I nothing else, I'd rather modify an eye bolt into a hook, then fabricate the number of hooks I anticipate needing from wire.  Thanks for the leads.

 

Gregg, I made use of that pin vice again today to increase the diameter of the holes so I could more easily insert the single eyebolts. 

 

Here's that pic..

 

 

P.S. I realized also that I could have saved myself 40 eyebolts, if I'd known earlier I wasn't going to add all the tackle that Hunt did in the practicum.

Edited 22 hours ago by Der Alte Rentner

[Der Alte Rentner]

To elaborate slightly on the previous post, below is the photo from the Hunt practicum - Chapter 11. 8, the Carronades.

 

 

And here is Mustafa's implementation.

 

 

While it would be easier to follow in Mustafa's wake, I think I'll probably eliminate the rope that passes through the ring in the carronade itself and actually make use of the 2nd pair of eyebolts.  We'll see.  I probably won't tackle that until I finished the work on the rails and the hall.

 

Edited 21 hours ago by Der Alte Rentner
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[mtbediz]

If I understand correctly you are planning on not adding breeching ropes. I think it would look better if you added breeching ropes instead of the second tackles.

[Der Alte Rentner]

I did say it would be easier to do this your way.. 😁   

 

I've had some time to think about this and confess that I'm not really enthused about adding the second tackles.  So, when the time comes, I'll either do all three, or follow your lead.  Were I a betting  man, I'd wager on the latter.😉