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

[Der Alte Rentner]

I finally finished the starboard side channels and chain plates. Well, almost.. I had to do a little trimming on the channels, which required a little touch up with stain, which in turn requires 24 hours to cure. So, putting a couple of coats of matte poly on them will have to wait a day or so.

 

While I contemplate next steps, (the remaining three items in chapter 12 of the practicum - steps, anchors and rudder), I'll update the build log with a few new photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By the way, the belaying pin replacement count was an even dozen.  I repeat my earlier advice, don't glue in the belaying pins until you're ready to use them. There's almost no way to work on chain plates and channels without taking them out.

 

Edited 16 hours ago by Der Alte Rentner

[GGibson]

2 hours ago, Der Alte Rentner said:

I finally finished the starboard side channels and chain plates. Well, almost.. I had to do a little trimming on the channels...

 

...don't glue in the belaying pins until you're ready to use them. There's almost no way to work on chain plates and channels without taking them out.

 

 

Nice work, Peter.  Your ship looks great!  Quick question, though, to show my ignorance.  How are the belay pins getting in the way of the chain plates and channels?  I'm not visualizing the concern.  Wouldn't the work for each be on either sides of the rail?  I can see, though, having the belay pins in before working on the shrouds so they are easier to secure in their place without the rope lines in the way.  Just a curious question... 

[Der Alte Rentner]

2 hours ago, GGibson said:

 

Nice work, Peter.  Your ship looks great!  Quick question, though, to show my ignorance.  How are the belay pins getting in the way of the chain plates and channels?  I'm not visualizing the concern.  Wouldn't the work for each be on either sides of the rail?  I can see, though, having the belay pins in before working on the shrouds so they are easier to secure in their place without the rope lines in the way.  Just a curious question... 

Picture yourself holding the channels in place while gluing them in, or fitting and gluing on the caps.  The problem is that your fingers tend to curl around the rails while you're working in the vicinity.  As careful as you think you're going to be, when one or more of the pins snap, you realize that, Doh! I forgot again.