USS Constitution by GGibson - Model Shipways - 1:76.8

[GGibson]

22 hours ago, Der Alte Rentner said:

Then, by all means hold off fairing until the bulkheads are solidly in...

 

11 hours ago, mtbediz said:

I only faired the first bulkhead in the bow before gluing it in place...

 

Thanks for the input, fellas!  Yeah, it seems like that is the proper thing to do.  I may look at "pre-sanding" some of the "end bulkheads", i.e. Bulkheads A, B, Q, R, that will require a deeper sanding than others to eventually fair properly but otherwise will hold off on the detailed fairing until all bulkheads are in and I can test them with a planking strip.  Appreciate the reminder, gentlemen!

 

Last night I did give each of the bulkhead tops a nice, thin coat of Titebond glue to help strengthen them, as I know I am bound to snag one or two of them during this build/install process.  Hopefully. a nice topcoat of this glue will toughen them up to prevent any serious *SNAPS*... 🤷‍♂️😬

 

Before I begin securing the bulkheads to the keel, I am thinking this would be the best time, if I am going to do it, to drill holes in the bottom of the keel in order to insert brass rod and tubes to help hold and provide additional support for the ship on whatever type of pedestal/cradle base that is eventually made for its display.  Although other builders may have done this, I do know that Jon Gerson described his process of doing this very well in his build log.  Thanks, Jon! 🏆

[JSGerson]

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I do know that Jon Gerson described his process of doing this very well in his build log.  Thanks, Jon!

Your welcome Gregg. I am always happy when my successes and/or mistakes helps someone else.

 

Jon