USS Constitution 1797 by Strand - Model Shipways - 1:76 - Cross-Section

[Strand]

6 hours ago, g8rfan said:

Hello Strand

You keep stressing that you are a newbie to wooden ships, but your modeling skills are exceptional. This is a terrific build and I love the detais and how you have brought the model to life. Beautiful job. Keep it up

Thank you, your words make me happy and I will continue to strive to improve my skills. I am not yet a real shipbuilder, but I have already started building my first complete ship, the HMS Flirt, which is just the right thing to start with.

[Strand]

So, after a long time, I'm continuing my career as a shipwright.

I started with the shrouds; everything to do with ropes and blocks is completely new to me.

 

I've bought a "few" books on the subject...

And then we were ready to go.

The assistant has already arrived and is waiting patiently for his assignment.

 

By the way, this is my workplace, a box with a lid that can be closed.

 

The first shrouds were installed, the first knots tied, the first ratline knotted – all completely new territory for me. But it's fun.

 

[Strand]

A little bit more rigging

 

 

[Strand]

And finally, a few impressions of life on the USS Constitution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was a wonderful first project that left me wanting more.
So I immediately started my second project, the HMS Flirt from Vanguard Models. This will be my first real ship.

I can already show you a photo of it...

 

 

And hopefully many other projects will follow. One of them must be an "Admiralty style" ship and a POF in 1:48 scale. But before that, I would like to build the Surprise from Vanguard Models. Plans, plans, plans...

Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. It has been a pleasure to be part of a larger community and to receive encouragement from experienced and veteran shipwrights.

Goodbye and see you next time.

 

Albin

 

 

 

 

 

Edited yesterday at 11:09 PM by Strand