BRiddoch Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share #61 Posted March 21, 2013 Thanks all. It took me over a year to get the bow section done...(twice). Glad to be moving on. Bob Quote San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickmil Posted March 21, 2013 Share #62 Posted March 21, 2013 Bob, I'm happy to see the bow section completed again. I guess we're all caught up to current now. I'm looking forward to seeing more progress. Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara Current: I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 "Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday" - John Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRiddoch Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share #63 Posted March 24, 2013 Ok...why was I in such a hurry to start laying copper? THIS IS NOT FUN! Bob R. Quote San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted March 24, 2013 Share #64 Posted March 24, 2013 I didn't find it to be much fun either. It took me 2 months. Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Bob Posted March 24, 2013 Share #65 Posted March 24, 2013 You guys are not helping at all. I have been debating whether to add copper to my Mantua 1:8, but have had trouble finding the proper scale. For the MS2040 the $200 price tag is a little intimidating, so I'm reluctant to use anything that's going to look out of scale. I once talked to one of the model builders on the Queen Mary who said the secret to museum quality is "proportion, proportion, proportion! However, keep the postings coming, I need all the encouragement I can get. Currently, I'm buried in masts & spars. Quote Bob ____________________________________________ Current Build: Mantua "USS Constitution - 1797" Pending: Model Shipways "USS Constitution" Completed: Model Shipways "USF Essex -1799" Model Shipways "New Bedford Whale Boat" Billings "Zwarta Zee" (RC) BlueJacket "Sequin" Tugboat (RC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRiddoch Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share #66 Posted March 24, 2013 So, I marked off the waterline which is 3 1/8" from the baseline. I then applied a piece of tape just above the waterline all the way around. Then the fun began. The one thing thats really slowing me down is the looseness of my ponce wheel. I am now letting it ride along the edge of a piece of boxwood as I rivet the copper. This is the results at the end of day 1. Bob R. JeffT and CaptainSteve 2 Quote San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickmil Posted March 24, 2013 Share #67 Posted March 24, 2013 The copper looks good Bob. I've been looking forward to seeing you tackle this portion of your build. Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara Current: I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 "Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday" - John Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Matson Posted March 24, 2013 Share #68 Posted March 24, 2013 Bob Looks like you are off to a good start. Make sure you have enough of the tape so it will all be the same color. One thing I did was to copper the rudder at the same time I did the hull. That way it will all age the same. Just take your time. Quote Geoff NRG member #2666Current build : USS Constitution Finished builds: Armed Virginia Sloop (in gallery) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRiddoch Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share #69 Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) Thanks guys. Plenty of copper. My only problem is that I leave for Japan on Thursday for 6 weeks. Bob R. Edited March 24, 2013 by BRiddoch Quote San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted March 24, 2013 Share #70 Posted March 24, 2013 Great start on the coppering, Bob. You may not think it's fun right now but, once completed, I will lay money you'll have a smile on your face from ear to ear. Then you'll start worrying how long it will take to age . Keep on pouncin' Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnharv2 Posted March 24, 2013 Share #71 Posted March 24, 2013 Bob, Maybe you can take one of the Ship's boats along to work on while you're there. Harvey CaptainSteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRiddoch Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share #72 Posted March 25, 2013 Thats a great idea Harvey! I just got back from your neck of the woods (Bremerton) on Friday. Bob R. Quote San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRiddoch Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share #73 Posted March 30, 2013 Before I left for Japan I completed about 8 rows of copper on the starboard side. I was on a roll! Gone for 6 weeks but I do get to attend The Rope 38th Exhibition while I am here. Bob R. Gemini1000 1 Quote San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnharv2 Posted March 31, 2013 Share #74 Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) You know Bob, I really like the rebuild of your bow. I like it enough that I may just have to tear into mine again (this would be the 4th time) and clean it up. Thanks for building such a good looking model! Harvey Edited March 31, 2013 by capnharv2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercdaddy27 Posted March 31, 2013 Share #75 Posted March 31, 2013 Great Job Bob. I certainly will follow your process when I get to this "difficult" step. Your making it look easy. Thanks for all the detailed pics and comments, tips. It helps in understaniding the thought process and makes it easier to build a quality model. Safe travels to Japan. Mercdaddy Current Build: Model Shipways USS Constitution Previous Builds: Friesland, San Felipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRiddoch Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share #76 Posted March 31, 2013 Thanks guys. Bob R. Quote San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickmil Posted April 1, 2013 Share #77 Posted April 1, 2013 Bob, your coppering looks first class. It's a shame that you aren't going to be working on her for six weeks though. I hope your trip goes well. Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara Current: I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 "Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday" - John Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRiddoch Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share #78 Posted April 2, 2013 Thanks Patrick. I am already having withdrawls. Bob R. Quote San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tophog Posted April 9, 2013 Share #79 Posted April 9, 2013 Very nice. This will be an interesting build to keep and eye on. Quote Geoffrey Watson (aka Pigdaddy) Current Build - Viking Ship: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14393-viking-ship-by-geoffrey-watson-hobby-line-scale-140-second-wooden-ship-build/#entry446396 Past Builds - The Nina by (Mini) Mamoli: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/gallery/album/295-nina-by-tophog-mini-mamoli/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRiddoch Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share #80 Posted April 12, 2013 Thanks Geoffrey. I am certainly looking forward to getting home and back to the workbench. Bob R. Quote San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1400cs Posted April 19, 2013 Share #81 Posted April 19, 2013 Bob R, Hi I happened onto your build by looking at Matti's new Wasa build and your post to him. I then linked to your build. WOA beautiful. Your attention to detail is spectacular. Your wood working skills are superb. This will prove to be a stunning build. I have a question, if you don't mind. You note that it is a Model Shipways kit. Are you adding much detail from the "out of the box" kit? It appears as though, from your notes, you are. I will enjoy following your build. One day I will travel to the East to see the Constitution. Enjoy Japan. I spent the better part of ten years flying all over Asia (business). Just north of a million miles on Star Alliance. Now retired... PS: Your bow repair is well, awesome. Regards, Michael D CaptainSteve 1 Quote Michael Current build : Sovereign of the Seas 1/78 Sergal Under the table: Golden Hind - C Mamoli Oseberg - Billings 720 - Drakkar - Amati Completed: Santa Maria-Mantua -- Vasa-Corel - Santisima Trinidad cross section OcCre 1/90th Gallery : Santa Maria - Vasa - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRiddoch Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share #82 Posted May 15, 2013 Hello all, Back from my 6 week business trip to Japan. Working on copper plates and will post some pics over the next day or two. Bob R. CaptainSteve and mtaylor 2 Quote San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRiddoch Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share #83 Posted May 23, 2013 All, As promised, here are some pics of my copper plating progress. I have completed the first band on the starboard side. I brought the copper 10 rows up and ran a piece of tape from bow to stern parallel with the waterline. From there I filled in the middle area to bring the cooper even. Bob R. Mercdaddy27, chris watton and Børge 3 Quote San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted May 23, 2013 Share #84 Posted May 23, 2013 Nice start, Bob. That's going to be a lot of copper! Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Matson Posted May 23, 2013 Share #85 Posted May 23, 2013 Glad to see you back to work on your Conny. The coppering looks great. One small hint. Copper the rudder at the same time, that way all the copper will age the same and be the same color. Quote Geoff NRG member #2666Current build : USS Constitution Finished builds: Armed Virginia Sloop (in gallery) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRiddoch Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share #86 Posted May 23, 2013 Thanks Geoff...I'll do that. Bob R. Quote San Diego Ship Modelers' GuildNautical Research Guild USS Constitution Ship Modelers GuildUSS Constitution - Model Shipways - 1:76 scale. 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale Higaki Kaisen - Woody Joe - 1:72 scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted May 23, 2013 Share #87 Posted May 23, 2013 Looks great Bob. Glad to see you're back at it. Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted May 23, 2013 Share #88 Posted May 23, 2013 Welcome back home, Bob. Most excellent on the coppering. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tophog Posted May 24, 2013 Share #89 Posted May 24, 2013 The coppering looks great. Looking forward to more. Quote Geoffrey Watson (aka Pigdaddy) Current Build - Viking Ship: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/14393-viking-ship-by-geoffrey-watson-hobby-line-scale-140-second-wooden-ship-build/#entry446396 Past Builds - The Nina by (Mini) Mamoli: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/gallery/album/295-nina-by-tophog-mini-mamoli/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercdaddy27 Posted May 24, 2013 Share #90 Posted May 24, 2013 Awesome work Bob. Will definely use your "tutorial" as I now start my coppering of my Connie. You are making it look so easy. Mercdaddy Current build: Model Shipways USS Constitiution Previous builds: Mantua's San felipe Mamoli's Friesland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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