russ #121 Posted June 25, 2013 I am fairly certain this copper tape is what is used in stained glass. That is usually what is sold in hobby stores. That is what Model Expo uses in the Model Shipways kits that I have seen. Russ 2 BRiddoch and augie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRiddoch #122 Posted June 26, 2013 Started working on Gunport lids. A couple of coats of Poly prior to painting. Bob R. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcbriski #123 Posted June 30, 2013 hey bob, if you had to use filler of some sort what do you use? either for planking or since I salvaged my filler blocks I will have to use something. suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRiddoch #124 Posted July 3, 2013 When I use filler I use Elmers Wood Filler. From the same folks who bring us Elmers Glue. It comes in a tube. Bob R. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texxn5 #125 Posted July 16, 2013 For what it's worth, I found a Testor's modeling putty that worked well for me. It molds easy, dries fast and is sandable and shapeable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtosail #126 Posted August 1, 2013 Bob, this is a really nice build of the Constitution. Thank you for reposting it. I will use this build log when I get to starting mine. I do have one question - what adhesive did you use when gluing the styrene strips to the wood? I saw a bottle of Titebond in a couple of pictures. I really like the nice lines you obtained with the styrene. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRiddoch #127 Posted August 14, 2013 Tom, the copper tape has a paper backing that you peel away with a really good adhesive. I did not use any other glue. Bob R. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRiddoch #128 Posted August 14, 2013 Hello all, It has been a while since my last post. Had a few family matters back east that required my attention. I'm home in San Diego now and back to building. While I was in Boston my new Byrnes Disc Sander arrived at home in San Diego. Nothing better that the anticipation of opening the box. Anyway, I am working on the Gunport lids. I am doing 7 at a time to break up the monotony. Small hinges are attached to the upper lids and painted white. False cannons are also added. Bob R. 5 capnharv2, Rustyj, mtaylor and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cookster #129 Posted August 14, 2013 Hi Bob, nice job! Congrats on the sander, I'm close to getting the Byrnes thickness sander. Do you happen to have that? I've read nice things about their stuff... 1 johnwie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSGerson #130 Posted August 14, 2013 I have the Byrnes Thickness Sander and as usual it is up to his high standards. The only items I don't have are his new rope walk and and the disk sander. They're on the expensive side but you get what you pay for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkerryAmp #131 Posted August 14, 2013 Bob, your connie is stunning. I would love to build that one, but I just have no place for it when done (toooo big ) So I will definately be living vicariously through yours and the other connies that come about. The colors on yours are rich and pop quite nice; love looking at it. The coppering? WOW - I did some on a little phantom, you have patience my friend, lots of patience and it payed off nicely!! WELL DONE SIR!! -Adam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtosail #132 Posted August 19, 2013 Bob, that saw and the gunports look great. My question above was about what glue you used to glue the styrene strips to the hull, not the copper plates.Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRiddoch #133 Posted August 20, 2013 Thanks Adam. Tom, sorry for the confusion. I used a medium CA glue. Brand Name Zap-A-Gap to glue the styrene to the wood. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowlearner #134 Posted August 20, 2013 So glad to find this site. After 3 years, 2 months on the HMS Victory, I'm ready to move on to my MS Constitution. I appreciate so much the time you've taken to help out those who are following after. Slowlearner 1 edmay reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRiddoch #135 Posted August 21, 2013 That's what its all about Slowlearner. Bob R. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtosail #136 Posted August 21, 2013 Thanks Bob. I really like the clean look that the white styrene gives to the trim details, so when I get to this model I am really leaning toward using it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRiddoch #137 Posted August 27, 2013 Added the curtains above the gun ports. Started installing the lower gun port lids and upper gun port lids. Final picture is as she stands at the moment. Bob R. 5 CaptMorgan, mtaylor, CaptainSteve and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
augie #138 Posted August 27, 2013 Everything falls in with the sheer line. Very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainSteve #139 Posted August 27, 2013 Class act all the way, MrRiddoch !! I can only hope my Connie looks as good as yours - one day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRiddoch #140 Posted September 8, 2013 Working on Starboard side lower gun ports. I have the curtains and lower lids installed. Currently working on the upper lids for both the port and starboard side. I also started staining my display stand. More pictures to follow. I have a new camera so I am experimenting and learning. Bob R. 4 mtaylor, SkerryAmp, WackoWolf and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texxn5 #141 Posted September 9, 2013 Extremely nice to follow, especially after having been on the real ship a couple of days ago. Looking good Bob, keep it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff Matson #142 Posted September 9, 2013 Way to go Bob. Your are making great progress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRiddoch #143 Posted September 10, 2013 Thanks guys. Time to get busy and moving on this beast. Bob R. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff Matson #144 Posted November 6, 2013 Hey Happy birthday Bob. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRiddoch #145 Posted January 15, 2014 Hello all, Well, now that I have finished my 18th Century Longboat, it's time to dust of Connie and get back to work. The first order of business is a good cleaning, then it's on to the upper gunports. I'll start posting pics again this weekend. Bob R. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhermann #146 Posted January 15, 2014 Good to see you coming back to her after a break, Bob. She is a fine build in progress and it'll be fun to watch where you take her from here. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtosail #147 Posted January 15, 2014 I too am glad to see you back, Bob. I am just getting started building this model, so I will probably have lots of questions as I go along. I hope you don't mind. I would love to have mine come out half as good as yours. 1 BRiddoch reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mercdaddy27 #148 Posted January 16, 2014 Welcome back Bob Looking forward to you starting up again Mercdaddy Current Build: Model Shipways USS Constitution Past builds: Mamoli Fresland, Mantua's San Felipe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelp #149 Posted January 16, 2014 Bob, Looking forward to more pics of your great model. Don Current Build: Model Shipways Mayflower In the Future: Mamoli Flying Cloud 1 BRiddoch reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott larkins #150 Posted January 17, 2014 Very impressive build. Your work is outstanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites