DCooper Posted June 25, 2013 Share #151 Posted June 25, 2013 Great news about the tour! You'll come back all reved up and ready to go. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texxn5 Posted June 25, 2013 Share #152 Posted June 25, 2013 Hi Lambsbk, hope you are enjoying Boston. I've been aboard Conny a couple of times, and will be in Boston in the next few months on our RV Trek through New England. I would like to know more about the behind the scenes tours of her when you have time to explain it. I would like to do that. I'm also former Navy, so I've always had some special treatment when aboard her. Are you going to be able to get to Mystic, Connecticut while you are there? It's not real far and that is where the Morgan is moored. Anyway, enjoy your trip. John Quote John Current Current Builds: US Brig Niagara on my website FINISHED BUILD LOGS: New Bedford Whaleboat - page on my Morgan Website: http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com/whaleboat-build-log-by-john-fleming.html C.W. Morgan - Model Shipways 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1785-cw-morgan-by-texxn5-johnf-ms-164-kit/ USS Constitution - Revell 1:96 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1796-uss-constitution-by-texxn5-johnf-revell-196-kit/ website US Brig Niagara Model http://www.niagaramodel.com website Charles W Morgan Model http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com website PROXXON DISCOUNT TOOL STORE http://proxxontoolsdiscount.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share #153 Posted June 26, 2013 Thanks Kim and Dan. John it does not look like I will be getting that far south although that would be nice. I know you are looking forward to that visit given your current build. I'm getting ready now to head to the wharf and for the Connie visit... Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texxn5 Posted June 26, 2013 Share #154 Posted June 26, 2013 Enjoy your tour, I'm envious, I look forward to the same in a month or two. This will be an extended trip, so I'll be able to see both. Have fun and eat some lobsters! John Quote John Current Current Builds: US Brig Niagara on my website FINISHED BUILD LOGS: New Bedford Whaleboat - page on my Morgan Website: http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com/whaleboat-build-log-by-john-fleming.html C.W. Morgan - Model Shipways 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1785-cw-morgan-by-texxn5-johnf-ms-164-kit/ USS Constitution - Revell 1:96 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1796-uss-constitution-by-texxn5-johnf-revell-196-kit/ website US Brig Niagara Model http://www.niagaramodel.com website Charles W Morgan Model http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com website PROXXON DISCOUNT TOOL STORE http://proxxontoolsdiscount.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share #155 Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) I just got back from my tour on the Connie. You guys have to try this - Henry is a GREAT tour guide. The tour was way above my expectations. Thanks Henry for your time, your knowledge, and your friendship. I learned so much. It is going to take me days to digest it all. I'll get some pics up soon. Dave Edited June 27, 2013 by lambsbk Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force9 Posted June 27, 2013 Share #156 Posted June 27, 2013 I think you owe Henry a Cannoli from Mike's as well...! Glad to know you made it aboard and had a great tour! Looking forward to your pictures.. (Oh... and I hope your anniversary went well too!) I doubt you can fit it in, but a visit to the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem will reward you with the incredible Hull model AND the beautiful series of paintings by Corne of the Guerriere battle. I'm sure the town was a bit glum after the Bruins debacle. Make sure to grab a bowl of chowdah while your in town. Evan Quote Current Builds: The White Star Liner TITANIC - Trumpeter 1/200 Old Ironsides - Revisiting the classic Revell 1/96 USS Constitution kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye2sea Posted June 27, 2013 Share #157 Posted June 27, 2013 Me giving a tour last year.... Oh, and no ship that's not crewed by the damned and captained by a man so evil that Hell itself spat him back out could possibly have black sails, therefore couldn't possibly be any other ship than the Black Pearl. Is that what you're telling me? texxn5 1 Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye2sea Posted June 27, 2013 Share #158 Posted June 27, 2013 Giving a tour to some of our privateer friends from Rhode Island Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye2sea Posted June 27, 2013 Share #159 Posted June 27, 2013 John, look me up when you get into town. I'll make sure you get the full tour. Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share #160 Posted June 27, 2013 Henry does some re-enacting and is a marine for those events. Thanks for the pics Henry. Of course he wears 'civies' most of the time. Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share #161 Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Henry pointing out the re-addition of the diagonal riders (originally designed and built into the ship) improving the hog from over a foot back to the original of about an inch. Carronades vs. cannonades. Edited April 14, 2014 by lambsbk Fright 1 Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share #162 Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Like Evan I got to step on some of the 10% of what is left of original timber. The doctors office. A lot smaller than mine. Main mast. Awesome. Edited July 6, 2013 by lambsbk KimatHm, Fright and texxn5 3 Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimatHm Posted June 27, 2013 Share #163 Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Hey There...Henry...(Kim Here !!) Thanks for those pics...!!! What really caught my attention, was that you had said 'Friends from Rhode Island'...Both of my parents were from Rhode Island...(Providence, & Rumford), my friend !!! and it's always great to hear from, or about someone from the New England area, regardless of the relationship or connection method...!!! ( I haven't been back there in 40+ some years, and wanted to go back & visit with my Dad, before he passed away a year ago on New Years Eve-didn't make it into 2012)...but anyways, Thanks Agin, Mate !!! Blessings to Ya !!! Kim. Edited June 27, 2013 by KimatHm Quote Current Builds in Progress: 'Novelty Build'...'DreamShip'...'Wooden Shoe' of 'Wynken, Blinkin, & Nod' - U.S.S. Constitution (Revell) ; America . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texxn5 Posted June 27, 2013 Share #164 Posted June 27, 2013 Hi Henry, thank you for your gracious offer. I accept. It will probably be in September or so when I get there. We have a wedding in Philadelphia to attend in August, then we'll work our way to Boston and on to Maine. I'll give you pleanty of notice. That appears to be an outstanding tour and I really look forward to it. Thanks for the pictures. John Quote John Current Current Builds: US Brig Niagara on my website FINISHED BUILD LOGS: New Bedford Whaleboat - page on my Morgan Website: http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com/whaleboat-build-log-by-john-fleming.html C.W. Morgan - Model Shipways 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1785-cw-morgan-by-texxn5-johnf-ms-164-kit/ USS Constitution - Revell 1:96 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1796-uss-constitution-by-texxn5-johnf-revell-196-kit/ website US Brig Niagara Model http://www.niagaramodel.com website Charles W Morgan Model http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com website PROXXON DISCOUNT TOOL STORE http://proxxontoolsdiscount.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share #165 Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Kim: Sorry to hear about your dad. I hope you get to come 'home' soon. John: You will have a great time. Bring some cannolis (per Evan's advice) from Mikes across the bridge. Edited June 27, 2013 by lambsbk Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimatHm Posted June 28, 2013 Share #166 Posted June 28, 2013 (edited) Thanks Lambsbk !!! I'd love to get back there again soon !! Can't wait to see the Atlantic again...!!! Some pics, & my old build logs, and 'Gallery' of completed Ships are 'To Follow' shortly !!!! I hope we're not 'blogging' down your Build Log with the 'Idle Chat'....( Build Logs always seem to get 'carried awash' this way, with everyone!!!...BUT...Good friendships are born this way...!! Blessings, all, Kim Edited June 28, 2013 by KimatHm Quote Current Builds in Progress: 'Novelty Build'...'DreamShip'...'Wooden Shoe' of 'Wynken, Blinkin, & Nod' - U.S.S. Constitution (Revell) ; America . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share #167 Posted June 30, 2013 Russ - you are right. Ringbolts are used for the gun tackle attachment to the bulwark. I have started to think about the 'how' to do it. Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share #168 Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) Just an update. I started to modify the bulwarks by removing the pathetic nibs supplied for the breeching by Revell. I had a 'great' idea of using a hot knife to cut through them and then Dremel with a small sanding wheel to finish the cut. I was VERY careful with the knife because I knew I could not get it close to the other parts. But careful wasn't good enough and it touched a bit of the spar deck attachment area. ARGHHH...! So now I have to repair that. Thankfully it is not beyond repair. After that frustration on the port side I decided to just use tree snips to trim the nibs...why do the best ideas only come after disaster? They worked so much better and the rest of the build did not have to suffer. Now on to the clean up and repair... Edited July 5, 2013 by lambsbk Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCooper Posted July 5, 2013 Share #169 Posted July 5, 2013 Sorry for your mishap but it's great to see you are back at the workbench. I'm sure that in the end you'll never see the effects of the hot knife. I love those nippers. I have two pairs that I use all the time. Easy to just nip off some strip styrene and then sand to finished size. Hope you are having fun. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimatHm Posted July 6, 2013 Share #170 Posted July 6, 2013 Welcome back...!!! I may be a bit ahead of things here, but I wanted to add a little note...(I was questioned today about methods, and wanted to pass this post along to you !)...about 'Sails' (if you're adding them, or not...)...'Hairdressing the Sails'...Just a suggestion here, if I may..!!?? An old trick that I've used for years that has always worked out very well, and has also stood the test of time, (in a lot of years, now...!!!)...When your going for the appearance of a 'weathered' and 'billowed' sail that would give the look of being at sea with moderate, to heavy winds...and especially if you're doing cloth sails, (regardless of the type of material you're using, such as muslin, or just regular 'sheet' cloth), I have in fact used the 'Fan' Method' (the 'fan' being an adjustable strength hair dryer ) after giving the sails a very slight spray of warm water, from an old spray bottle, that allows a 'mist' spray, and then (here's the 'trick' !!) from behind the sails, as if being 'the wind' itself, give s slight mist spray with a good brand ( I will suggest TRESemme') Hair Spray...!!! ( an all day humidity resistance type) for really good hold when it all dries, in a very short period of time...Hair spray alone, appx. 3 minutes total, and if possible using a 'soft blow' hair dryer, set to LOW HEAT...Hair Spray with WET sails, appx. 15 minutes, with a hair dryer, and up to 35-45 minutes without, allowing for additional 'molding' with fingers (be careful though, it's really sticky !!) or preferably with moderately swift strokes of a medium sized paint brush...but again, remember its really sticky !! The overall final appearance is really satisfying, and the 'trick' will always bring am 'Oh Really ??' look from those you pass it along to...Best of luck...try it on a couple of 'sample sails, for 'kicks and grins' 'til you're satisfied with your 'skills' at 'hairdressing' the sails...!!! Blessings, Kim...!!! Quote Current Builds in Progress: 'Novelty Build'...'DreamShip'...'Wooden Shoe' of 'Wynken, Blinkin, & Nod' - U.S.S. Constitution (Revell) ; America . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimatHm Posted July 6, 2013 Share #171 Posted July 6, 2013 Also, rewinding back to the 'Pictures' on the walls of the Captains quarters...( I'll forward pictures, shortly...) I was able to (thanks to you're work, and methods !!) make 'Micro-Miniature' 'Photo-Pictures' that will actually FIT the FRAMES on the walls in his quarters...!!! I was amazed that it was possible...I was simply attempting to 'experiment' with an attempt...! Again...Welcome back...!!!! Kim lambsbk 1 Quote Current Builds in Progress: 'Novelty Build'...'DreamShip'...'Wooden Shoe' of 'Wynken, Blinkin, & Nod' - U.S.S. Constitution (Revell) ; America . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimatHm Posted July 6, 2013 Share #172 Posted July 6, 2013 And, Last of all... about your 'knife burn' tragedy...If you need any replacement 'Spar' or 'Gun' deck parts, or pieces, I do have 2-3 spares of each (complete) available, if necessary, at no charge of course, if needed...Just let me know, Okay...??!! ( I'm done now...!!! ) Kim Quote Current Builds in Progress: 'Novelty Build'...'DreamShip'...'Wooden Shoe' of 'Wynken, Blinkin, & Nod' - U.S.S. Constitution (Revell) ; America . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share #173 Posted July 6, 2013 Thanks all. Fortunately the spar deck only took a small hit amid ship. I have already cleaned the melted plastic off and now need to put a little plastic putty to work. I think the final reshape will be ok. I'll test fit the spar deck until it is right again. I'll get some pics up this weekend. Kim: thanks for the sail idea. I have not gotten that far ahead in my build thinking yet but I'll reference this page when I do. Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share #174 Posted July 6, 2013 A couple of pics below. I am experimenting with the bulwark ringbolts. Those of you who have thickened the bulwark will have no problem with this...but drilling out the inner bulwark without the thickened effect is tricky. Not much room for error and I am sure I will some external repair to do after the drilling and placement of the bolts. The Spar Deck damage. After the nibs were removed I really liked the clean look of the bulwark. Up close it may not look so great but overall I like it. I made a jig to align the cannons, scrape down to plastic on the Gun Deck for gluing the carriages, and for ring bolt positioning. Fright 1 Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share #175 Posted July 6, 2013 The prototype breeching gun is complete. I think I will modify the seizing on the remaining guns. Although it is tied correctly I don't like the look. I think I will simplify the next one and double seize the line (it will be more correct by doubling). 4whelr and Fright 2 Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted July 6, 2013 Share #176 Posted July 6, 2013 The breeching looks very good. One suggestion would be to make sure to clip the excess line on the seizing at the ship's side. You do not want any excess rope hanging off there. Other than that it is fine. Good work. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimatHm Posted July 6, 2013 Share #177 Posted July 6, 2013 I Concur...Good Save...!!!! Kim Quote Current Builds in Progress: 'Novelty Build'...'DreamShip'...'Wooden Shoe' of 'Wynken, Blinkin, & Nod' - U.S.S. Constitution (Revell) ; America . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share #178 Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) Russ: I assume you mean the small nibs of thread closest to the ring bolt pointing toward the gun. I agree. I don't like how it turned out. The rest of the guns are going to have a simpler seizing knot - for looks. Since it has to carry no weight I see no reason to secure it with an 'ugly' properly tied knot. Thanks. BTW, I am enjoying watching your schooner come along. She looks great. Edited July 7, 2013 by lambsbk Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share #179 Posted July 7, 2013 Kim: the save is still ongoing. I have glued styrene strips on the underside of the spar deck and I believe I will be able to use plastic putty to repair the damage. I don't think it will be very noticeable when complete. Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texxn5 Posted July 7, 2013 Share #180 Posted July 7, 2013 lambsbk, looking good. Good save on the repair. John Quote John Current Current Builds: US Brig Niagara on my website FINISHED BUILD LOGS: New Bedford Whaleboat - page on my Morgan Website: http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com/whaleboat-build-log-by-john-fleming.html C.W. Morgan - Model Shipways 1:64 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1785-cw-morgan-by-texxn5-johnf-ms-164-kit/ USS Constitution - Revell 1:96 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1796-uss-constitution-by-texxn5-johnf-revell-196-kit/ website US Brig Niagara Model http://www.niagaramodel.com website Charles W Morgan Model http://www.charleswmorganmodel.com website PROXXON DISCOUNT TOOL STORE http://proxxontoolsdiscount.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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