Mundie Posted May 26, 2014 Author #31 Posted May 26, 2014 (edited) Ok, I just finished a degree at UB- and will have much more time to devote to this ship during the summer/ I just completed both filler blocks; I also purchased a Dremel 3000 Kit- this proved to be a wise investment. Edited May 28, 2014 by Mundie CaptainSteve 1 Quote J. Mundie Jr. Current Build- Constitution MS 2040
Mundie Posted June 12, 2014 Author #32 Posted June 12, 2014 Ok- it looks a little rough, but I just have a bit of fine tuning for the Knights head. Any advice before I glue? MarisStella.hr, CaptainSteve, JesseLee and 2 others 5 Quote J. Mundie Jr. Current Build- Constitution MS 2040
HIPEXEC Posted June 12, 2014 #33 Posted June 12, 2014 It looks like you're doing everything right....staying ten steps or more ahead of where you're at. Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
usedtosail Posted June 12, 2014 #34 Posted June 12, 2014 Looks good, Mundie. Quote - Tom - Current Build: Stay Tuned Completed: Vanguard Speedy, Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild
Mundie Posted June 15, 2014 Author #35 Posted June 15, 2014 All the measurements are good and match the drawings! I can't figure out why Hunt wants the 3/8" deck beam in 2 pieces; I did it the way the practicum stated but don't understand why? And I don't know where exactly to but the "stiffener?" CaptainSteve, JesseLee and Aussie048 3 Quote J. Mundie Jr. Current Build- Constitution MS 2040
Mundie Posted June 16, 2014 Author #36 Posted June 16, 2014 Just a note/ I'm a very inexperienced modeler. I found at times it is easier to use metric rather then standard measurements when possible. I was also able to upload Hunt's practicum to my smart phone from the disc, so it's much easier to access and there's no need for a PC. Quote J. Mundie Jr. Current Build- Constitution MS 2040
Mundie Posted June 17, 2014 Author #37 Posted June 17, 2014 Ok, so I finished the stiffeners and supports for the mast supports. The foremost support was a little tricky. I just used a #22 exacto to trim the middle and taper the center. Now onto the waterway! Any advice? CaptainSteve 1 Quote J. Mundie Jr. Current Build- Constitution MS 2040
Landlubber Mike Posted June 17, 2014 #38 Posted June 17, 2014 Nice work Mundie. I also find it much easier to work in metric. Congrats also on your degree! Quote Mike Current Wooden builds: Amati/Victory Pegasus MS Charles W. Morgan Euromodel La Renommèe Plastic builds: Hs129B-2 1/48 SB2U-1 Vindicator 1/48 Five Star Yaeyama 1/700 Pit Road Asashio and Akashi 1/700 diorama Walrus 1/48 and Albatross 1/700 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/32 IJN Notoro 1/700 Akitsu Maru 1/700 Completed builds : Caldercraft Brig Badger Amati Hannah - Ship in Bottle Pit Road Hatsuzakura 1/700 Hasegawa Shimakaze 1:350 F4B-4 and P-6E 1/72 Accurate Miniatures F3F-1/F3F-2 1/48 Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat built as FM-1 1/48 Special Hobby Buffalo 1/48 Eduard Sikorsky JRS-1 1/72 Citroen 2CV 1/24 - Airfix and Tamiya Entex Morgan 3-wheeler 1/16 Terminated build: HMS Lyme (based on Corel Unicorn) On the shelf: Euromodel Friedrich Wilhelm zu Pferde; Caldercraft Victory; too many plastic ship, plane and car kits Future potential scratch builds: HMS Lyme (from NMM plans); Le Gros Ventre (from Ancre monographs), Dutch ship from Ab Hoving book, HMS Sussex from McCardle book, Philadelphia gunboat (Smithsonian plans)
usedtosail Posted June 19, 2014 #39 Posted June 19, 2014 Looking good so far Mundie. For the waterways, I found the sides not too hard to make, but the curved area around the bow was a bit difficult. I cut the waterways for these areas from a larger sheet instead of trying to bend the strips laterally. But, I did not make them narrow enough and had to file and sand them narrower when they were in place, which was a pain. So, check the width before installing to save yourself a headache later. Quote - Tom - Current Build: Stay Tuned Completed: Vanguard Speedy, Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild
Mundie Posted June 26, 2014 Author #40 Posted June 26, 2014 Tom, thanks for the idea. I have found so far that using Hunt's practicum proves to be essential for me, but I deviate here and there if I see a alternate way. Littlebob 1 Quote J. Mundie Jr. Current Build- Constitution MS 2040
Donny Posted June 26, 2014 #41 Posted June 26, 2014 Getting on nicely. Keep it up. Well done. Donny A Quote
Mundie Posted August 2, 2014 Author #42 Posted August 2, 2014 The starboard and port and stern of the waterway and planksheer was pretty straight forward- just a little beveling- but the bow was a bit tricky/ so I took some advice and instead of cutting the waterway in two pieces I purchased some bass wood stock at my local hobby shop and cut the entire piece using a scroll saw. Glad to get back after a busy summer golfing! CaptainSteve 1 Quote J. Mundie Jr. Current Build- Constitution MS 2040
HIPEXEC Posted August 2, 2014 #43 Posted August 2, 2014 It looks like you're moving right along. Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC
usedtosail Posted August 4, 2014 #44 Posted August 4, 2014 Nice job on the waterways. Quote - Tom - Current Build: Stay Tuned Completed: Vanguard Speedy, Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild
dgbot Posted August 4, 2014 #45 Posted August 4, 2014 Well done and a nice way to do it. David B Quote Work in progress USS Maine in cardstock.http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/7446-uss-maine-by-dgbot-hmv-card/#entry220003 Completed Blockade runner Teazer http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6063-blockade-runner-teazer-by-dgbot-card-stock/#entry175967 Completed The Monitor Lehigh http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/6920-the-monitor-lehigh-by-dgbot-card-model/#entry203680 Completed Kingston Class MCVD http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/forum/10-kit-build-logs-in-progress/
Mundie Posted August 4, 2014 Author #46 Posted August 4, 2014 Now, onward to framing the bulwarks. Landlubber Mike, Michael.lehner, CaptainSteve and 2 others 5 Quote J. Mundie Jr. Current Build- Constitution MS 2040
Mundie Posted August 6, 2014 Author #47 Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) Ok, planked the bulwarks- the practicum states this needs to be "polyurethaned" any info on this would be helpful! Thanks Edited August 6, 2014 by Mundie Ol' Pine Tar, WackoWolf, dgbot and 3 others 6 Quote J. Mundie Jr. Current Build- Constitution MS 2040
usedtosail Posted August 7, 2014 #48 Posted August 7, 2014 Nice looking bulwarks Mundie. This method has you cutting the gun ports into the bulwarks at some point, probably after the outer planking is done? Would you then add filler pieces in the gaps between the inner and outer planking along the edges of the gun ports? As far as the poly, some folks here wipe everything down with a coat of wipe on poly, even if they are going to paint those areas. My guess is it helps fill in the surface making it smoother, but I just prime and paint and only use poly on the parts I leave natural or stained. Either way you should be fine. Quote - Tom - Current Build: Stay Tuned Completed: Vanguard Speedy, Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild
Mundie Posted August 9, 2014 Author #49 Posted August 9, 2014 Thanks Tom- this is my first build and I usually only have a general idea one chapter at a time on what is happening next. I usually am a little lost until I see a visual and then things go pretty smooth. I'm not seeking perfection on this build just a "good enough" build. Quote J. Mundie Jr. Current Build- Constitution MS 2040
usedtosail Posted August 11, 2014 #50 Posted August 11, 2014 You are doing a great job. I am curious to see the differences between the way the practicum has you build and the MS instructions. Either way this will turn out to be a very nice model. CaptainSteve 1 Quote - Tom - Current Build: Stay Tuned Completed: Vanguard Speedy, Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild
Mundie Posted August 16, 2014 Author #51 Posted August 16, 2014 I started the gunports/ I accidentally used 2/32 rather then 3/32 the bottom edge/ I'm just gonna leave it and make any adjustments needed. Ol' Pine Tar 1 Quote J. Mundie Jr. Current Build- Constitution MS 2040
Mundie Posted August 30, 2014 Author #52 Posted August 30, 2014 Ok, attached the cat aheads and began planking the gunports. JesseLee, trippwj, CaptainSteve and 2 others 5 Quote J. Mundie Jr. Current Build- Constitution MS 2040
trippwj Posted August 30, 2014 #53 Posted August 30, 2014 Coming along nicely - very clean work. Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus
Mundie Posted September 3, 2014 Author #54 Posted September 3, 2014 Can anyone tell me if the lettered order on the prints of a ship is the order in which your supposed to build it? I'm using Hunt's practicum but am curious. Quote J. Mundie Jr. Current Build- Constitution MS 2040
Mundie Posted September 6, 2014 Author #55 Posted September 6, 2014 Finished planking upper gun ports- started lower gunports. Ol' Pine Tar, JesseLee and CaptainSteve 3 Quote J. Mundie Jr. Current Build- Constitution MS 2040
CaptainSteve Posted September 6, 2014 #56 Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) Can anyone tell me if the lettered order on the prints of a ship is the order in which your supposed to build it? I'm using Hunt's practicum but am curious. Mundie, I'm confused. Please explain what exactly you mean by "lettered order". The only alphabetical order on my kit is the markings on the bulk-heads. As you are past this stage, I do not think it is this to which you are referring. The plan sheets are ordered numerically (at least, in my kit.) With early kits (not Model Shipways) which I have done in the past, I would complete as much from Sheet 1 (typically keel and hull framing) as I could, before moving onto Sheet 2 (likely to be planking details). Sheet 3 would detail deck work etc, Sheet 4 would probably detail masts and spars, and Sheet 5 (and 6) would cover rigging. If this is what you are referring to, then I would say that, largely, you should work in order ... but it's not a hard 'n' fast rule. Just be sure you haven't missed anything before you have moved too much further on. For example, when working on deck work, it would be a good idea to thoroughly check the rigging sheets to make sure that you have fitted all the various cleats, blocks and tackles etc that you will soon be needing before you actually make a start on your rigging. Edited September 6, 2014 by CaptainSteve maggsl_01 1 Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve
Mundie Posted September 8, 2014 Author #57 Posted September 8, 2014 Steve, Thanks for the reply. The prints are numbered/lettered as, 2-A, 2 being page and A being Knightshead. I was just wondering if the letter progression is the manufactuer's suggested order, in which things should be built? Quote J. Mundie Jr. Current Build- Constitution MS 2040
usedtosail Posted September 8, 2014 #58 Posted September 8, 2014 I don't think so Mundie. I think that was just how they were drafted. Quote - Tom - Current Build: Stay Tuned Completed: Vanguard Speedy, Vanguard Duchess of Kingston, Stove Project, Ships Wheel Project, NRG Capstan Project, Billings Half Moon, Dumas Chris Craft 1938 27' Triple Cockpit Barrel Back, Panart Santa Lucia , Model Shipways Constitution , MS Bounty Launch , HMS Beagle Member: Nautical Research Guild
CaptainSteve Posted September 10, 2014 #59 Posted September 10, 2014 (edited) Mundie, as I am NOT a trained draftsperson, I may be wrong here. So, apologies if the following is incorrect. Someone more qualified may care to wade in here and set me straight !! From what I can tell, the numbered/lettered sections you are referring to would be separate detail steps that will need to be built and then included on your model. As Tom says, the ordering method is just how they are drafted on your plans. What IS important is that none of the steps are missed before you move on. Also, at various stages on your plans, it will read "See Detail 2-x". This is a reference to where those corresponding stages will fit into the overall build. Hmmm ... I've just pulled the plans from my own kit-box for a look-over. On the 1998 plans (in the kit I bought Jan 2013), Detail 2-A covers making the Bow Filler Block, not the Knightshead. Most curious ... Edited September 10, 2014 by CaptainSteve Quote CaptainSteve Current Build: HM Granado Bomb Vessel (Caldercraft) My BathTub: Queen Anne Barge (Syren Ship Models) Log: Queen Anne Barge (an build log) Bounty Launch (Model Shipways) Log: Bounty Launch by CaptainSteve Apostol Felipe (OcCre) HMS Victory (Constructo) Check It Out: The Kit-Basher's Guide to The Galaxy Website: The Life & Boats of CaptainSteve
Mundie Posted September 11, 2014 Author #60 Posted September 11, 2014 Steve, I just looked and we have the same exact kit; I may have looked at the wrong section. Can you recomment a good paint brand for the kit? Quote J. Mundie Jr. Current Build- Constitution MS 2040
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