riverboat Posted May 22, 2014 Share #211 Posted May 22, 2014 Hey Patrick, sorry to hear about your mishap...... hope your healing o.k. so you can get back to some more building . Take care!! Frank Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickmil Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share #212 Posted May 25, 2014 Michael, I think I have the stern under control at this point. It just took some figuring to get the shape right for the configuration I want to model. Frank, the finger has healed nicely so far. With that being said, I've been away for a bit due to some issues with my chest. We're not sure if it's my heart or lungs yet. More tests to be ran... The silver lining here is that I am taking the week off of work for the tests and to keep my blood pressure under control. Work for me is over-the-phone IT support and it's raised my BP to some very bad levels. With the week off of work, I have plenty of shipyard time which helps me relax more than anything else. I finally have some pictures of progress!!!! Since I'm going with the configuration off of drawings from Constitution's alleged original stern, I had to completely discard the lasercut pieces from the kit. This original stern had more of a severe cant than today. To add to that, the eight windows really make it convoluted. I designed and cut my own stern timbers and have got these in place. My next step will be to get some window framing in place to strengthen the stern. Thanks for staying tuned. HIPEXEC, rafine, riverboat and 10 others 13 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...
Sjors Posted May 25, 2014 Share #213 Posted May 25, 2014 Patrick, I hope every thing will be all right with the health issue.... Just keep calm ! You are also take a little D-tour to the dark side I see.... As far I can see it looks good at the stern. But what do I know about it ? Totally nothing but it sounds so good !!!!!!! Just kidding !!!!! Great job so far. Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickmil Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share #214 Posted May 25, 2014 Sjors, thanks for dropping by. I am going to work very hard at taking it easy. I'll get some framing in and get some pictures up soon. Sjors 1 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...
rafine Posted May 25, 2014 Share #215 Posted May 25, 2014 Patrick, all the best to you with regard to your health issues. The stern is shaping up well and looks to be a good start on your ambitious project. Bob Quote Current builds on MSW: HMS Winchelsea 1:48: Medway Longboat 1:24 Prior builds on MSW: Schooner Halifax: Lumberyard 1/48 semi-scratch; Cutter Cheerful 1:48; Granado: Caldercraft 1:64; Frigate Essex: Kitbashed Model Shipways kit; Triton Cross Section 1:48; Kingfisher from Lauckstreet kit; Syren: Model shipways kit ;Kitbashed Fair American: Model Shipways;Prince de Neufchatel: Model shipways 1:64 Civil War Picket Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickmil Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share #216 Posted May 25, 2014 Thanks for the kind words Bob. I'm really happy to be making sawdust again. 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...
Blue Pilot Posted May 25, 2014 Share #217 Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) I have been following your log. I hope someday to build the Constitution. If only it didn't take years to build these models Concerning your health issues for what it is worth I went through something similar about a year ago. After stress test, MRI's, tons of test and a lot of money, everything turned out ok. I was under a lot of stress and letting things bother me, work, family, ext.. After a regiment of Prilosec and learning I had to reduce the things that were causing me stress in my life things improved. I stared eating right, exercise, and loosing a little weight and In fact its one of the reasons I started work on my Pride of Baltimore II again, in order to help put my mind on something else. I am sure all will turn out well for you. Best Wishes Edited May 25, 2014 by Blue Pilot Quote Mark Current Builds: 18th Century Merchantman 1/2 Hull Smuggler Pride of Baltimore II Gallery: Yankee Hero Armed Virginia Sloop Future Builds: Rattlesnake, Fair American Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted May 25, 2014 Share #218 Posted May 25, 2014 ship building is a good distraction from day to day stress. You just go into another world. alde 1 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted May 25, 2014 Share #219 Posted May 25, 2014 Nice stern work. Hope the health issues are doing better. Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shihawk Posted May 25, 2014 Share #220 Posted May 25, 2014 doing what you really enjoy always relaxes you , I wish you good haelth . Have Fun Boyd. Quote HMS Victory by Shihawk. Billing 1-75 wood finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobbsie Posted May 25, 2014 Share #221 Posted May 25, 2014 Hi Patrick Sorry to hear of your health issues mate, unfortunately many ailments have a tendency to creep up on us and before you know where you are there is a fistful of problems. You know what it is you have to do and I wish you every success at it, just be careful when you do go back to work. The framing is coming on really nicely and I'm sure will go a long way to reduce your stress levels. Take Care mobbsie Quote mobbsie All mistakes are deliberate ( me ) Current Build:- HMS Schooner Pickle Completed Builds :- Panart 1/16 Armed Launch / Pinnace ( Completed ), Granado Cross Section 1/48 Harwich Bawley, Restoration, Thames Barge Edme, Repair / Restoration, Will Everard 1/67 Billings HMS Agamemnon 1781 - 1/64 Caldercraft Kit, HM Brig Badger, HM Bomb Vessel Granado, Thames Steam Launch Louise, Thames Barge Edme, Viking Dragon Boat Next Build :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussben Posted May 25, 2014 Share #222 Posted May 25, 2014 Nice work on the stern framing Pat, take it easy man and don't sweat the small stuff. Ben Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted May 25, 2014 Share #223 Posted May 25, 2014 Really sorry to hear about the health issues. You're doing the right thing in getting some down time and having them run a full battery of tests. They can do wonders these days. Hell, I'm about 5 years past my expiration date Stern is looking really fine. Check 16 times and make sure that angle is correct +/- 0 degrees! riverboat 1 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...
Guest Tim I. Posted May 26, 2014 Share #224 Posted May 26, 2014 (edited) Michael, I think I have the stern under control at this point. It just took some figuring to get the shape right for the configuration I want to model. Frank, the finger has healed nicely so far. With that being said, I've been away for a bit due to some issues with my chest. We're not sure if it's my heart or lungs yet. More tests to be ran... The silver lining here is that I am taking the week off of work for the tests and to keep my blood pressure under control. Work for me is over-the-phone IT support and it's raised my BP to some very bad levels. With the week off of work, I have plenty of shipyard time which helps me relax more than anything else. I finally have some pictures of progress!!!! Since I'm going with the configuration off of drawings from Constitution's alleged original stern, I had to completely discard the lasercut pieces from the kit. This original stern had more of a severe cant than today. To add to that, the eight windows really make it convoluted. I designed and cut my own stern timbers and have got these in place. My next step will be to get some window framing in place to strengthen the stern. Thanks for staying tuned. Patrick, I hope they figure out your health concern quickly, and that it does not cause you any discomfort. In looking at the illustrations you are using as a basis for the stern. would you be willing to share where you found them? I have this kit on the shelf, and also would like to kitbash it back to either the 1790-1805 fitting, or possibly follow the Hull model. Watching with great interest! Thank you, Tim Edited May 26, 2014 by Tim I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 27, 2014 Share #225 Posted May 27, 2014 sorry to hear of your issues........I wish you well and a speedy resolve. the world around us has changed so much.....it's gotten to the point, that they want everything done yesterday. I used to enjoy working..........today, I can't wait to retire! take care of yourself and get better....I'll be thinking of you good to see some progress.......the framing looks really good! Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebob Posted May 27, 2014 Share #226 Posted May 27, 2014 Good work on your build, hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alde Posted May 27, 2014 Share #227 Posted May 27, 2014 Keep that stress down my friend. Your health and family come before anything else. I have found that between walking, eating right and working on my hobbies when I can is the best medicine. By the way the stern of the Constitution looks great. Al D. Quote The heart is happiest when the head and the hands work together. Al Current Builds: HMS Halifax 1/48 POF Lumberyard Kit Model Shipways Glad Tidings Acoustic Guitar Build FINISHED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usedtosail Posted May 27, 2014 Share #228 Posted May 27, 2014 Nice work on the stern. I can't wait to see how this will look compared to the stock stern in the kit. Stay calm. Modelling is a big help (most of the time). Quote - Tom - Current Build: Vanguard Speedy Completed: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEDDO Posted May 27, 2014 Share #229 Posted May 27, 2014 I love seeing all the different ways the same kit can be interpreted. Quote Michael Shipwrights of Ohio Current Build: ... Completed Builds: Queen Anne Barge - Syren, Pinnace - MS, Halifax 1768 - LSS, Murrelet - Pygmy, Swift 1805 - AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted May 27, 2014 Share #230 Posted May 27, 2014 Just catching up, hope you're feeling better Patrick....... your build is looking real nice!!.... stay calm!! Frank Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_SalD_ Posted May 27, 2014 Share #231 Posted May 27, 2014 Patrick, hope you're feeling better. You need to stay calm, it's only work. I can say that now but thirty years ago I was the same way. You need to take care of yourself, who else is going to help me with my build . Your's by the way is looking terrific. Quote Sal Nautical Research Guild Current USCG Harriet Lane - Model Shipways Complete U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways New York Pilot Boat 'Phantom' 1868 - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim I. Posted June 2, 2014 Share #232 Posted June 2, 2014 Patrick, The illustrations you are using for the stern, would you be willing to share where you found them? Thank you, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickmil Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share #233 Posted June 3, 2014 Everybody, thanks for the well wishes. I have been taking it easy and have had some time off of work to relax. I have gotten some work done on Constitution but I am not ready to post pictures yet. I will be doing the outdoors thing this weekend so it could be a bit longer before I get some posted. Tim, I noticed your new build log. The stern pic is in AOTS and I also received a picture of it and the quarter galleries from Russ. I'll forward it on to you. riverboat 1 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...
augie Posted June 3, 2014 Share #234 Posted June 3, 2014 Good to hear from you, Patrick. Stay on the mend. 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...
Guest Tim I. Posted June 3, 2014 Share #235 Posted June 3, 2014 Everybody, thanks for the well wishes. I have been taking it easy and have had some time off of work to relax. I have gotten some work done on Constitution but I am not ready to post pictures yet. I will be doing the outdoors thing this weekend so it could be a bit longer before I get some posted. Tim, I noticed your new build log. The stern pic is in AOTS and I also received a picture of it and the quarter galleries from Russ. I'll forward it on to you. Thank you. I have the AOTS, but the detail on the illustrations you show put what is in the AOTS into better context. Glad to hear you are feeling better. - Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted June 3, 2014 Share #236 Posted June 3, 2014 good to hear your feeling better.....I'll look forward in seeing your progress. Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texxn5 Posted July 3, 2014 Share #237 Posted July 3, 2014 Hi Pat, just getting caught up and see you've had some health issues....take it easy my friend and our prayers are out to you. also, Glad to hear you're feeling better...watch the stress... 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...
Trussben Posted July 3, 2014 Share #238 Posted July 3, 2014 Glad to hear your back around Patrick. Take it easy! Ben Quote Current builds: HMS Pegasus TFFM. HMS Winchelsea. Completed builds: ECHO cross section.18th C Longboat.QA Barge. Medway Longboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Sails Posted July 4, 2014 Share #239 Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) Patrick just found and finished reading through your build. Hope you don't mind if I also pull up a chair as a late comer. The Constitution has long been a favorite of mine. She was going to be my next build using the Bob Hunt's practicum. Although as I follow your build I'm second guessing that. Hope your health is improving with the time away from work. I've always found that picking up a fishing rod (fly rod in my case) and getting out for some quality stream or lake time does wonders for removing stress. Thanks again for the build log. I anticipate learning a lot to help with my build. Edited July 4, 2014 by Desert Sails augie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim I. Posted September 22, 2014 Share #240 Posted September 22, 2014 Patrick, I hope you are feeling better and things are well. Looking forward to your return to your shipyard and seeing more of your USS Constitution. - Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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