JeffT Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share #121 Posted May 27, 2013 On my way over Mark. I hear the instructions for scratch building are way better. Spellapeaka 1 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...
Rustyj Posted May 27, 2013 Share #122 Posted May 27, 2013 Hi Jeff. With your experience and workmanship it will be more like a step than a jump! Quote Rusty "So Long For Now" Current Builds: HMS Winchelsea 1/48 Duchess of Kingston Completed Build Logs: USF Confederacy , US Brig Syren , Triton Cross Section , Bomb Vessel Cross Section, Cutter Cheerful, Queen Anne Barge, Medway Longboat Completed Build Gallery: Brig Syren , 1870 Mississippi Riverboat , 1949 Chris-Craft 19' Runabout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share #123 Posted May 27, 2013 Thanks Rusty. I guess the only way to learn is to do. 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 27, 2013 Share #124 Posted May 27, 2013 On my way over Mark. I hear the instructions for scratch building are way better. Well.. they are what you make them to be. :P But after building this ship, you're ready as this one is a lot of scratching. I did 2 builds that convinced me that scratch was doable. But then, I'm still learning. 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...
JeffT Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share #125 Posted May 27, 2013 I suspect I'll mess up every part at least once, so I'm going too need a large supply of wood. Seriously though, the Conny has been a learning experience, so I know I can do it. I will have to learn some new skills though. 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...
mathewp Posted May 31, 2013 Share #126 Posted May 31, 2013 G'day Jeff. Very nice looking Constitution you've got there. On my first model I left some fittings natural brass, to let them get their own color over time for a natural look. They look quite good now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share #127 Posted May 31, 2013 Thanks Mathew! I think the brass looks good and gives nice contrast. It makes those little details easier to see with the naked eye. 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...
phoscar Posted August 6, 2013 Share #128 Posted August 6, 2013 Bonjour, It is really a great work. Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share #129 Posted August 8, 2013 Thank you Marc! 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...
texxn5 Posted September 24, 2013 Share #130 Posted September 24, 2013 Hi Jeff, impressive work as to be expected. I enjoy reading your log. If you have an opportunity could you email the address of Warner Woods. Does he have a list or price list of what he has to offer also? thanks, texxn5@aol.com 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...
JSGerson Posted September 24, 2013 Share #131 Posted September 24, 2013 If I might interject, Warner Woods West does not have a website. You can reach him at warwoods@infowest.com and he will send you his price list Quote Current Build: Model Shipways USS Frigate Constitution Past Builds: Bob Hunt's kitbash of the Mamoli Rattlesnake Model Shipways Typical Ship’s Boat for the Rattlesnake Mini-Mamoli solid hull British Schooner Evergreen Model Airways Albatros D.Va - 1917, The Red Baron's Forgotten Fighter Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share #132 Posted September 24, 2013 Thanks JS! John - JS is correct. Just send him an email and he will send you the price list and order form. You will have to mail the order to him if I remember correctly. 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...
CaptMorgan Posted December 12, 2013 Share #133 Posted December 12, 2013 I just recently found this forum (MSW) and will be following your build closely. I am currently debating on doing this ship as my next project. Currently building the AL Constellation. (Sorry - not real impressed with the kit but learning a lot).Your work is EXCELLENT and I can only hope to follow your lead. I have a long way to go....Thanks for posting your build.... DaveG 1 Quote Till next time..... 😎 Steve Finished: Artesania Latina Constellation; Model Shipways USF Confederacy: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company Current Build: Syren's Winchelsea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share #134 Posted December 13, 2013 Thanks RoadRunner! I have been a bit neglectful of the model as of late but she will resume eventually. Hit a couple of frustrating areas and decided to put her aside for a little while. I have not been completely idle though. 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...
capnharv2 Posted December 13, 2013 Share #135 Posted December 13, 2013 Jeff, What are you stuck on? I've been stuck on hammock nettings the last week or so, but I'm working my way thru it. Anything I (or we) can do to help, please holler! Thanks, Harvey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share #136 Posted December 13, 2013 Its a little detail really. I'm in the process of rigging the guns and I chose to drill holes in the ends of the 3/32" blocks to install the hook. After destroying a dozen blocks and successfully completing only one, I gave up for now...I'm building up the courage to try again. If there is a easy way to drill that hole, I would like to know what it is. able seaman 1 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...
dragzz Posted December 13, 2013 Share #137 Posted December 13, 2013 its really does look great so far 1 day i want to do that kits is that the one thats 48inch long thats a real big kit keep up the great work Quote this is my dry docks side build hms victory/corel http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/4698-hms-victroy-by-dragzz-corel-scale-198/ side build waiting on parts /king of the mississippi/ al kit http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/3490-king-of-the-mississippi-by-dragzz-al-scale180/?hl=%20king%20%20the%20%20mississipp current build mare nostrum al kit http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/8125-mare-nostrum-by-artesania-latina-scale-135-by-dragzz-small/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnharv2 Posted December 13, 2013 Share #138 Posted December 13, 2013 Jeff, A couple of questions. . . -Do you clamp the block in something before you drill? -What size bit is it, and are you using a pin vise or a Dremel or something else? -Have you marked the drill point on the block with something sharp (so the drill has a good starting point)? -How are the blocks being destroyed when you drill them? -Do I ask too many questions??? My very limited experience with drilling something that small and precise, the object needs to be held so it can't move (I'm thinking some kind of clamp with soft jaws), the drill need some type of pilot hole so it won't wander (that's what I suspect is destroying your blocks), a very concentric drill/bit, and a slow but controlled bit feed rate. I've broken a lot of #78-79-80 bits recently because I haven't been able to get a slow and constant feed rate of the bit. I hope that helps, or that somebody else will chime in with some better advice. But walking away from the problem for a while can really help too. Thanks, Harvey WackoWolf and CaptainSteve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share #139 Posted December 14, 2013 My fingers have been the clamp. The blocks are so small that clamping them is difficult. However, I might be able to find a way. Maybe clamping them in the end of a hemostat might work. The blocks get ruined because I end up chewing up the end of the block trying to drill them. Maybe I'll post a topic and see how others have approached this little task. 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...
sport29652 Posted December 14, 2013 Share #140 Posted December 14, 2013 Jeff- you may want to look at getting some hackle plyers. Fly tying shops sell many different models. I've used mine to hold my blocks and assit with rigging. They average $9 a pair and will come in handy JeffT 1 Quote Eric Current build(s) ; AL San Francisco II http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/862-san-francisco-2-by-eric-al-190-sport29652/ MS Rattlesnake http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/868-rattlesnake-by-eric-model-shipways-164-sport29652/page-2 Sitting on the shelf : MS Constitution, MS Sultana, Wish List : MS Essex, Confederacy, and Syren, and a Victory kit by someone ? "80% of the time it works every time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share #141 Posted December 14, 2013 Jeff- you may want to look at getting some hackle plyers. Fly tying shops sell many different models. I've used mine to hold my blocks and assit with rigging. They average $9 a pair and will come in handy Thanks. I will definitely look into that option. 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...
Don Jane Posted January 3, 2014 Share #142 Posted January 3, 2014 Hi Jeff Fabulous build !! Don Quote Completed - HMS Bounty - Billings - 1x50http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/3567-hms-bounty-by-don-jane-billings-scale-150/#entry100237 Next project - Bluenose - Billings - 1:65 - http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4351-bluenose-by-don-jane-billings-scale-1-65/?hl=%2Bdon+%2Bjane# Also Underway - Gorch Fuch - OcRee - 1:95 -http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4360-gorch-fuch-by-don-jane-occre-scale-1-95/?hl=%2Bdon+%2Bjane# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share #143 Posted January 3, 2014 Thanks Don! 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...
AntonyUK Posted February 20, 2014 Share #144 Posted February 20, 2014 Happy birthday m8 50 today .dont look a day over 25 Regards Antony. CaptainSteve and Bindy 2 Quote Best advice ever given to me."If you don't know ..Just ask. Completed Mayflower Completed Fun build Tail boat Tailboat Completed Build Chinese Junk Chinese Pirate Junk Completed scratch built Korean Turtle ship 1/32 Turtle ship Completed Santa Lucia Sicilian Cargo Boat 1/30 scale Santa Lucia On hold. Bounty Occre 1/45 Completed HMS Victory by DeAgostini modelspace. DeAgostini Victory Cross Section Completed H.M.S. Victory X section by Coral. HMS Victory cross section Completed The Black Pearl fun build Black Queen Completed A large scale Victory cross section 1/36 Victory Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share #145 Posted February 21, 2014 Thanks Antony 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...
HIPEXEC Posted April 20, 2014 Share #146 Posted April 20, 2014 I like the touch of actually installing the pair of "four holers" in the bow. I just found out that's where the men did their business and wondered why my kit didn't call for them. Nice work in accuracy. I knew the Captain's privy was in the gallery. 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...
JSGerson Posted April 20, 2014 Share #147 Posted April 20, 2014 Speaking of the "four holers" or "seats of ease" does anyone have photos of the actual ship's seats? I've googled everything I could think of, but haven't turned up any images. Quote Current Build: Model Shipways USS Frigate Constitution Past Builds: Bob Hunt's kitbash of the Mamoli Rattlesnake Model Shipways Typical Ship’s Boat for the Rattlesnake Mini-Mamoli solid hull British Schooner Evergreen Model Airways Albatros D.Va - 1917, The Red Baron's Forgotten Fighter Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Bob Posted April 20, 2014 Share #148 Posted April 20, 2014 JS, I have a complete set of the 1932 engineering drawings of the last major Connie rebuild. It shows two sets of three "seats of ease". I tried to attached a .jpg scan, but kept getting Error 500, whatever that means. I also have a scan of the Crew's Head from Karl Marquardt's "Anatomy of the Ship, which shows two sets of four seats. I am trying to finish the last of the rigging on a Mantua 1:96 scale Connie and it shows only two seats total. So, I guess you can pick whichever one suits your fancy. Bob 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...
JSGerson Posted April 20, 2014 Share #149 Posted April 20, 2014 I appreciate the scan effort. You might want to let the scanner default to what ever format it wants (usually pdf) and attach the file(s) in an email to me. I'll see if I can convert it to jpg and share it with the rest of the readers. I too have the Karl Marquardt's "Anatomy of the Ship" as well as the plans that came from my Model Shipways (unopened) model. It's always helpful to have actual photos of the real thing as the final judge as to what really exists on the ship. Right now I'm gathering up my resources for the Conny build once I complete my Rattlesnake. Thanks Jon Quote Current Build: Model Shipways USS Frigate Constitution Past Builds: Bob Hunt's kitbash of the Mamoli Rattlesnake Model Shipways Typical Ship’s Boat for the Rattlesnake Mini-Mamoli solid hull British Schooner Evergreen Model Airways Albatros D.Va - 1917, The Red Baron's Forgotten Fighter Member: Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted April 20, 2014 Share #150 Posted April 20, 2014 Bob, If you're using IE 11, roll back to IE 10. For some bizarre reason, IE 11 and the forum software are incompatible at this point. 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...
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