|
||||||
|
||||||
10-16-2008, 10:24 AM
|
||||||
|
||||||
Re: MS Constitution 2008 Journal
Thanks for the great information Bruce. I think I would be very disappointed going to Mystic and not being able to see the models or Charles Morgan. I had to think for a while whether I wanted to make the Constitution or the Morgan. Obviously I opted for Constitution. But I do find our whaling heritage very interesting and someday will build a whaling ship. I also remember one of the exhibits was the building of the Amistad. Visitors were allowed to help with some minor construction. Do you know if they ever finished it?
This week I'm still working on bulwarks planking and creating spar deck gunports. So far so good. Its been very interesting reading everybody's thoughts on scratch building. I tend to lean towards James thoughts where I am to lazy (or busy) to create every piece from scratch, but am not opposed to bashing the kit for creative changes or historical accuracy. At this point in my modelling career, I just really enjoy working with my hands on a project with tons of details. The historical accuracy isn't as important to me as craftsmanship.
------------Members' Signature------------
Keep on Sailing,
 Tom
|
||||||
| ||||||
|
11-01-2008, 09:50 AM
|
||||||
|
||||||
|
Re: MS Constitution 2008 Journal
Hi All You Conny Builders...and future Conny Builders. Just checking in. The past two weeks, I've been working on the inside bulwarks planking and installing the gunport openings on the spardeck. I took a bit of a side trip by filling in (with wood and filler) the space between the inside and outside planking above the spar deck. I decided to do this "extra" chore because I wanted more stability above the spar deck, a better base to rest the outer planks, and more wood to file/sand down for consistent thickness around the ship. And I'm sure all of you have experienced that once you start you work it until you can get it as perfect as possible. After this I'm onto the main rail. Enjoy your week and the upcoming fall/winter, which is the best season for us hobbiests.
------------Members' Signature------------
Keep on Sailing,
Tom
|
||||||
| ||||||
| Autolink code by The Geek | ||
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Model Shipways Constitution again | MinnesotaMan | Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here... | 2 | 03-28-2008 11:30 PM |
| Loyalist Landing 2008 Society, Shelburne, Nova Scotia | wirewolf | Captains' Log - Messages from the Administrator | 0 | 03-21-2008 06:54 PM |
| The MSB Journal Issue 12 | Winston_S | Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here... | 1 | 01-29-2008 10:18 AM |
| The MSB Journal Issue 11 Now Available | Winston_S | Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here... | 3 | 01-12-2008 12:07 AM |
| The MSB Journal Issue 10 Now Available | Winston_S | Scuttlebutt - Members', post your messages here... | 1 | 12-04-2007 08:27 PM |
| Support the Forum |
|
Fellow Shipmates', if you like this website, and would like to give something in return, you can make a donation (Please, small donations).
Your donation will be used to pay for hosting service, domain, & maintenance costs. Click here to Donate. Another way you can help to support the Forum is to purchase custom designed gifts from the Forum's Ships' Store, or shop for items in the Forum's Amazon Store. We also have a New Feature - Search the Forum's Amazon Associate without leaving the Forum's Site. Select from the drop down menu, enter your keyword (s) and hit "GO"! Thank you, John (Cap)
|
Linear Mode