USS Constitution - Model Shipways

[Jack Sparrow]

Oops, I think you overlooked something. I'm not talking about the holes, which you can clearly drill. What about the chocks at the ends? You're going to print it in 3d, I would suggest adding those. What's the point of making the chocks and then gluing them on.

yeah i still have to drill the holes for the shrouds and for the chocks, I was thinking of using the ones I used for the deck. I don't like the chocks that the plans use. Although i suppose i could design it into one piece like you mention. Good idea

 

[WilliamM]

Hull and deck fittings progressing. I have cleats, anchor, lifeboats, rudder, and coat of poly left.

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Great work on a great ship! Kudos! However, the only issue that I have with the plethora of USS Constitution kits is that they all represent the ship in different periods of her long life. The old Revell 1/96 kit represents her following the 1924 refit while the Revell 1/192 kit is in her 1830s configuration. The Bluejacket 1/8 scale (1/96) is close to her 1812 appearance. The available POB kits are all over the place. So, what year does the MS kit represent?

Please understand that I am not being critical. I genuinely want to know . . .

 

[JSGerson]

According to the box, the MS USS Constitution model copyrighted 2010, is based on the 1927-31 restoration and modified by the 1993-97 restoration. Her latest restoration was 2015-2017.

Jon

 

[WojtasS]

well i 3d printed the topmast tops and this is what I came up with. I think it looks like wood. maybe another coat of paint and a little cleanup required but this picture was taken at really close distance so I don't know if I want to even bother. might make things worst...

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I don't quite understand why 3d print simple element that can be much more easily(and faster) cut with scroll saw. In my opinion 3d print should be a last resort only for hardest elements like sculptures or fancy jigs to hold elements .Ofcourse you have last word as a maker, but I wonder why such decision

 

[Jack Sparrow]

I don't quite understand why 3d print simple element that can be much more easily(and faster) cut with scroll saw. In my opinion 3d print should be a last resort only for hardest elements like sculptures or fancy jigs to hold elements .Ofcourse you have last word as a maker, but I wonder why such decision

because i don`t have scroll saw and i like technology. really that is all. i am going to make these things out of wood too. i am just waiting for the wood. then i will compare the two to see which looks better

 

[Jack Sparrow]

because i don`t have scroll saw and i like technology. really that is all. i am going to make these things out of wood too. i am just waiting for the wood. then i will compare the two to see which looks better

i may also use my cnc engraver once i get the wood. Just having some fun here.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

Great work on a great ship! Kudos! However, the only issue that I have with the plethora of USS Constitution kits is that they all represent the ship in different periods of her long life. The old Revell 1/96 kit represents her following the 1924 refit while the Revell 1/192 kit is in her 1830s configuration. The Bluejacket 1/8 scale (1/96) is close to her 1812 appearance. The available POB kits are all over the place. So, what year does the MS kit represent?

Please understand that I am not being critical. I genuinely want to know . . .

I am actually building a frankenship. I plan on rigging it like the 1812 Bluejacket model.

 

[WilliamM]

According to the box, the MS USS Constitution model copyrighted 2010, is based on the 1927-31 restoration and modified by the 1993-97 restoration. Her latest restoration was 2015-2017.

Jon

Jon,

Thank you. That information confirms everything I've heard. USS Constitution is a great ship that deserves to be recognized for each of her refits and appearance changes. You are doing an exceptional job on her.