Constitution Cross Section MS20245 Model Expo

[Rob444]

I can see many uses for that tool. I find my dremmel too powerful to sand things like this, even though it has a variable speed.

It is extremely light weight. The one I have is powered by a USB block. You can get assorted grit drums for the sander. They also have models that are cordless for a bit more. I highly recommend this little device. The arbor shaft size is not the same size as the dremel tools, just for your information.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBKQVJHB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Rob

 

[Jack Sparrow]

It is extremely light weight. The one I have is powered by a USB block. You can get assorted grit drums for the sander. They also have models that are cordless for a bit more. I highly recommend this little device. The arbor shaft size is not the same size as the dremel tools, just for your information.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBKQVJHB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Rob

ok, thanks for the information. I`ll look into it. I need something small. For me the dremmel is too big

 

[Rob444]

Using the nail drill and some sandpaper, the stanchions were made round and cleaned up.

 

[Rob444]

The instructions would have you glue the stanchions to the fife rail and then position the 2 end stanchions, that have a 1/32" brass rod inserted into the bottom, into small holes in the deck, at each end. I decided to glue the 2 end stanchions with their brass rods into the holes and put the fife rail with the other stanchions glued onto it into place. This worked well.

The 2 stanchions secured to the deck.



The other 3 stanchions glued to the fife rail.

The fife rail glued into place.

 

[Jack Sparrow]

i should have started with the cross section model. lol. It looks good

 

[Rebus]

Still watching and amazed at the work you are doing with this cross-section. May need to build this one myself.

 

[Rob444]

Thank you both! I am sure it is a much easier build than a full length model. One concern I have it that, looking at the pictures, the mast is so tall compared to the length of the hull section it looks out of proportion. I may do what Tom Culb did and end the mast above the main yard and the fighting station to make it more compact. There is only so much room!

Rob

 

[Jack Sparrow]

Thank you both! I am sure it is a much easier build than a full length model. One concern I have it that, looking at the pictures, the mast is sop tall compared to the length of the hull section it looks out of proportion. I may do what Tom Culb did and end the mast above the main yard and the fighting station to make it more compact. There is only so much room!

Rob

THis is just my opinion, but I think you should complete the mast and all the yards. Up to you, of course.

 

[Rob444]

Next up were the boarding steps. For some mysterious reason, the boarding steps had fallen out of the laser cut board and I could not find them. I constructed duplicates measuring off the plans and using some 1/16" scrap wood. The upper steps are slightly longer than the lower steps. The upper steps sit across the risers and the lower one fit into the risers.

 

[Rob444]

Test fitting the steps revealed a small gap between the riser and the waterway. This has been noted in other build logs.


Instead of putting in a shim, I sanded the part of the riser that fit against the wall, that closed up the gap nicely. I then painted the step green and glued it into place.

 

[Rob444]

Next I installed the gangway step plaet and trail boards. They were all stained with a pecan stain and allowed to dry. The step plate and trail board were glued to the hull.


I was not happy with the thought of just attaching the other trail board with just glue. I thought it would not give good enough support. I drilled a small hole in the trail board and glued a small piece of wire. (Unfortunately this picture is a bit out of focus)



A small hole was drilled into the trail board and it was glued onto the pin and onto the step.


Hopefully this will produce a more solid bond to help prevent damage from my clumsy fingers.