Here I have posted photos of the hull of the United States, (1/72 scale). One side is perhaps 90% done with a few imperfections needing to be fixed. The other side shows it with a thin coat of wood filler. You can compare the sides to see the difference. The hull below the water line must be as smooth as I can make it. The reason is the copper adhesive backed tape I use for the plating is extremely thin and the plank seems would show otherwise. You would not see the seems through the copper on the real ship. I have included photos of the tape.
Is the model an available kit, or is it scratch built? Either way, I love it!
Bill
Bill
Very good preparation of the hull body
In what ways does she differ from the Constitution, apart from the round house aft and the double layered quarter galleries?
Bill
There were few differences between the Constitution, President and the United States. Spar deck layout, the stern and beak head decoration, and gun deck hatch locations seem to be the main differences. The poop deck on the United States was a brief feature and gone when she fought the Macedonia during the war of 1812.
Thank you! I appreciate your answer.
Bill
Bill