USS Constellation 1797 Build Log...

mtbediz1 · May 20, 2025

KAYA61 said:
Dear Master. I translated the pdf file you sent into Turkish with the help of artificial intelligence and started reading it immediately... In the 5th article, you mentioned the balsa filler block, what is its equivalent in our country? What exactly should be used? and the source file is excellent... thank you for sending it

First of all, I did not prepare this document. I apologize if I gave that impression. Balsa is used as a filling material here. If you cannot find balsa, you can use basswood. I would even say that it is better to use basswood.

KAYA61 · May 20, 2025

Master, my English is not very good, so I use Google Translate. There may be a translation error, I apologize if I caused a misunderstanding regarding the PDF. I think linden or balsa are types of trees, are they putty?

mtbediz1 · May 20, 2025

KAYA61 said:
Master, my English is not very good, so I use Google Translate. There may be a translation error, I apologize if I caused a misunderstanding regarding the PDF. I think linden or balsa are types of trees, are they putty?

They are both wood, not putty. The wood to be used as filler should be soft and easy to sand and shape. Therefore, soft woods such as basswood or balsa are suitable for filler.

KAYA61 · May 20, 2025

I learn something new every day. I thank you again. I bow down to all my masters.

mtbediz1 · May 20, 2025

On another site I linked below you will find a build log from a modeler who built the same kit. There are some nice photos of how to sand the bulkheads before moving on to hull planking. I recommend you take a look.

USS Constellation by JDDouglass - Artesania Latina - 1:85

Hi Everyone, i’m still very new to this site and am a little confused on how to get started with a build log i’d like to share. This isn’t my first build, i’ve made a few in my time this would be my 5th wooden ship kit. I’m still a novice at building them but the more i do the better they get. Th...

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KAYA61 · May 21, 2025

Thank you dear Master...Great resources for those who want to learn...

KAYA61 · Tuesday at 2:54 AM

I removed the sticks and sanded the false spine again, except for a few minor bends I am generally satisfied. I placed the upper body attachments in their places and created a template for the gun mounts, adjusted their positions and drilled them. This is the final version...