USS Constitution 1:70 Scratch
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Thank you. I am not sure if I understand your question right but I can say that I am just making what I see in the images of Constitution on the internet. If you can explain what you mean in another way I try to answer.
Sorry, Mustafa, for not asking a question clearly. Most connections on a deck are made using tabled joints:
You are using half lap joints. I was just wondering if the Constitution was built with half laps?
You are using half lap joints. I was just wondering if the Constitution was built with half laps?
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I understand now. They should definitely be like in the picture you added. I use half lap joints to make the job easier.
Thank you Mustafa. I agree, your approach greatly simplifies the build!
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By the way, a friend from the forum reminded me that I should pull the anchor chains to the gun deck at this stage. I didn't have such a chain on hand because it was a subject that was completely out of my mind. I immediately started looking for a chain and went to the online store where I source such materials from time to time. I was very lucky that I found the chain, which was very similar to the real one and in the appropriate size in the store and ordered it. I think the chain is made with 3D resin printing. Meanwhile, while waiting for the chain to arrive, I prepared guide threads to pull the chain from the havse holes to the gun deck so that I can continue assembling the beams.
a very good looking anchor chain - stud link chain as I learnt today
the anchor chain of the Titanic......
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As always, your build is a treat to see in progress, informative and fascinating in every aspect. Wonderful craftsmanship. 
Lots of details. I really like the time and effort you put into your details. The details really make the model. Great job!
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Thank you Peter.As always, your build is a treat to see in progress, informative and fascinating in every aspect. Wonderful craftsmanship.
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Thank you for your interest, my friend.
A heroic effort thus far with a way to go still. I appreciate your attention to the details!
Very good work
surprising is for me, that the shipwrights made this zick-zack of the carlings - it is somehow unusual .....
surprising is for me, that the shipwrights made this zick-zack of the carlings - it is somehow unusual .....
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Thank you Paul. At this rate, it will take me at least another month to complete the spar deck beams.
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Thank you Uve. I think they did this to strengthen the hull. If there is another reason, maybe someone who knows can contribute.
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I'm OK with the leeway I get from modelmaking. But this is shipbuilding!
You are, indeed, a shipwright at scale.
I have found your build to be fascinating, engaging and a resource on the art of historic shipbuilding.
You are, indeed, a shipwright at scale.
I have found your build to be fascinating, engaging and a resource on the art of historic shipbuilding.
so fantastic, beautiful work... but will you still see all this when the top deck is mounted?
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Thank you Mark. The model in the photos is the USF Essex, which I have built before. As you can see, I made the deck details on that model too, but I partially covered the spar deck. Thus, the details on the lower deck can also be seen. I will follow the same way on the Constitution and partially cover the spar deck.
