USS Constitution 1:70 Scratch

[ConsNZ]

I decided not to add the auxiliary beams along the gratings on the spar deck. I'll settle for just the main beams. Thus, the details on the gun deck will be more visible.

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Admiring your photography is as exciting as following your scratch build. Cheers.

 

[mtbediz1]

Admiring your photography is as exciting as following your scratch build. Cheers.

Thank you.

 

[mtbediz1]

A quick update

 

[mtbediz1]

Today I would like to show how I made the main beams for those who are wondering how I did it. Since I have difficulty obtaining smooth curved beams by cutting and sanding the wood, I use another method. I cut 3 pieces of same size strips from 1,5x5 mm stock, apply glue between them, clamp them to the mold I prepared before, wait for it to dry, and remove it from the mold. Thus, I obtain standard curved beams.

 

[Thrasher]

Great work on the beams. Again the thought and planning that goes into making all the parts. I think it ism ore a labor of love than a hobby. Great job Mustafa

 

[mtbediz1]

Great work on the beams. Again the thought and planning that goes into making all the parts. I think it ism ore a labor of love than a hobby. Great job Mustafa

İt's definitely true, you can't do this hobby without loving it.

 

[mtbediz1]

Added stancions and hand ropes around the main hatch while it is still accessible.

 

[mtbediz1]

Half of the spar deck beams are completed. I can only complete one beam and its connected knees per day.

 

[Thrasher]

Great pictures below deck!

 

[Peter Gutterman]

Thanks for the great POV below deck pictures.

 

[mtbediz1]

Great pictures below deck!

Thank you so much.

 

[mtbediz1]

Thanks for the great POV below deck pictures.

You are welcome Peter.

 

[mtbediz1]

I have assembled the gun deck bilge pump parts in place for testing. The brass parts will be painted black.

 

[mtbediz1]

The first gun deck bilge pump has been painted and installed in place.

 

[Peter Gutterman]

 

[Thrasher]

Your craftsmanship always amazes me. Great job on the pumps

 

[HMSFly]

as always....TOP!

 

[mtbediz1]

Double pumps were completed.This has been the equipment I have had the most difficulty in manufacturing and assembling so far.

 

[dockattner]

A nice result Mustafa!

 

[Peter Gutterman]

Completely believable when viewed from the distance in photos 6-10, which is about as close as anyone will get. Closer than that is too critical at scale. I would say you have 100% achieved the realism possible for the scale of the model, which is already a wonder to behold!