USS Constitution 1:70 Scratch

[AllanKP69]

but also served as support for hinges and ropes to pull the port up and open

Hi Kurt, Can you post a photo or contemporary drawing showing this? It makes sense, but I cannot find this on any contemporary models. Looking at some contemporary models it seems the hinges are always under the rigols and the ropes are above them, neither in contact where the rigols could lend support. Thanks
Allan

 

[mtbediz1]

All upper lids have been completed, I am continuing the construction of the lower lids.

 

[mtbediz1]

All gun port lids are complete. The next stage is to make the chain plates.

 

[dockattner]

Great outcome, Mustafa!

 

[Jack Sparrow]

All gun port lids are complete. The next stage is to make the chain plates.

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looks awesome! Congratulations

 

[mtbediz1]

Thank you Paul, thank you Jack. Your nice comments keep my motivation alive.

 

[Peter Gutterman]

Sometimes the projects can feel endless. Don't be deterred. Yours is exceptional and I look forward to each installment!

 

[mtbediz1]

Based on the US Navy plans, I calculated the widths of the fore, main, and mizzen channels scaled to my model, because the widths of these channels are not specified in the MS kit plans.

These plans showed that all three channels have different widths. Accordingly, the fore channel is 16 mm wide, which is significantly wider than the main and mizzen channels. I don’t know the reason for this, but that’s how it is. I calculated the main channel to be 12 mm and the mizzen channel to be 11.2 mm. These measurements do not include the strip that will cover the chain plate slots. I cut the channels from 2.1 mm thick basswood sheet and temporarily attached them in place with pins. After marking the positions of the slots where the chain plates will be attached on the channels, I will remove the channels because I will be cutting those slots.

 

[RussF]

These plans showed that all three channels have different widths. Accordingly, the fore channel is 16 mm wide, which is significantly wider than the main and mizzen channels. I don’t know the reason for this, but that’s how it is.

Just guessing, but do you think the extra width in the forward channel is to allow clearance for the flare in the forward bulwarks?

 

[mtbediz1]

Just guessing, but do you think the extra width in the forward channel is to allow clearance for the flare in the forward bulwarks?

I am building the ship as it looks after its 2015 restoration.

Over time, restorations were made on this ship. In particular, the topgallant rails on the bulwarks were removed. I do not know if the fore channel is still wider than the others in the ship's current state. The plans I looked at for the channels are the ones used in the 1927-1931 restoration. As you said, the fact that the fore channel is wider than the others may be related to the height of the bulwark.

 

[shota70]

Dear Mustapha
the ship looks outstanding, the gun port came wonderful

 

[Jack Jäger]

Mustafa your Constitution is really starting to look the part and much to be admired. Are you intending to fully rig her? A task I know that you are fully capable of and one I will look forward to see.

All the best JJ..

 

[mtbediz1]

Mustafa your Constitution is really starting to look the part and much to be admired. Are you intending to fully rig her? A task I know that you are fully capable of and one I will look forward to see.

All the best JJ..

Thank you Jack. I am continuing as if I will do the full rigging but I haven't made my final decision yet. I have been building this model for two years and I don't know if I can have the patience to continue for another two years

 

[mtbediz1]

Dear Mustapha
the ship looks outstanding, the gun port came wonderful

Thank you dear Shota.

 

[Jack Jäger]

I don't know if I can have the patience to continue for another two years

I know how you feel Mustafa Jack.

 

[GrantTyler]

Based on the US Navy plans, I calculated the widths of the fore, main, and mizzen channels scaled to my model, because the widths of these channels are not specified in the MS kit plans.

These plans showed that all three channels have different widths. Accordingly, the fore channel is 16 mm wide, which is significantly wider than the main and mizzen channels. I don’t know the reason for this, but that’s how it is. I calculated the main channel to be 12 mm and the mizzen channel to be 11.2 mm. These measurements do not include the strip that will cover the chain plate slots. I cut the channels from 2.1 mm thick basswood sheet and temporarily attached them in place with pins. After marking the positions of the slots where the chain plates will be attached on the channels, I will remove the channels because I will be cutting those slots.

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Good morning Mustafa. Beautiful work and very inspiring. Cheers Grant

 

[Peter Gutterman]

Thank you Jack. I am continuing as if I will do the full rigging but I haven't made my final decision yet. I have been building this model for two years and I don't know if I can have the patience to continue for another two years

I too can relate!
She's looking terrific and will be an exceptionally arresting beauty wherever you decide to drop anchor!

 

[mtbediz1]

Good morning Mustafa. Beautiful work and very inspiring. Cheers Grant

Thank you so much Grant.

 

[mtbediz1]

I too can relate!
She's looking terrific and will be an exceptionally arresting beauty wherever you decide to drop anchor!

Thank you Peter. Another problem is having to find space for the finished models at home. This is even more difficult for a fully rigged ship.

 

[Peter Gutterman]

Thank you Peter. Another problem is having to find space for the finished models at home. This is even more difficult for a fully rigged ship.

An all too familiar problem!