USS Constitution 1:70 Scratch

[dockattner]

Lovely work, Mustafa!

 

[mtbediz1]

Lovely work, Mustafa!

Thank you so much Paul.

 

[Thrasher]

Another great example of craftsmanship at its finest.

 

[mtbediz1]

Another great example of craftsmanship at its finest.

Thank you so much.

 

[ConsNZ]

My work on the bowsprit and jib boom continues. On the bowsprit, I cut notches where the iron bands and the gammoning rope will sit. For the gammoning, I decided to use rope instead of chain. Afterwards, I completed the fabrication and installation of the iron bands, chocks, and fairlead on the bowsprit, and finally painted it white.

I also finished the jib boom. First, I tapered a 5 mm round strip according to the plan’s dimensions. Using my milling machine, I shaped the aft section into an octagon, while the forward section was turned on the lathe as per the plan. At both ends, I applied my usual method to represent the sheaves. Additionally, I milled the underside of the aft octagonal section to match the plan, so that the jib boom can be secured onto the saddle on the bowsprit. Finally, I fabricated the jib boom saddle itself.

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So far your work continues to be mind blowing. Excellent precision and workmanship.