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USS Constitution 1:70 Scratch

mtbediz1 said:
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. Thumbsup
 
I’m currently working on the open hearts that connect the fore stays to the bowsprit, using photos of the actual ship as reference. At first, I tried making them entirely out of wood, but the side extensions were so thin that they kept breaking during construction. So I abandoned that approach and came up with a hybrid solution, which turned out really well.
This hybrid structure combines brass sheet and wood. Once the open hearts are painted white, the mix of materials is practically invisible—unless you look very closely with a magnifying glass.
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