USS Constitution 1:70 Scratch

[KAYA61]

I use PVA (wood glue) diluted with water, which dries clear.

Dear Master, Could you please provide information on how much PVA glue to add to how much water, and what the desired consistency should be?

 

[mtbediz1]

Dear Master, Could you please provide information on how much PVA glue to add to how much water, and what the desired consistency should be?

I dilute it to about 50-50. It's not that important. It just needs to become somewhat fluid.

 

[KAYA61]

I dilute it to about 50-50. It's not that important. It just needs to become somewhat fluid.

Thank you very much Dear Sir.

 

[Jack Jäger]

Mustafa like the whole ship your rigging is superb.

Love your work JJ..

 

[mtbediz1]

After making a few double blocks and some rope, I worked on the main and fore yard lifts. The lifts consist of a double block hooked to an eyebolt on the cap, and a single block attached to the yard. The lines haven’t been belayed to their points on deck yet, I need to make the belaying pins first.

 

[mtbediz1]

I’ve been working on the mizzen mast for a while now. Essentially, it carries the same fittings as the main and fore masts, but with the addition of a spanker mast along with its boom and gaff. So far, I’ve installed the mizzen fighting top, the topmast, and the topmast crosstrees. The upper shrouds and all the ratlines are complete, and just like on the main and fore masts, the upper jeer blocks and sling have been rigged and secured. Once those were finished, I prepared the crossjack yard. I built it in three sections, joined them together, and added the cleats, lower jeer blocks, and other blocks. Once the footropes are completed, the cross jack will be mounted in place.

 

[shota70]

I’ve been working on the mizzen mast for a while now. Essentially, it carries the same fittings as the main and fore masts, but with the addition of a spanker mast along with its boom and gaff. So far, I’ve installed the mizzen fighting top, the topmast, and the topmast crosstrees. The upper shrouds and all the ratlines are complete, and just like on the main and fore masts, the upper jeer blocks and sling have been rigged and secured. Once those were finished, I prepared the crossjack yard. I built it in three sections, joined them together, and added the cleats, lower jeer blocks, and other blocks. Once the footropes are completed, the cross jack will be mounted in place.

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They look magnificent!!!

 

[mtbediz1]

They look magnificent!!!

Thank you so much Shota!

 

[dockattner]

Tidy work, Mustafa. It's a big thing to rig a ship this large...

 

[GrantTyler]

Quality work Mustafa. Fabulous rigging. Cheers Grant