USS Constitution 1797 Cross Section (Model Shipways), by Strand

[Strand]

Welcome aboard! I wouldn't worry about speed. I've been building my Model Shipworld Constitution (full ship) for 8 years (and counting) and have just now planked the spar deck Of course, fabricating the gun deck from scratch, might have slowed me done a bit. For me, it's the journey, not so much the completion, that provides me the enjoyment of the hobby. However, it looks like you are off to a great flying start. I look forward to your future posts.

Jon

I know exactly what you mean, I also had a few projects that took several years to complete.
We have a saying in German that goes: “Der Weg ist das Ziel,” which roughly translates to “The journey is the destination.”

 

[Strand]

Today, the warrant officers and their berths were the focus of my work. A table, an armchair, and the hammock are still missing.

The hammock will be my biggest problem.


I built all the parts from scratch, which was quite a challenge at the junction with the knees and the hull.
Three berths on the starboard side have been completed, and the backboard side will be done tomorrow.

Since this part of the USS Constitution is no longer preserved, I got the template from HMS Victory.



When you enlarge it like that, it doesn't look so good anymore.


In the foreground, I would like to show a few hammocks (once I know how to make them) and place sailors in them.

And this is what my warrant officers' berth looks like inside.


And as previously stated: a table, an armchair, and the hammock are still missing.

 

[TimMurphy]

I proceeded deck by deck in my research and started at the very bottom, at the hold.
I found an interesting plan in the bible of USS Constitution enthusiasts, “Anatomy of the Ship” by K.H. Marquardt

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Since no original plans of the USS Constitution are available, I have based my design on the existing deck plans of sister ships, in this case the USS United States. These also show a structure in the relevant place.

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You’re very close to being correct. Very handsome start.

 

[Strand]

You’re very close to being correct. Very handsome start.

Thank you for your kind words.
I endeavour to find a way between historical truth and the fun of modelling with all its freedoms. So not to be a rivet counter. But still not to create a fantasy ship. You can see what I mean from the interior of the cabin. There aren't that many historical documents, but it's great fun to build, with lots of opportunities to be creative.
At the end of the day, it's a hobby that I want to enjoy.