USS Constitution from Scientific Models

[Vfordyce]

So, I’ll have to ponder this a while. Maybe I’ll go with sky and stay sails but skip the studding sails.

 

[Obormotov]

Congratulations Vic
I had such anniversary 4 years ago already

Congratulations! my most sincere congratulations!!!

 

[GrantTyler]

Thanks for peeking in! I've been taking a break this past week or so, Dean. Kids and grandkids visiting from Omaha, Father's Day the week before, and anniversary. 45 years today. Choir practice tonight means no celebration today--maybe tomorrow we can go to a baseball game tomorrow. After that, I can start back up on the ship.

Happy Belated Anniversary Vic. 45 years- wonderful! Cheers Grant

 

[GrantTyler]

To me, this looks better.
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Agreed

 

[GrantTyler]

So, I’ll have to ponder this a while. Maybe I’ll go with sky and stay sails but skip the studding sails.

Seeing Kurts pic, I think you should go for the studding sails and the boats towing as well. .

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

WHY the hell can't I stop watching this?!

 

[Vfordyce]

WHY the hell can't I stop watching this?!

I know, right?

 

[clipper randy]

upper spanker normally called a gaff topsail

lower mizzen sail usually called cro'jack

 

[Vfordyce]

lower mizzen sail usually called cro'jack

For a minute I thought you were talking about the old detective show with Tele Savalas named Kojak!

 

[Kurt Konrath]

I have heard that while in battle, many ships put there boats in the water for two reasons, first to clear deck space, second to keep the boats safe and have them ready if needed to abandon ship in battle.

 

[Jeff T]

I have heard that while in battle, many ships put there boats in the water for two reasons, first to clear deck space, second to keep the boats safe and have them ready if needed to abandon ship in battle.

And potentially 3rd, remove another source of splinters.

 

[DARIVS ARCHITECTVS]

And potentially 3rd, remove another source of splinters.

And to carry the Captain's silver. Wouldn't want to damage the cutlery...

 

[Vfordyce]

But he still carries the cutlass with him. Have you ever wondered where the term cutlass comes from? It just doesn’t seem right to put the words cut and lass together like that.

 

[Vfordyce]

Lanyards and deadeyes and shrouds, oh, my!

 

[GrantTyler]

Lanyards and deadeyes and shrouds, oh, my!View attachment 383013

Good morning Vic….a never ending story…

 

[Vfordyce]

Speaking of never ending story, this clip from the movie shows how I feel when things go wrong on rigging:

 

[Heinrich]

Dear Vic. Congratulations on the excellent progress on your Connie and on the 45th Anniversary. That is a feat I will never achieve, so I applaud you and all the other members who have achieved that and more!

 

[Vfordyce]

Dear Vic. Congratulations on the excellent progress on your Connie and on the 45th Anniversary. That is a feat I will never achieve, so I applaud you and all the other members who have achieved that and more!

Thanks, Heinrich!

 

[Obormotov]

Thanks for peeking in! I've been taking a break this past week or so, Dean. Kids and grandkids visiting from Omaha, Father's Day the week before, and anniversary. 45 years today. Choir practice tonight means no celebration today--maybe tomorrow we can go to a baseball game tomorrow. After that, I can start back up on the ship.

I congratulate you ! I wish you health, peace and prosperity! and new beautiful ship models like these photos! Best regards Egor!

 

[Vfordyce]

I congratulate you ! I wish you health, peace and prosperity! and new beautiful ship models like these photos! Best regards Egor!

Spasibo! (No Cyrilic alphabet) Health, peace, and prosperity to you as well. And may the God of peace bless you in the name of the Lord Jesus.