I think I’m about done with the spanker now, except for the flag rope. 
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USS Constitution from Scientific Models
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Nicely done Vic! Congrats, Magic Mike
Have you ever tightened your braces and your standing rigging slumps?
Awesome Vic. I am amazed at the detail you have included on this ship at such a small scale. Congratulations. Cheers Grant
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) Loosen the braces. Better to have some slack (catenary curves) in the running rigging. More believable.
) Loosen the braces. Better to have some slack (catenary curves) in the running rigging. More believable.
It really gets busy between the mizzen and the main. 
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In the curator of models' office at the USNA museum shop was a model of the Constitution scratch built by the great master of miniatures, Donald McNarry in1:192 (1/16"=1') scale. I was building my Baltimore clipper at the time in the same scale. Too tiny to rig the guns, I thought. Then I took a good look at McNarry's model. All the guns were rigged. So, I found a way to rig mine. Fortunately, there were a lot fewer.
So, I found a way to rig mine. Fortunately, there were a lot fewer.
I get it.In the curator of models' office at the USNA museum shop was a model of the Constitution scratch built by the great master of miniatures, Donald McNarry in1:192 (1/16"=1') scale. I was building my Baltimore clipper at the time in the same scale. Too tiny to rig the guns, I thought. Then I took a good look at McNarry's model. All the guns were rigged.
A couple of out doors pics of what I’ve done so far.
Vic, what a fantastic job! Congrats! Magic Mike
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Wow, Vic, She's gorgeous! 
Well done!
Well done!
Good morning Vic. A beauty for sure and lovely pics. Cheers Grant
I took them just for you, Grant, knowing how much you like the all-inclusive pictures.
Oh, what a tangled web we weave!
I’m using beads to make spritsail yard thimbles. 
It takes a steady hand to paint this. I’m painting between breaths and heart beats. 
The kit supplied three small boats made out of pewter or some other metal. I covered them with cloth tarps. 
A look from above. 
Wrapping the anchor ring with black thread was no picnic. Sometimes I wonder what the attraction is of this hobby. 
Way to go Vic.