USS Constitution MS2040

[535i]

Ok, so here is a latest post about the Coney. I really appreciate the support and I am glad that I stepped away from it for a while. I am currently working on an INDY car model and almost finished with it. It seems that the INDY car might be finished the end of this year.

So, I decided to step back into the Coney. So, instead of just going back to the Hull, I decided to work on all the MAST and YARDS and then when that is done, I see that I can also do some pre rigging of all the yards and even pre rig the shrouds with the mast assemblies NOT installed into the Hull as per Robert Hunts practicum. Which to me, I never though about doing it that way.

So, look for another post starting fresh on January 1, 2026 - - - I hope that I do not cave in and decide otherwise, but that is my decision so far.

Blessings to all to your new year coming up !

Donnie

I am happy to hear that you're continuing on with this build. When I got your update, I went back and looked at the progress you've made. I seem to have missed a few instalments. But the quality of your work is astonishing, and you really should finish this project. Your work on the IndyCar and your NASCAR builds reflect your expertise and this may just have been the diversion you needed in order to take a deep breath while clearing your mind for the completion of the Constitution. I've found that sometimes when I let a project rest for a while, my subconscious mind continues to mull over ideas I wouldn't have had otherwise. This goes for a variety of endeavors. Good to see ya back at the shipyard!

 

[Thrasher]

Glad to have you back. Looking forward to your future progress

 

[kingkahn1950]

Welcome back to your Conney. I had to slow down too and think a lot about continuing when I got to the carronade rigging.- a very tedious and “tiny” job. Tried using Bluejacket’s metal blocks and it looked bad, so now I’m using Syren’s 3-D printed 3/32 blocks and their 3 mm hooks. Much nicer. One carronade down and 19 to go!

 

[11320 Titanic]

Donnie, how are you doing? Hoe all is well.

 

[11320 Titanic]

Welcome back to your Conney. I had to slow down too and think a lot about continuing when I got to the carronade rigging.- a very tedious and “tiny” job. Tried using Bluejacket’s metal blocks and it looked bad, so now I’m using Syren’s 3-D printed 3/32 blocks and their 3 mm hooks. View attachment 587788View attachment 587789Much nicer. One carronade down and 19 to go!

That is an excellent job, and good luck on the remaining 19...patience is a virtue, so they say. goes a long way!

 

[Bluebeard]

I’ve always said this is one of the toughest models you can build.

Just wait until you hit the rigging—that’s where the real “fun” begins.

Definitely not a model for the faint of heart… but hey, we like a challenge, right?

 

[Jack Sparrow]

I’ve always said this is one of the toughest models you can build.

Just wait until you hit the rigging—that’s where the real “fun” begins.

Definitely not a model for the faint of heart… but hey, we like a challenge, right?

It`s fun, though. The only thing that I would have liked is a figurehead on the bow.

 

[11320 Titanic]

I’ve always said this is one of the toughest models you can build.

Just wait until you hit the rigging—that’s where the real “fun” begins.

Definitely not a model for the faint of heart… but hey, we like a challenge, right?

I built Revell's Connie, rigging done, used HIS's decking over the plastic stuff, only to have the cats totally destroy it. The guns took a lot of patience bur the rigging was the most difficult. I'm doing Model Expos learning series of three boats right now, have another Connie in the wings with a completed hull, waiting till these wooden boats are done.
I also tried a paper /card model of the HMS Alert, that came out very well, with out tyhe mess od sanding wood,