I never heard the line about the whales in that saying.....
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With all Donnie was going through I thought a little humor might help him out
Donnie, that model is a lot like being married and all that entails. Go get an ice cream!
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I am lucky enough that I live in Beverly Mass. Founding Home of the U.S. Navy. I grew up in North Cambridge, Ma.
The Constitution has always been near me, except for my four and a half years upon a DD out of San Diego, Calf.
Today she is a sad site to see. The Ship was had her masts being rebuilt. They finish one mast and they start another.
Rot is the big problem. She has not been fully rigged since about 2020. They hope to have Her fully rigged for 2026.
I think it's a long shot. They just do not have enough shipwrights to do the job.
Lets hope for the best!
Then they have to set the 2032 rebuild. That will include a number of Ribs that have to be replaced. that will be about 3 years
in the dry dock in the Charlestown Navy Yard. God knows what that will entail?
I hope I can see that dry dock period.
By the way, I volunteered in the Model Shop of the Constitution Museum
Tim Murphy
The Constitution has always been near me, except for my four and a half years upon a DD out of San Diego, Calf.
Today she is a sad site to see. The Ship was had her masts being rebuilt. They finish one mast and they start another.
Rot is the big problem. She has not been fully rigged since about 2020. They hope to have Her fully rigged for 2026.
I think it's a long shot. They just do not have enough shipwrights to do the job.
Lets hope for the best!
Then they have to set the 2032 rebuild. That will include a number of Ribs that have to be replaced. that will be about 3 years
in the dry dock in the Charlestown Navy Yard. God knows what that will entail?
I hope I can see that dry dock period.
By the way, I volunteered in the Model Shop of the Constitution Museum
Tim Murphy
What are they using for masts?
I really appreciate the positive feedback -- also thank you Tim for the update on the ship. I had that on my list to do - well, it seems now I am glad I did not plan to do that visit this year to see the Conny. The last time I went to see her was a while back maybe before 2018 or so. All the cannons taken off - all the yards were taken down. I guess that must have been the beginning of the renovation or restoring. Man, I would have thought it would have been completed by now - that is really kind of upsetting to see an american icon taking so long to get done.
So, back to my project. Yes, by now, I am seriously considering selling my Conny as it is now - both Wales are nearly done. At least this will be a good starting point if someone wants to take up the task.
Why? usually, difficulties do not get to me like this. So, what is going on? Is it age (I am 67). I have some arthritis developing in my right hand and I can only build for about an hour and I have to take a long break. I feel like I want to move on to other short term models. Should I just press on. I love rigging, I hate planking the hull. Then on top of that, the hull has to be coppered. Now, Dry Dock Model and Parts has some very nice SCALE copper plates that have the simulated rivets. I bought two just to see if I want to continue this route, but that was many months ago.
If anyone wants to make an offer, I will consider it. The original kit box will be sent with all remaining parts. The Hull as is will be packed along with it - all in one container. Only in USA shipping. I might even consider paying for the shipping.
So, back to my project. Yes, by now, I am seriously considering selling my Conny as it is now - both Wales are nearly done. At least this will be a good starting point if someone wants to take up the task.
Why? usually, difficulties do not get to me like this. So, what is going on? Is it age (I am 67). I have some arthritis developing in my right hand and I can only build for about an hour and I have to take a long break. I feel like I want to move on to other short term models. Should I just press on. I love rigging, I hate planking the hull. Then on top of that, the hull has to be coppered. Now, Dry Dock Model and Parts has some very nice SCALE copper plates that have the simulated rivets. I bought two just to see if I want to continue this route, but that was many months ago.
If anyone wants to make an offer, I will consider it. The original kit box will be sent with all remaining parts. The Hull as is will be packed along with it - all in one container. Only in USA shipping. I might even consider paying for the shipping.
Donnie, I am 82 with stiff fingers, recovered from esophageal cancer , (thought the chemo and radiation were going to kill me), have ckd...each day I thank God for another day to spend with my awesome wife and four sons and one beautiful daughter...and am going from plastic to wood, using Mid Wests three kit comb.
If you love it, keep modelling. Take a break from the Connie, breaks are great for rejuvenating the soul. What ever you do, follow the path that's right for you!
If you love it, keep modelling. Take a break from the Connie, breaks are great for rejuvenating the soul. What ever you do, follow the path that's right for you!
Hey Donnie, I know you put a lot of time into thoughts about your Conny. What ever you end up doing I look forward to your next Modeling Adventure.
Donnie, try a 3d puzzle for relaxing, quick, easy and look great, look for the Vatican puzzle or the US Capital, fun to do, look great and a relaxing respite from the wood!
This is an example of a 3D puzzle, easy and relaxing for a respite
