USS Pennsylvania (1837) Cross Section Scale: 1:64 [COMPLETED BUILD]

Capstan:
This is a few photos showing the capstan installed on the spar deck along with other deck items.

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Spar Deck Planking:
The spar deck planking and pin rail at the main mast are shown on the following photos.

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Spar Deck Planking (continuation):
This is a few more photos of the spar deck planking and deck items.

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Spar Deck Cannons:
The spar deck on the model shows four 9 pounder cannons. The following photos show the placement of the guns.

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I was always thinking to use these redish types of woods on my future models but when I think about that they are turning brown in a few years just puts me down,but still looks great on your cross section ,just fantastic build.
 
Hi Zoltan,

Even though most woods darken with age there remains a color contrast that I find pleasing to the eye. The old ship models found in museums were built with local materials and painted or stained to add color. We now have access to several hundred varieties of wood to choose from with a varied color pallet.

I haven’t had any problems mixing different woods. I use the same wood for most structural components and different wood for trim, deck items etc.

Try adding some reddish wood to one of your models and see how well it ages.

Mike
 
Spar Deck Hand Rail and Deck Items:
The spar deck hand rails, planking and deck items are shown on the following photos.

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Hi Joe,

This ship was 210 feet long so the model would be close to nine feet, my wife complains if I go over three feet with a model.

I just live in a small world.

Mike
 
Gun Port Covers:
The gun ports on the port side of the model are shown with closed covers. This set of photos shows the assembly of the covers.

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That's a nice looking model Mike. I like your wood choices. They contrast nicely and the scale is just right as well. Again, I'm very impressed with your skills. Good job.

Take care,

Bob
 
Hi Mike,
I use an old version of AutoCAD 2010. I started using AutoCAD when the dos version first came out, it is the easiest for me to use. I have used other programs but use this for all my personal stuff.

Mike
 
Thanks Bob,
I like to use different colored woods to sharpen the contrast between the various parts and pieces. I guess paint does the same thing but I am not very good at painting. I get more paint on me than the model.
Mike
 
Gun Port Covers (continuation):
The gun ports on the starboard side of the model are shown with open covers. This set of photos shows the installation of the covers.

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Gun Port Covers Rigging:
The gun ports internal rigging is shown on the following photos. This rigging is normally only shown in cross sections.

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