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Hello my name is Wayne and I'm a newbie to this group. My experience with plastic models up till now has been with aircraft. I was looking for a project to build over this coming winter and decided to build one of the 4 Revell 1/96 scale USS Constitution's in my stash that I've acquired over the years. I've always wanted to build one of these kits but knew it was going to take a bit of time to complete it in the manner I wanted and just didn't have the time then. I'm now retired and have plenty of time for this project. However I can't forget the honey-do's that also come with retirement. I'm in the process now of acquiring a lot of the aftermarket goodies that are made for this kit. I'm planning on building the Connie during her glory years between 1797-1815. I'll be looking for some additional information and tips along the way to help with the Connie's construction. I plan on documenting my build so stay tuned.
My first question is, where can I find a paint for plastics called Yellow Ochre? I've searched every model paint company I could find with no luck. I did find one but I think it's only for wood ship models. The other question I had was has anyone ever used a tool called the Ratliner put out by Model Expo?
Well that's it for now, again stay tuned I plan to start this project once I see the first snowflakes, and here in NE Pennsylvania that won't be long.
Wayne
 
Hello Wayne,the shrouds and the ratlines must be installed on the ship,othherwise you can’t setup the proper thension and lenght of the shrouds.
 
Hi Wayne,
and welcome to SOS. I hope that you will find us a helpful and friendly group. First of all, I saw the Rat-liner. The device itself might be a good idea, but Zoly is very much correct. True to scale Shrouds and Ratlines (actually the Shrouds) are part of your "Standing Rigging" and should be installed with adequate tension / which is kind of impossible with a stand alone device like this.
Shrouds which run vertical are installed one on each side - one at a time - alternating from port to starboard and back again. While we are on the subject of Shrouds, I take it from your interest in the Rat-liner that you must be planning on making your own. I highly suggest that you make your own vs. the Rat-liner.
Now, I am not sure about the Revell and how they do the Mast. I assume that the Mast are in two or three pieces. NOTE: you will want to install the Shrouds after the lower mast is in place first. This way, you can "loop" the Shroud around the (top part of the lower mast without the other upper mast being in the way). I learned this the hard way.
I will try and post an example later.
Ok, now the yellow. Go to Google and type this in the search bar : model master enamel paint chart pdf Then when the search is done, click on IMAGE search and it will pull up A LOT of the testors paint color charts. I do not think that MM or Testors actually makes a named Yellow Ochre. So, what you are going to have to do is buy the MM / Testors enamel "color" that closely resembles the Yellow Ochre. Since the tiny bottle of enamel is not that expensive, you might have to purchase a few yellow shades online or whatever until you try it on the hull. If I remember the hull base plastic is black. You might want to consider painting the hull with a flat gray first like a primer coat --- that black plastic is kind of hard to cover up. Do you have a spray gun applicator like a Pacsche ? You can mask off areas to spray and that will yield a better result.
Rigging is probably my favorite part of building the ship. Oh, now that I think about it.
Here is an article I found on the color schemes used on the USSC - rather long article : http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/7/p/15507/734695.aspx

Donnie
 
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