USS Constitution - Model Shipways

As it wil be the first time to decorate the hull with copper strips, I ordered a tool by AMATI to simulate the nails....
No some exercising and...

I also ordered the AMati's Pegasus upgrade decoration kit.
This kit contains some parts I wil use:
- deadeyes mounting
- rope ladders
etc....
off course I wil paint them black....

PS
Scale is approx the same....

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HMSFly said:
It all starts with preparing the assembly.....
And, because during the construction of the previous models I was always looking for the right parts....I started with a box holding the wooden strips...
This will help!

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Is your strip storage box homemade or a store bought unit. Looks interesting and very handy as well.
 
Hello,

I' have a rather important question, eg to be 100% sure.
In the provided plans, eg drawings, they marked the aerea for beveling the bulkheads.
They proposed to mark this on each bulkhead and bevel....
But, should I start beveling on top in corner A?
I'm afraid of sanding or cutting too much. After all, it is the intention that the planks/strips follow the curvature of the hull.
But at the HMS FLY I have taken too much away, especially at the bow side....

And, they suggest doing this in advance...so completely dependent on the measurements on the drawings

Thx in advance

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How did you like the Micro Riveting tool? Was it easy to use? Were the results what you wanted. I was thinking of buying the exact same thing from Artesania Latina. The tool costs $12.99 US, shipping is $25.00 US. It looks easy to use. Is it worth it? I tried to find a similar item on Amazon or even from a USA company and I was not able to find anything. Your input would be appreciated.
 
When I started the same model, I constructed a plank bin using a plastic section from a pet corral for the dividers. It worked great! I couldn't deal with the copper tape, so I spent the $ and used actual copper plates from Caldercraft. If you have the same issue with the copper tape you can consider this option. Good luck with this build. It took me 2 1/2 years, but was a wonderful challenge!

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FrankL514 said:
How did you like the Micro Riveting tool? Was it easy to use? Were the results what you wanted. I was thinking of buying the exact same thing from Artesania Latina. The tool costs $12.99 US, shipping is $25.00 US. It looks easy to use. Is it worth it? I tried to find a similar item on Amazon or even from a USA company and I was not able to find anything. Your input would be appreciated.
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I'm quite satisfied. You need some practice but much better than making a tool yourself with, for example, sharp nails ....
So yes, just do it!

Marc
 
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