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Subject: USS Constitution waterline model.
Posted: Sunday, Nov 12, 2017
G'mornin all.....
I'm a new forum member and very interested in the USS Constitution Kit, but would greatly prefer to end up with a "waterline" model when finished.
- Does the kit possibly include instructions for trimming keel, etc to make a waterline model?
- Has anyone tried this and possibly willing to share "how"?
Thanks very much for any guidance/assistance....
PeterB
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PeterB wrote:Subject: USS Constitution waterline model.
Posted: Sunday, Nov 12, 2017
G'mornin all.....
I'm a new forum member and very interested in the USS Constitution Kit, but would greatly prefer to end up with a "waterline" model when finished.
- Does the kit possibly include instructions for trimming keel, etc to make a waterline model?
- Has anyone tried this and possibly willing to share "how"?
Thanks very much for any guidance/assistance....
PeterB Peter The instructions cater for a full hull ship. If it helps you can read the instructions here https://www.model-space....e-uss-constitution.html
Look under the build tab Not sure it would be that easy to convert to waterline unless you have some experience of ship building, Happy Modelling
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SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
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 Hi Peter Welcome to the forum as for waterline models I think someone did it with the Victory a good while back. I think he built the hull then cut the bottom off it either way you would need careful planing to carry this out. Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Welcome to the forum. I have not seen any of the DeAgs' period ships built as a waterline model but I would imagine that you would have to build the hull then make a jig to hold it on it's side and use a band saw to cut the bottom off the hull. As Andy says, it would take careful planning to get an accurate cut and would be an expensive mistake if it went wrong.
Graeme
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Peter Just thinking about this question again and one option might be to build it as a full hull kit and then set the hull into a display base designed to look like the sea but with a suitable cut out to "sink" the ship upto its waterline mark. At least that way if you were not happy with the result all you have lost is time in making the seascape. Sure there are other options but i was thinking a thick polystyrene layer with the hull shape cut out so that the ship sits into that. You could then build up the sea effect with the usual materials. Just a thought  PS Just looked through youtube and while this is for a plastic model it describes what i am trying to get at above - hope it may help https://youtu.be/yTth_QK0w7w
Happy Modelling
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SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
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In re: waterline model of USS Constitution..........
Wow - thanks for your thoughts, gentlemen! Sounds like I maybe need to rethink this idea but I'd like to go over the building plans to see if I can spot any possibilities first. Do they publish the later phase building instructions anywhere?
I'm wondering about starting at the "finished" end to locate the waterline on the parts and working backwards to the beginning. Probably take forever, but time I've got! I'm not sure I said that quite right but you experienced craftsman will understand what I'm saying. Sure would make an interesting "builder's log".
Thanks again..........
PeterB
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Hi Peter I am doing the official build for the Conny if you look there its currently starting the second planking stage, so scrolling back on the pictures should give you an idea on where you want to go. Link below:- http://forum.model-space...aspx?g=topics&f=490
Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Welcome to the forum Peter hope to see some of your work on here. Al
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Hi Peter Welcome to the forum. Which ever way you choose to go with your build, I look forward to seeing the results. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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PeterB wrote:Do they publish the later phase building instructions anywhere? The later instructions are currently being worked on and will be added to the web page as each is completed.
Welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy your stay with us
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Welcome to the forum Peter, great to have you aboard..... Whichever direction you decide to go it will be very interesting following your build to see how it all turns out..... good luck with your project..... Regards Alan
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Welcome to the forum Peter hope you sort a solution would look so cool as a dio regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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In re waterline Constitution..
Thanks for the input, comments, suggestions, and warm welcome. I think I'm gonna like it here....
PeterB
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Hey Peter welcome to the forum. I am the forum support team member for the USA side. I am here to help you with any questions or concerns about the forum and models kits. Feel free to contact me if you have any issues you need help with. If I don’t know the answer I will find it out for you. As you can already see we have plenty of helpful and knowledgeable memebers on here that are always willing to help you as well. It’s a very fun and friendly place to be. I hope you enjoy your time here and look forward to seeing how your build progresses.
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