Revell 1\96 USS Constitution from the very beginning

[peterairfix]

Here's the latest update for what seemed ages I have the top deck cannon's finished and rigged and most of the deck fittings are finished so far no problems to report

 

[peterairfix]

I have some better pics as I realised the last lot were naff plus with the finished life boat's.
Comments are welcome

 

[peterairfix]

I have decided to revive this thread so I have decided to strip to a bare Hull and repaint.

 

[Andy the Sheep]

More than a reviving process it looks like an open-heart surgery.
As your decision allowed me to enjoy your build, thank you very much.

Andrea

 

[peterairfix]

Just been having a go refurbishing the cannon's
The before is on the right and after on the left.

 

[scottie3158]

I will follow along.

 

[peterairfix]

I have been working on the decks I have stripped the main deck for masking and repainting the lower deck has already been done so it's the before and after.
And after.
And I have given the stern a repaint and once again it's the before and after.

 

[rtfoe]

Oh dear...another USS Constipation. Funny how these get revived. Mine is put on hold till I get some of my dioramas sorted out. The revisions look good Peter.

Cheers,
Richard aka Wabble

 

[Jim R]

This was started before the influx of new members from the defunct MM forum and so reviving the build gives all those modellers a chance to enjoy your work. A lot of work for you Peter but I'm sure the result will be an impressive model. The work already shows improvement.

 

[peterairfix]

Now it's time to start repainting and reassembly all the cannons are painted and in place along with the rear cabin

 

[peterairfix]

Finally got the top deck in place and started replacing the deck furniture.

 

[rtfoe]

Some of these details are missing in my Imai Constipation like the stove pipe.

Cheers,
Richard aka Wabble

 

[scottie3158]

Looking good, going back together nicely.

 

[peterairfix]

I am finally back to where I started everything painted and looking fresh so it's now on the rest of the build there are a few things missing I will either try and bodge build (sorry scratch) them or just leave them out.

 

[Jim R]

Very good progress Pete. Very neat and tidy work. Should be more interesting for you now the refurbishment stage is over.

 

[peterairfix]

Finally got round to adding to the build.
I won't be add the cannon lids until the end of the build.

 

[peterairfix]

Ford mast and bowsprit constructed and installed on the ship

 

[Mini Me]

Nice!.....that bowsprit is dang near as long as the ship!

 

[adt70hk]

Nice!.....that bowsprit is dang near as long as the ship!

Ain't it just!

 

[adt70hk]

Coming on very nicely indeed Peter!

ATB.

Andrew