USS Constitution. Revell 1/96 Scale Build pt 16 Gun Crews and Board

[@joeaustin4472]

Great work Larry, been a while since we've seen the iconic and legendary USS Constitution, that work you did with the rigging is beautiful, a true work of art, and the way you positioned the crews is also truly fantastic and well done. Looks like you brought the great vessel to life there, you've really done a fantastic job with Constitution, just fantastic. Well done Larry, make sure you get a good cold drink when this is done and have one on me. Well done mate 👏👍

[@LCModelBuilding]

@@joeaustin4472 yea my hands feel bigger lol when I was working on it before I remember I had good passage ways to get my hands in to work. I’ll remember them as I go more but you definitely feel a little lost when you come back to something like that lol

[@joeaustin4472]

@@LCModelBuilding I know what you mean, I only ever tried doing two projects at once and when I got round to the other after such time away, the feeling of lost was well felt. Mind you they were aircraft but the scales were different with one in 1/32 and the other in 1/72. Regardless you've done a masterful and incredible job with Constitution, magnificent.. Well done mate 👍

[@Cinderella121]

Hello, what did you use to stain the sails to make it that color? Thanks! Also, how did you form them to be that shape?

[@LCModelBuilding]

@@Cinderella121 I believe I cover it in part 13 if I remember the number correctly. It’s a mix of paint, glue and water but check out that video too.

[@cajunrandy2143]

the sails are pre formed

[@LCModelBuilding]

@@cajunrandy2143 no they aren’t. They come as flat white fabric. The are cut and sewn, but to get shape there is a technique

[@cajunrandy2143]

@@LCModelBuilding i stand corrected- no idea the kit was not the same from 15 - 20 yrs ago since i got one !!

[@LCModelBuilding]

@@cajunrandy2143 the kit is the same. The sails I used are aftermarket cloth.