USS Constitution

[OldTrucker]

This is the Revell 1/196 scale kit from 1987.

I built this same kit from the 1969 release in the late 70's. Spent from 5 one Saturday afternoon until 4am Sunday doing the rigging!

My young brothers in laws tried to sail it when it was stored in their garage.

Thought I would give it another try.

Only change I am making is opening the deck under the life boat and inning a false gun deck under the openings.

 

[mustang1989]

I'll be looking forward to seeing this one progress Johnny. I built this same kit as a kid. 

[Warren D]

I remember building this one also, I think I was in the 8th grade.....

[OldTrucker]

Added a little depth to the deck.

[mustang1989]

Good call on adding that piece Johnny as it gave it an added level of depth the deck area. 

[OldTrucker]

Painting the cannon bases on the deck was a real challenge as I played hit the moving target! LoL

Won't  do the lower deck cannon as they aren't really visible.

[OldTrucker]

A little more progress.

Going to take a break from it .

Lot of work to do to straighten the masts.

So I'll start a new project.

[JollySipper]

This is looking good! I tried this kit as my first ship model, but failed it...... It did prepare me for my second attempt at a ship, the Captain Kidd ship from Lindberg, which I was able to finish (after about a year working on it)........

Taking a break is good sometimes, gives you a fresh perspective when you go back to it!

[A modeler named mike]

The USS Contitution is a really cool ship. The real ship is docked at Baltimore's inner harbor approximately 30 minutes from my location. As a kid we had bought a lifetime membership to be able to board her wherever we visited. 

You're doing a great job on recreating her likeness. Can't wait to see your finished product. Happy sailing. 

[RubiconLJ]

The USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned Navy ship, is berthed in Boston.  The USS Constellation is in Baltimore.