I chose this model to build to help me learn some techniques in fabricating, rigging and researching the model before i try to tackle a wooden plank type ship. Uss constitution is a great build for any beginner. And for those that are really into model building, you can make some of your own changes to enhance the ship. If you are building a uss constitution model from a kit, you have a choice of. Revell 196 uss constitution build log daytonadon88. This revell monogram model is a skill level 3 for advanced modelers, ages 12 and up. Feb 23, 2019 watch my build of the challenging revell 196 scale u. Please note that not all revell products are available in every country. With these models they can gain first experiences in model. Uss constitution admidship rails uss constitution, model ships. It seems to be a copy of the 148 george campbell plan model in the. Each pack of the uss constitution build will supply you with all necessary parts to model this iconic ship, including her sails, rigging. S constitution was the first ship commissioned by the united stat.
Not only for the builds but theres lots of historical information on the ship itself on the forum going back a number of years. Boat plans, building art, deck plans, uss constitution model, build your own boat, jon boat. Unfollow uss constitution model revell to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Uss constitution old ironsides americas oldest commissioned naval vessel. But in fact of the age of the kit, sometimes it was difficult to seperate the parts from the sprues. Launched in 1797 in boston, the uss constitution is the oldest ship in the world still able to take to the sea. Assuming you have this antique 196 uss us kit, there is possibly not too much difference between the connie and us. Revell uss constitution set of 57 pcs brass gun barrels for. Uss constitution model from revell, 30 foto the ship model of hms victory in the scale of from the kit of the company lee heller manufacturer. An extensive build log has been created on isms forum, where i go into detail about the. Karl heinz marquardt his name is well known, especially if you ever built a model of the old ironside uss constitution, the captain.
Junior kits have been specially developed to meet the needs of children. Wanted to know what aftermarket if any is available for this kit. I built my first plastic model, the flying dutchman, after giving it to my daughter. Revell 1196 uss constitution plastic model kit 0031445003981. Just installed a new mantel around our old fireplace and looks very bare. It took me two years to finsh this project, with a total time of building of one and a half year. Make sure you prep for what you need before building. The two sets include 20 sheets with specifications, details and more. I failed on at least three other attempts to complete the revell model of the uss constitution. Folks here is my rebuilt log of my plastic constitution build. Revell model kit of the frigate uss constitution 1797 nickname old ironsides scale 1. This will be the beginning of a very long term build. Feb 19, 2014 revell model kit of the frigate uss constitution 1797 nickname old ironsides scale 1.
Building the revell 196 uss constitution by len roberto. The quality of materials, along with the clear, detailed. Revell s 1232 scale olympia is one of their boxscale classics, first appearing in 1959 in white, tan, and dark brown plastic kit h367198. The ship model of hms victory in the scale of from the kit of the company lee heller id like to post here the story of assembling and restoring my old hms victory ship model initially built in that was my second experience of building a ship model, and in 2010 it was a bit modified. Constitution revell 196 plastic kit ships of scale. Model shipways 176 uss constitution uss constitution. And the fact that i live one hour away from boston, where she was built and has been currently stationed, makes it all the more personal and romantic. User manuals, revell toy operating guides and service manuals. Laser cut wooden deck with photoetched rails under the guns carriages set of over 900 pcs cnc wooden bkocks for rigging exactly according original plan.
During all her fighting days, not one enemy foot trod her decks. Uss constitution build of the revell kit hyperscale forums. Uss constitution ship model plans by best ship models. Official uss constitution build diary, pack 3 youtube. I hadnt yet learned to read and follow instructions, but just dove into assembling the parts with expected results. The plans are high resolution so you can change the scale and build the model in any size you want. Hms victory 3d wooden puzzle diy ship craft lasercut model kits to build for children. Im building the 196 scale uss constitution old ironsides by revell. This isnt a model that you can rush through and expect it to look good.
Revell 196 uss united states instructions modelers. I have a monogram high tech kingfisher plane ive left sit for the same reason. Uss constitution revell 196 scale page 3 ships of scale. Build log revell 1144 uss constitution wayne mcmullin. Order this exclusive display stand for your uss constitution model. Im not an expert on scale modeling, but more a casual builder, and i enjoy building static models for sailing ships. I decided to record the build in a daybyday diary format something i have never done but thought for this complex model it would be a good way to show progress. Model sailing ships, model ships, model ship building, musee national. Dec 11, 2017 revell uss constitution model kit rg5472. Old ironsides revisiting the classic revell 196 kit finescale.
Best uss constitution model ship kits history of massachusetts. Best uss constitution model ship kits a history blog. Revellmonogram 196 uss constitution aftermarket, whats. I used to build some in high school but now 35 yrs later i decided to give it a shot. The uss constitution is americas most famous warship, launched in 1797 scale. Uss constitution by force9 revell plastic model ship world. Revell has the right offer for model makers of all ages. Uss constitution plastic model sailing ship kit 196 scale. This uss constitution plastic model kit 805472 by revell of germany is a more detailed uss constitution model, which is why it costs more than the other revell constitution kits. The model was started in 1968 when i was 19 and in college. Monday, september 30, 20 uss constitution fixing deadeyes and channels on the sides of the ship. The ship is beautiful, historic and, as the oldest warship in the world still afloat, very prestigious. Hi together, at first, i want to show you the build that im proud of the most. Try finding a copy of how to build plastic ship models by les wilkins.
May 27, 20 though i have a number of sailing models in my stash, i have decided to build my first one in honor of the oldest and still operational military vessel in the world. Premium wood deck for 196 uss constitution fits revell kit. Ive always wanted to build the old revell monogram 196 scale kit of the uss constitution old ironsides. Uncomplicated kits are the right choice for the youngest hobbyists of preschool age. Aug 16, 2017 uss constitution ship model plans by best ship models. Ive copied the entries over from another forum and i reserve the right to alter a few. Check out my other video for foot ropes and stirrups. To help building, and more really cool additions to make a museum quality model ship. Im paul and have decided to take up modeling again. I have an older revell 1975 box date kit of the cutty sark, buried in my collection. If you want to see a really excellent build of the revell kit go to the fine scale modeler ship forums and do a search for uss constitution. Hampton nautical wooden uss constitution tall model ship, 24. The model of the santa maria level 4 on a scale of 1. The majority of revell sailing ships belong to level 5.
Uss constitution united states set of flags and draft scales for model revell 1. Uss constitution fixing deadeyes and channels on the. The main reason for my failure was that i did not follow instructions. The model of the galleon from the mediterranean region is relatively easy to build. Its intended for level 3 advanced modelers, ages 14 and up. In both cases, revell s truetodetail model ships are a special challenge for hobbyists and a beautiful eyecatcher in the private glass cabinet or on the bookshelf.
I went with the uss constitution as i retired from the navy and wanted to do something historical. I decided to record the build in a daybyday diary format something i have never done but thought for this complex model it would be a good way to show. Uss constitution revell nonlsp works large scale planes. This does mean that ill set aside my heller hms victory build for a time i havent. Constitution plastic model ship from revell monogram. For beginners the spanish galleon model is recommended. He does a step by step build of the uss president using the revell constituton kit. Building plastic models from a kit north dakota state. I hope you enjoy looking at the pics as i do looking at the original. Forums pob build logs uss constitution model shipway.
Revells big old ironsides kit has been in production and continuously sold for over 40 years. Uss constitution by andymech finished revell plastic. Revell does give you the option to build your model a couple ways. Uss constitution model from revell, 30 foto model ship kits, model kits, model. The uss constitution kit is the most accurate available of this ship. Firstly i reccomend look at model with my accessories here. For model ship builders, the uss constitution is a popular choice. The model features four lifeboats, 24 guns, anchors, one piece shrouds sails with fabric texture, flags and a display stand. Since the original kit you are referring to was from 1976, the instructions are going to be hard to come by as the kit is long out of print. Editorial and design by continuo creative, 3941 north road, london n7 9dp. Ive had it for years and could never bing myself to build it, for fear of doing a poor job. Launched in 1797, she was part of the birth of our navy and constructed to combat the tripolitan pirates and to prepare to defend our fledgling nation from european aggression.
In more than two centuries of history, she has overcome piracy and the british navy, and then served as a training ship and a museum. The best or earliest original constitution model was built by one of the ships carpenters in early 18 and given to her captain at his retirement. Today, the constitution retains its navy commission and is anchored at boston harbor as a memorial to the days of great sailing ships and fighting men. Though i have a number of sailing models in my stash, i have decided to build my first one in honor of the oldest and still operational military vessel in the world. I dont know who made it cant find the box anymore and web searches have come up empty. And for those that are really into model building, you can make some of your own.
See more ideas about uss constitution, uss constitution model and constitution. Its been out of print for a while but you can find copies on ebay and amazon. The uss constitution is americas most famous warship. I tried to do too much and went beyond my skill level without proper preperation. You can build your model of the uss constitution by following the detailed stepbystep assembly guide which you can find here online, in the the build section. Revell 196 uss constitution old ironsides modeling madness. Sometimes confused with the 1967 pyro 1228 olympia later reissued by lifelike and lindberg, revell s olympia is an entirely different, and far superior, kit. Best uss constitution model plans history of massachusetts. I am really looking forward to this build, having built the monogram revell plastic kit in the 70s. Revell 196 uss constitution international scale modeller. Jan 28, 2010 try finding a copy of how to build plastic ship models by les wilkins.
The first attempt was done when i was a child building revells small plastic model which i really botched. Uss constitution limited 50 tall model ship already built not a kit wooden tall sailing ship replica scale ship model boat home nautical beach wall decor or gift sold fully assembled. Nov 10, 20 maybe one of them will build the hms guerriere i too have had this kit in my stash since 1991 having built the museum edition back in the 1970s, never finishing it i might add. Watch my build of the challenging revell 196 scale u. Apr 15, 2017 the uss constitution is americas most famous warship, launched in 1797 scale. S constitution was the first ship commissioned by the united states navy. The elegant display stand featuring a decorative plaque depicting the name uss constitution is made of highquality, prefinsihed wood and has been especially designed to display your uss constitution model with pride. The website best ship models sells two different sets of uss constitution plans.
I also have the uss united states in the same scale which is a bit rarer than constitution. The kit is based on the 1927 navy drawings, photographs and documentation used during the 199397 restoration. The first attempt was done when i was a child building revell s small plastic model which i really botched. Revells uss constitution model kits are based on the detailed. Uss constitution model from revell, 30 foto model kits. Aug 10, 20 i failed on at least three other attempts to complete the revell model of the uss constitution. Revell uss constitution set of 57 pcs brass gun barrels.
Plankonbulkhead construction features laser cut wooden parts. Revellmonogram uss constitution plastic model sailing. Constitution plastic model ship from revellmonogram. Ive had a revell 196 uss constitution fall into my stash at a very. One of the most popular model ships is undoubtedly a sailing ship.
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