CPS_skybolt

Thank you coxswain.

Thank you Jparsley.

Meaning the kit fit together like we would all like an expensive kit to go together.

Hi Omega1234. Thanks. The lighting cost about $32. It was easy to install. The LED strip has a strong adhesive on the back. Picture was taken at night. However it looks great in the daylight. Best regards, Bob

I installed a LED light strip with a plugin motion activated light control.

LED strip was $7, Power adapter $9, Motion activated Light Control $16. Purchased on AMAZON. Light turns on when motion is detected within 20 feet. It can be adjusted to keep light on for 1 - 20 minutes. LED strip has strong adhesive on back of strip.

Thank you ejhbuilder. I bought the material at a local fabric store. If I were to make sails again I would make them out of silkspan. There are a couple online methods to make sails out of silkspan and I think they would look great. You can make a rack to hang the silkspan on and then wet it. It will sag and dry that way giving you billowing sails.  Good luck.

Thank you Omega for your kind words.

I changed the flags to paper flags that I modified on Photoshop.

Thank you argoscelik.

Thank you old salt.

Thank you zoly and Omega

Thank you jpam.

BlueJacket kit 1/96 scale

Thanks for sharing these great pictures.

Thank you Nils.  I made this about 20 years ago. I gave it to one of my sons. I give my models to my family so I'll have room for the next one.  BlueJacket still sells the kit.

Thank you John. Yes it is built up . The main hull is solid bass wood. You form the three decks and glue them on to the main hull. I built this years ago for my son. I don't remember how long it took to build. I enjoy the build but give my models to my three sons all are in their fifties. After shaping the basswood hull I coated it with finishing resin and 1/2 oz fiberglass. ( two coats sanding in between each coat ) giving a great smooth finish. The fiberglass covers any grain that might stand out. I learned this from building scale RC aircraft.

About BlueJacket solid hull kits. The hulls are pre carved however, you have to do the final shaping  as the hulls are not perfect. I have made two of their solid hull models and both must be properly formed. Bass wood is almost as easy to work with as balsa, just harder wood. Bob

Old Constructo kit. It had been in the hobby shop for years. The price was $400 . I offered $250 and they took it.

inspirational

Exceptional idea, work and craftsmanship.

Great work

Great work.

Very nice build. Great work.

Thanks again Jesselee.

Thank you Jesselee.

Thanks Jesselee