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wtimlen

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  1. wtimlen
    Yes I do, Revenue Cutter - wtimlen - Blue Jacket - 1/48. Thanks again for your log and interest. Bill T.
  2. wtimlen
    Hello Ryland, Will do, and thank you for the advice, I can use all I can get. Bill T.
  3. wtimlen
    Hello, I saw your great build log of the Revenue Cutter and decided to utilize your technique of completing the kit with copper plates. I recently completed the Yankee Hero and thought the Revenue Cutter was a good progression. Your Revenue Cutter looks amazing to me. I appreciate having the resource of your log to assist me with challenge of the copper plates, I am lucky! Be safe and have a great 4th of July weekend, Bill T.
  4. wtimlen
    Hello Folks, I am excited to begin my second build log and Blue Jacket kit on MSW. My first log was the "Yankee Hero" by Blue Jacket and I had a great time with the kit and posting the build. I enjoyed hearing from all the kind and supporting people in MSW. The Revenue Cutter represents what I believe is a reasonable progression from the Yankee Hero. The challenge I anticipate with this build is that I intend and (attempt) to complete this kit utilizing copper plates versus painting copper below the waterline. I was inspired to try this after I saw the Revenue Cutter build log by sjanicki. Be safe and have great 4th of July holiday weekend, Bill T.
  5. wtimlen

    Hello Nick,

    I added the Yankee Hero to the Gallery. Very thankful for your constant support.

     

    All the best to family and staff,

    Bill T.

    PS: I think I am hooked. BTW I will do the Revenue Cutter with Copper Plates. I will place my order Monday for plates, I hope I am not going into the abyss beyond my skill level. However I am a little competitive (LOL)...

    1. MrBlueJacket

      MrBlueJacket

      Look up the Revenue Cutter by Sjanicki, he coppered his, too.

       

      Nic

  6. wtimlen

    Hello Chris,

    I added some pictures to my first gallery of the completed Blue Jacket Yankee Hero as per your request. I had a lot of fun doing it. I hope I added the log correctly as a beginner.

    I think I am hooked.

     

    Thank you for all your support!

    Bill T.

     

  7. wtimlen
    Thank You! That means a lot to me, I appreciate your support throughout my initial experience posting a build online. All the best! Bill T.
  8. wtimlen
    That is very meaningful to me and THANK YOU. I will be happy to place some pictures in the gallery, just need to look up how to do it correctly. My next build post on NRG will be the Revenue Cutter by Blue Jacket. I think for me that is a good progression.
  9. wtimlen
    Thank you for the kind words, and I appreciate your help along the way. Blue Jacket Revenue Cutter on deck. Excited to start, I will take a week off though! I will post the Revenue Cutter build on NRG for sure, it is fun hearing from all the kind people out there.
  10. wtimlen
    Hello Folks, Finally finished the Yankee Hero from Blue Jacket. This was a lot of fun, both the build itself and posting the build on NRG. I have heard from many kind people from when I began on Jan 31, 2020 through today. Thank you all for all your input throughout! Five parts of the build I walk away with: I started and completed a project that was not beyond my ability, however provided an excellent opportunity to learn without being overly frustrated around every corner of the build. Once the basic solid hull is completed/shaped, harden the wood with two coats of finishing resin (and a lot of sanding). This step helped prevent dents throughout the build. Apply the toe rails prior to placing the "Cabin & Hold" in the hull. Follow a build log if possible to avoid unnecessary mistakes, thank you "Jeffrey" for making the your Yankee Hero build log. Blue Jacket makes a great kit and is always there to answer questions, great customer service. Take care folks, see you on my next build log. Bill T.
  11. wtimlen
    Hello Folks, Haven't posted in a while so I decided to do a short post prior to a successful conclusion to the built kit and build log (I hope). Set the Gaff up and measured up the rigging length according to the instructions. What a mess, organized chaos though. Actually I find myself following the instructions closely at this point. I normally do this because I find getting to the conclusion of a build somewhat stressful (for me). I also find correcting mistakes towards the conclusion of a build are very disappointing and hard to fix. Completed the rigging (running and standing), straight forward here, set some additional line coils next to the standing room at the stern for detail purposes. Next up is applying the dry decals (I have never applied dry decals, a little concerned here). Then I will complete the build with the anchor assembly, anchor rope is already coiled and ready to go. I will use the kit supplied True North Enamel Paint for the anchor because I have read the adhesion is better than my trusted acrylic paints on cast britannia metal fittings. Nice to post again, stay safe and all the best, Bill T.
  12. wtimlen
    Good Afternoon Afternoon Folks, Finished the Spar and Gaff, attached the blocks to the eyelets and then affixed them to respective pieces. I thought it would be much easier that way prior to the rigging process. Dry fitted the Spar and Gaff to avoid any unforeseen disasters towards the completion. Some light at the end of tunnel it feels like (fingers crossed). Standing and running rigging next. One interesting thing I noticed building this kit to date, I always find myself doing touch ups, question, do we ever actually finish our projects? Have a great evening, hopefully my next post will reflect completed Yankee Hero. Bill T.
  13. wtimlen
    Good Morning Folks, Onto rigging, and looking forward to it! Happy with the progress so far and thank you everyone for the help and support getting this far. Some notes: Using wire to affix the blocks directly to eyebolts, too difficult (for me) to drill holes through the becket (keep on trashing beckets) on the eyebolts. Used an old eyebolt from previous Blue Jacket rigging class (I never discard extras thank god!) on the triple bock on top of main mast. Traveler I did not paint, liked the brass. Also used wire here to affix the block to the traveler ring. Main mast glued in, used Yellow Elmer's Wood Glue to ensure the mast was set correctly (no quick setting CA glue for me in this step). Painted the brass pins black on Boom Rest/Pinrail assembly to match the Samson Post. Lastly affixed Bowsprit and Samson Past. Dry fitted the Boom to make sure it was properly set (a little late for that one could say!). It sets fine. Some way to go, having a great time with the build and processing the build on the NRG site in order to hopefully help someone in the future with the Yankee Hero! All the best, stay safe and healthy, Bill T.
  14. wtimlen
    Hello Jeffrey, Studying your build and a mentor for your wonderful work on the "Hero" since January 2020, question for you. Did you paint your mast hoops or keep them stock brass, I can not tell by the pictures. If brass they look clean. Your post have been a great help and inspiration. I hope family and you are safe and healthy. Thank you. Bill T.
  15. wtimlen
    Good Afternoon Folks: Finally completed the molding that surrounds the Hold and Cabin. A lot of masking, painting, and putty to clean everything up. About 3 days of work which I thought was worth the extra time. Mitre cuts for me are difficult, it was necessary to spend additional time cleaning up the joints, etc... Bowsprit and Samson Post complete: Will place those last parts on the hull just prior to rigging. Too many accidents with bowsprits, so that part will wait until the last minute! Working on Mast, Gaff and Spar (some easier parts for me!) Be safe folks!
  16. wtimlen

    Thank you for the response.

  17. wtimlen
    Good Morning Folks, So I suppose not all posts are good news, some set setbacks and "solutions". I hope this helps someone out there with this this fine kit. Thank god I started at novice level. Prior to setting the hold into the hull, I dry fitted it a 50 times early in the process. Now it was off when at least 10 degrees when I dry fitted it with a level to it after it being perfect in the past??? I broke the Proxxon belt sander and did not work. After testing different methods I came out with a satisfactory solution. I added a block under the "standing room" at stern portion of the boat. My hold is not 100% 180 degrees with my level to the hull however not noticeably off, and good enough for me. See below please. Next was step was adding the molding to seal the gaps between the hull and hold. I quickly realized mitre cuts and I do not get along. Not satisfied with my results to this step, so now onto masking time, putty time and re-repainting time. I find working with small scales to be challenging (but getting better every step). Still optimistically having fun, persevering and posting to someday assisting someone finishing this kit. Added masking tape, sealed the tape and deck with two coats of Tamiya "Flat Base" (thanks Mr. Bluejacket for the idea that has saved me hours added work). So now a have an artificial tarp begin my putty and painting. Just an example to my reference of building smaller scale models versus what I am used too. Be safe everyone, looking forward to my next post with better results (I hope)!
  18. wtimlen

    Hello Hexnut,

    Thank for following along, hopefully I can offer some tips to you and others following. Please keep in mind I am still learning the basics.

     

    Your kindness is well appreciated,

    Bill t.

  19. wtimlen

    Hello Nick,

    I have a beginner question on affixing blocks directly on to the new eyebolts (versus the older more expensive ones), I know we did this in class (getting older). The newer eye bolts are totally enclosed due to cost versus the round older ones (which I prefer, and I will buy in bulk the future if BJ has them for sale), I assume I need to cut the eyebolt to connect the block directly to it. If that is what we did in class, where should I make the cut?

    BTW I will need a display case for the Yankee Hero, I will order it this week.

     

    Thank you and Blue Jacket for being a great support staff!

    Bill T.

    1. MrBlueJacket

      MrBlueJacket

      Hi Bill,

       

      You will want to make the cut where the ring portion meets the post.

       

      Nic

  20. wtimlen

    Hello Voyageur,

    Thank you for following along, yes I am learning that a piece of everyone is somewhere on their build.

    Thank you for kindness.

     

    Bill T.

  21. wtimlen
    Hello Folks, Toerails complete, this was the most difficult part of the build to date, tried pins (failed) and brass rods with drilling holes (failed) etc... After 2 attempts, I just went old school, soaked and bent wood (boiling water), painted Tamiya "Flat White" airbrush. Then in 1 inch increments with medium CA and my human skin I tacked it down the best I could. I needed to ad a small piece the stern to make it work. I would highly recommend to anyone who is building the Yankee Hero kit to affix the toerails to the hull prior to cementing the Hold/Cabin into the hull. Now onto growing back finger skin I lost and cementing the Hold/Cabin into the hull and then affixing the molding around it. Good Luck and be Safe!
  22. wtimlen
    Hello Jeffrey, If it was not for your post I would not have experienced my progress to date. Thank you, regards and safety to all friends and family. Bill T.
  23. wtimlen
    Thank you for the response, now I am preparing for the toerails, even though I have the wood bent it looks to be a some challenging task do to the scale of the model. I have already split two sets of rails, time to hit the drill and brass rods for anchors. #70 drill bit with 1MM anchors. I hope that works. Once again, thank you.
  24. wtimlen
    Thank you for kind comment, and following the progress. I am coming up placing the toe rail which has me concerned it is not one of my strong points as a beginner. the wood is bent and painted, curves are not matching up well. Any suggestion would be great.
  25. wtimlen
    Hello Folks, Moving on from my last post, onto painting the hull. The top portion was painted with Krylon "Hunter Green" the bottom Tamiya "Dull Red" and the bootstrap Tamiya "Flat White". Top portion completed first, no picture. Bottom portion taped off and completed Tamiya "Dark Red". Bootstrap: Used the tape supplied by Blue Jacket as a guide and masked top and bottom accordingly. Then applied Tamiya "Flat White" via airbrush. Rudder: Followed same process. Mortises and Pintles: Masked and painted "Flat Black". Onto staining the deck Minwax "Golden Pecan" #245. Good luck, stay safe...

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