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John Ruy

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  1. John Ruy
    Wonderful build Eric. I just came across it and am caught up, excellent and very interesting research. 🧐 I’ll pull up a chair and join you on this journey. John
  2. John Ruy
    Thank you Ron… I think the same, until I work on a solid hull. The carving is so much harder to make smooth. 😆
  3. John Ruy
    Rat lines continued… OK, I’ve decided not to let OCD get the best of me and let well enough alone on the deadeyes. I did start over on the rat lines. Onwards … Cheers 🍻
  4. John Ruy
    Thanks Alan for the kudos… I’m thinking I may have oversized the lower deadeyes and am considering a redo. Your thoughts… Thanks Here is a couple of photos from the original Bluenose and the replica Bluenose II…
  5. John Ruy
    Yes… the naval hood looks great. However, have you found any references of this feature being on the Red Jacket? I have not. I would like to be as accurate as I can to her launch in 1853. That’s why I’m using the Bluejacket plans vs the Marine Model Company’s Plans. John
  6. John Ruy
    Thanks Rob, Sounds like an interesting feature/detail to add. Can you give me some references, such as links to where I can get drawings or at least detailed descriptions. I haven’t found the feature on the Red Jacket. Thanks John
  7. John Ruy
    Scribed Decking… I added decking, kit supplied scribed deck material. I can now build up the bulwarks then finish filling and sanding the hull. Steady as she goes… Cheers 🍻
  8. John Ruy
    Yes she is… I hope I can do her justice at this scale. Lots of great ships built here in Maine. 👍
  9. John Ruy
    Rat Lines… Sheer Poles made from blackened copper wire… Started the Rat lines last night, but I think I need to tighten these a bit. 😆 Cheers 🍻
  10. John Ruy
    Shaping the Hull continues… Carved out mid-ship aft… Bulwark added… Using wood filler to refine the rough shape… Adding the Keel and Stern Post… Adding the Stem Post… She is coming along nicely… Lots of fill and sanding left to do, we’ll get there. Cheers 🍻
  11. John Ruy
    eBay? You have a lot of less discerning builders out there. They would buy it up at half the price of the good stuff. I would if I didn’t have boxes full my self. 👍
  12. John Ruy
    Greg, Your Bowsprit looks great! I found the Dories to be quite the challenge, as well. Glad you had a great Holiday with Family. It’s always good to take some time away from our obsession. 😆 Cheers 🍻
  13. John Ruy
    Yes you would need to match your back ground. Testors has a decal set solution that seals the water slide decals. https://www.ebay.com/itm/374334234531?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=KeHuW5tjTry&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=saHjlWAtSV-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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    Water Slide Decal Paper for dark surfaces. https://www.ebay.com/itm/222172108654?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=cyXBUpM9TX6&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=saHjlWAtSV-&var=521012939560&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
  15. John Ruy
    Thanks Bob, and a Happy New Year to you. It’s good to get back to a regular schedule and a fresh start in the Shipyard after the holidays. Have a great 2024… Cheers 🍻
  16. John Ruy
    Lower and Topmast Shrouds complete… Cheers 🍻
  17. John Ruy
    Yep, right out of the MS instructions. Note: They are adjustable. 😆 I set these for 15mm. Thanks Ian…
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    Fore Mast Shrouds continued… On to the Main Shrouds… Cheers 🍻
  19. John Ruy
    Shaping the Hull… Used card stock to cut section templates of the hull profiles. Carved to mid-ship using router tip and barrel sander on a rotary tool. Cheers 🍻
  20. John Ruy
    Yes, but it makes for a very interesting read. I must say, striving for perfection makes for a beautiful representation of a historically accurate model. 👍
  21. John Ruy
    Beautiful Engine Yves. Nice find… 👍
  22. John Ruy
    Re-setting the Fore Mast… Brought the Mast back for adding those ties to the mast hoops. Found a few more blocks (5 to be exact) to be hung. Easier to do the now. 😎 Ok… Fore Mast has been set yet again, now I can start on the shrouds. Cheers 🍻
  23. John Ruy
    No, I forgot to tie those on just now. Didn’t notice until you said something. 😬 It’s a lot easier, I’m glad you noticed before I started the shrouds. All I’ll need to do is pull the temporary shrouds and lift the mast to finish up the ties. Another reason for not glue the masts in place. Thanks for noticing… BTW… Yes it seems like a lot, but it makes the eyeballing 👁️ feel better. LOL 😆 John
  24. John Ruy
    Setting the Fore Mast… Before setting the Fore Mast, I will complete some additional details while I can work with the mast unmounted. Spreader Lifts… Lanyards… Ratlines… Completed Topmast fittings… Setting mast 1% rake with Plumb Bob with temporary stays. Now ready to complete Lower Shrouds with temporary Stays in place. Cheers 🍻
  25. John Ruy
    Tony, Here’s the Shellac I use. Found in our local hardware shops. Don’t know about the UK. John

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