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John Ruy

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  1. John Ruy
    Thanks for the PM Bob, I didn’t know you had started on the Bluenoses. I will pull up a chair, just as you are ready to paint the hull. John
  2. John Ruy
    Agreed… here is a look at my first attempt at the mizen mast upper shrouds. I have line from HisModel. I’m still considering a rework of these shrouds. Darn OCD… LOL 😆
  3. John Ruy
    Thanks Keith… I do have the deadeyes covered. Shrouds and Standing rigging are not the issue it’s the running rigging, should I choose to represent it, I was referring to. Yes, I will need both great eyesight and a magnifier as well as steady hands. 😆
  4. John Ruy
    Agreed, At 1/192 my Redjacket will most certainly have many things left to the viewers imagination. i.e. rigging blocks will probably be carefully tied knots in the thread. I have already learned that a suggestion of paint color is a way to scale down the painting. But then I believe I learned this from you Keith. 😎 John
  5. John Ruy
    Keith, Nice natural weathering. Off to a really good start. 😎
  6. John Ruy
    Hi Rob, Just found your build. Excellent work. I’m going to tag along on this build. 👍 John
  7. John Ruy
    Engine Room coming together… Cheers 🍻
  8. John Ruy
    Engine Room walls completed… Cheers 🍻
  9. John Ruy
    I know we can never have enough resources for scale lumber. 🪵 so I will add mine. https://www.northeasternscalelumber.com/index.php https://www.northeasternscalelumber.com/pub_data/1/cms/2022 Retail Price Sheet.pdf
  10. John Ruy
    OK… I can fix the first four by setting a new frame and striping down the paint. I will have scale down the paint now… Cheers 🍻
  11. John Ruy
    Been there, the smallest I can find is 1/16 x 1/16. Practice makes perfect. 👌 I just may have to go back and rework the first four windows. OCD IS KICKING IN. 🤪
  12. John Ruy
    Kieth, Thanks for the tip, my Xacto Knife is working well for me… Midwest Products is the first place I went. If you click on those products listed they are “temporarily out of stock” and have been for some time. Northeastern Scale Lumber is here in MA And is a good company as well.
  13. John Ruy
    Thanks Keith, The Smallest wood I could get at Northeastern Scale Lumber. (O Scale 1” x 2”) Laid flat for the trim and on its side for the sash. That and a steady hand. 😜 TEDIOUS! The trick is getting them all the same size. LOL 😂 John
  14. John Ruy
    Windows and doors… Aft Bulkhead… Engine Room Windows and Doors on Main Deck. Verifying consistent sizing… Onwards 🍻
  15. John Ruy
    Progress… @Ian_Grant Cabin work has begun. 😎 Cheers 🍻
  16. John Ruy
    … and so it begins at the bow and working my way back.
  17. John Ruy
    Yes… Really looking forward to the Paddlewheel. 😆
  18. John Ruy
    Thanks… Yes “very tedious. 🤨 But that’s what it’s all about, accuracy…
  19. John Ruy
    Hull and Main Deck completed… Ready to mount on a base… Cheers 🍻
  20. John Ruy
    Congratulations Phil, What a journey it was for you, your detailed explanations and in depth reporting of your research are such an inspiration. It has been great following your build to its completion. John
  21. John Ruy
    Looks interesting Keith, count me in…
  22. John Ruy
    Deck Furnishings continue… Forward Companionway… Bosun’s Locker and Head… Fair Leads for Head sail Sheets… Cheers 🍻
  23. John Ruy
    Details Forecastle… Windless Post… Ships Bell 🔔 Anchor Chains… Cheers 🍻
  24. John Ruy
    More work on the hull… I use Upol Glazing and Spot Putty to fill in small imperfections… Then sand some more… Another coat of primer… Cheers 🍻
  25. John Ruy
    VERY NICE! Phil

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