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Papa got a reaction from thibaultron in Novel Way of Making a Stay Mouse
I need to make a mouse for my Granado. This looks like a good technique.
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Papa got a reaction from Canute in BlueJacket Shipcrafters Lobster Boat: A Review
i purchased the kit around 2008, I think it was, when we were visiting Maine and I stopped into their facility in Searsport, ME and got around to building it just a couple years ago. Perhaps the kit had been up-graded since that time. It might even have been a Laughing Whale kit in a Bluekacket box.
I have a Laughing Whale model of Slocum's "Spray" that I had been sort of reluctant to start. I just re-read his "Sailing Alone Around the World" and that has encouraged me to give it a go.
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Papa got a reaction from nancysqueaks in SMS Helgoland by Papa - Modelik - 1:200 - CARD
It has taken a while to figure out all the pieces for the funnels. i think I've got it. Some touch-up paint needed I see.
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Papa got a reaction from thibaultron in BlueJacket Shipcrafters Lobster Boat: A Review
i purchased the kit around 2008, I think it was, when we were visiting Maine and I stopped into their facility in Searsport, ME and got around to building it just a couple years ago. Perhaps the kit had been up-graded since that time. It might even have been a Laughing Whale kit in a Bluekacket box.
I have a Laughing Whale model of Slocum's "Spray" that I had been sort of reluctant to start. I just re-read his "Sailing Alone Around the World" and that has encouraged me to give it a go.
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Papa got a reaction from John Allen in BlueJacket Shipcrafters Lobster Boat: A Review
And I should add: Cathead’s model looks fantastic. Could be taken for a real boat with some clever photoshopping
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Papa got a reaction from Duanelaker in BlueJacket Shipcrafters Lobster Boat: A Review
I also built this lobster boat and had similar experiences as cathead: bulkheads not correct and needing shims etc. I also thought the plans were very poor and the instructions often bore little relationship to the plans. The wood was brittle and I was constantly fixing broken parts. Over all I was very disappointed with the kit, as I have been with other the Bluejacket kits I built: ironclads Monitor and Virginia.
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Papa got a reaction from mtaylor in BlueJacket Shipcrafters Lobster Boat: A Review
i purchased the kit around 2008, I think it was, when we were visiting Maine and I stopped into their facility in Searsport, ME and got around to building it just a couple years ago. Perhaps the kit had been up-graded since that time. It might even have been a Laughing Whale kit in a Bluekacket box.
I have a Laughing Whale model of Slocum's "Spray" that I had been sort of reluctant to start. I just re-read his "Sailing Alone Around the World" and that has encouraged me to give it a go.
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Papa got a reaction from thibaultron in BlueJacket Shipcrafters Lobster Boat: A Review
And I should add: Cathead’s model looks fantastic. Could be taken for a real boat with some clever photoshopping
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Papa got a reaction from thibaultron in BlueJacket Shipcrafters Lobster Boat: A Review
I also built this lobster boat and had similar experiences as cathead: bulkheads not correct and needing shims etc. I also thought the plans were very poor and the instructions often bore little relationship to the plans. The wood was brittle and I was constantly fixing broken parts. Over all I was very disappointed with the kit, as I have been with other the Bluejacket kits I built: ironclads Monitor and Virginia.
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Papa got a reaction from catopower in HMS Mercury by catopower - Shipyard - 1/96 scale - CARD
Quite impressive what can be done in paper. I am very tempted to try a paper ship kit. I recently did a monastery in paper and found that an enjoyable build. I will continue to enjoy this build log/
Ron
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Papa got a reaction from Cathead in BlueJacket Shipcrafters Lobster Boat: A Review
i purchased the kit around 2008, I think it was, when we were visiting Maine and I stopped into their facility in Searsport, ME and got around to building it just a couple years ago. Perhaps the kit had been up-graded since that time. It might even have been a Laughing Whale kit in a Bluekacket box.
I have a Laughing Whale model of Slocum's "Spray" that I had been sort of reluctant to start. I just re-read his "Sailing Alone Around the World" and that has encouraged me to give it a go.
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Papa got a reaction from mtaylor in BlueJacket Shipcrafters Lobster Boat: A Review
And I should add: Cathead’s model looks fantastic. Could be taken for a real boat with some clever photoshopping
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Papa got a reaction from mtaylor in BlueJacket Shipcrafters Lobster Boat: A Review
I also built this lobster boat and had similar experiences as cathead: bulkheads not correct and needing shims etc. I also thought the plans were very poor and the instructions often bore little relationship to the plans. The wood was brittle and I was constantly fixing broken parts. Over all I was very disappointed with the kit, as I have been with other the Bluejacket kits I built: ironclads Monitor and Virginia.
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Papa got a reaction from Canute in BlueJacket Shipcrafters Lobster Boat: A Review
And I should add: Cathead’s model looks fantastic. Could be taken for a real boat with some clever photoshopping
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Papa got a reaction from Canute in BlueJacket Shipcrafters Lobster Boat: A Review
I also built this lobster boat and had similar experiences as cathead: bulkheads not correct and needing shims etc. I also thought the plans were very poor and the instructions often bore little relationship to the plans. The wood was brittle and I was constantly fixing broken parts. Over all I was very disappointed with the kit, as I have been with other the Bluejacket kits I built: ironclads Monitor and Virginia.
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Papa reacted to Dan Vadas in IJN Amatsukaze by Dan Vadas - FINISHED - Halinski - 1:200 scale - CARD and Brass - WW2 Japanese Destroyer -
The Rigging is all finished, it only took about 3 hours .
The last thing to be fitted is the one I usually try to leave to the end - the Ensign, or whatever the Japanese equivalent is . I just noticed that the railing at the stern is bent, good thing I took this pic or I may have missed it :
And here are a couple of pics of the finished ship. I'll be putting more into the Gallery :
Total time to build was exactly 3 months, about 6 months less than I was expecting it to take . Next up will be Bismarck, starting tomorrow.
Danny
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Papa got a reaction from Old Collingwood in SMS Helgoland by Papa - Modelik - 1:200 - CARD
Attaching the bulwark strips. Looks like I need to get some touch-up paints.
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Papa got a reaction from Old Collingwood in SMS Helgoland by Papa - Modelik - 1:200 - CARD
Back from our tour of Italy and back to my models. Almost finished with the lower hull. Adding the seam hiding strips
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Papa got a reaction from cog in SMS Helgoland by Papa - Modelik - 1:200 - CARD
Don't think that is necessary, the cradle is foam-core poster board so not likely to injure me. But, point taken, the edges might get in the way. I will see how it goes as i progress. Not sure what to do for a permanent mount if she ever gets finished.
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Papa got a reaction from EJ_L in Cutty Sark by mojofilter - Sergal/Mantua - 1:78
I love the jig for the bulkheads. You should do a short construction article on that alone!
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Papa reacted to Mike Dowling in Red Dragon by Mike Dowling - FINISHED - Artesania Latina
I am cheating a bit as this isn't so much a build log as a final result. After finishing my Dennis Bus I went back to a boat to see if I remembered how to do it!! I have to say I really was quite pleased with my hull and the planking this time. The kit came with horrid stick on decorations which I deliberately left off but I did line the bulwarks which the kit did not allow for. It would have looked dreadful if I hadn't.
My next build is going to be a non boat plane. Yes, another Sopwith Camel 1/16 but this time I will do a log because I think I am going to need a lot of help with it !
Watch this space folks.
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Papa got a reaction from hexnut in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
The detail is amazing. You have a steady hand and a sharp eye. This model just blows me away.
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Papa got a reaction from mtaylor in Bismarck by Semorebutts - FINISHED - Trumpeter - 1/200 scale - PLASTIC - with MK1 detail set
The detail is amazing. You have a steady hand and a sharp eye. This model just blows me away.
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