Jerry Berenson
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Nic, LNAN 15A boiler room light glasses are tiny and MUCH smaller than the 15B spacers on the Nantucket. Should I paint the spacers and if so what color… black? (Sketch 10 page 19). Thanks, Jerry
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Bluejacket’s plans and accompanied manual are very explicit.
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When digging out the hatches going down to the crew’s deck, I chiseled them out, filed them square and flattened the floor down as much as possible. I then cut out extra decking material and covered the base of the hole with the decking.
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Mike, yes I am enjoying making it! It should be a very attractive ship if I make it correctly!
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Avi, go on Amazon and check out “ headband magnifier rechargeable magnifying glasses with light” or “Mighty sight LED magnifying eyewear “. There are many others on Amazon. They are about $25. The ones I use are from my dental practice and are about $2000. I would try the cheaper ones .
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Both of you (Avi and Kurt) are craftsmen ! Both your Connies will be gorgeous when completed. I was very thankful to have Kurt’s blog to follow while building mine. You must remember that I am a fully retired dentist and am used to working with intricate and detailed small items. I also did not plank my hull and used copper adhesive tape which I vertically scored every 1/2” instead of metal plates. I spent at least 4 -6 hrs daily and many times more on my build during the pandemic. If you do not have optical loupes with a light, invest in them since they make working on the model so much easier. Regards to you both, Jerry. P.S. the Nantucket Lighthouse model is a lot of fun to build.
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Not to worry, my Flying Cloud clipper ship which was a scratch build took me 53 years ! I started it at age 17.
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Hi Avi, I am sure your model is keeping you busy. As I stated earlier, I decided to take a break from deadeyes, blocks and rigging. I do not know how to send you a link to see my build but if you type in the key word Nantucket , my blog pops up when you scroll down. I now fully understand the differences and ratings Bluejacket gives to their model kits as my model comes with several pieces which are preformed unlike the Connie. My wife is concerned that we will need a bigger house for my models… not happening 😀Luckily we have high ceilings so my Connie is above the kitchen cabinets.Hope you are well. Regards Jerry
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I just completed the hull of Nantucket. Keel and cap rails placed as well as the anchor opening, bulwark stiffeners, freezing ports and Hawse lip. I painted the hull with 3 coats of acrylic red paint sanding between coats. I tried to use a pencil marking around the ship for the waterline but was unable to see the markings on the paint. I measured the waterline from the plans and masked the area and painted the bottom of the ship with flat black acrylic paint. After drying I placed the adhesive letters on both sides. The ship is on a temporary cradle until I buy brass pedestals and a baseboard.
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Thanks Roger, the scale is 1/8” per foot. The overall length of the model is approx 19”. Much smaller than the model I just completed of the Constitution which is also 1/8” but is almost 40” in length.
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Air ports drilled and metal tubing placed. Sheer strakes and Rub rails placed as well as Bilge keels. I have thinned the bulwark at the stern while learning my lesson to not apply too much pressure on my Dremel . 1/32 of an inch is quite thin and I accidentally fractured off a piece of the bulwark. I recemented it and filled in a couple of defects with wood filler. The thinning requires a lot of patience. I am tempted to leave them on the thicker side. I am awaiting a new set of sharp modeling chisels before I begin the bow section. I also fitted and installed the propeller frame.
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Laxian Key, thanks for the info and enjoy your build also. Look forward to any info. Jerry
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After pencilling in the midline and the perpendicular station lines down the sides I started the shaping of the hull using the templates. I first removed the extra carving lugs from the bow and stern. The most difficult area is around the stern post which has to be reduced from a approx. 1/2 inch to 1/16 inch. The shaping of the starboard side is almost done. You can see the difference to the port side which I have not touched yet.
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Thank you !😀
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I wish to continue and add new photos and dialogue to my existing post of my model build. How exactly do I do it? Thanks, Jerry
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Hi Avi, I just returned to model ship world and checked on your model! Great work, looking forward to your future posts. On our annual Maine vacation in July, I stopped in at Bluejacket and picked up a new kit of the Nantucket Lightship to build. I wanted to take a break from rigging and it is a very striking model when completed. I have started a post on the build today. The actual ship is moored close by in New Bedford harbor. Regards, Jerry
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I recently completed the USS Constitution model from Bluejacket Shipcrafters. Since I am retired and was unable like many of us to go anywhere during the pandemic , I was able to complete it in 17 months. I just bought and began the construction of the model of the Nantucket Lightship. I wanted a break from shrouds, rigging and yards along with the fact that the actual ship is moored 45 minutes away from me in New Bedford Harbor. I am posting my initial work on the hull as well as pictures I took of the actual ship.
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Avi, I just went over to my profile,scrolled down and my posting was there. Kurt had replied to it. I am tech savvy but for some reason I find it difficult to navigate this site. I did not want to add my pictures to your blog but if you can’t find my posting I will send them to you. Jerry
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Hi Avi, I completed my build of the Constitution today and just posted some pictures of it. I think It came out quite well. Not museum quality but definitely display quality, I hope all is well in Israel. Regards, Jerry
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I just completed my build of Bluejacket’s model of the Constitution. It took me 17 months from start to finish. Very challenging but very satisfying. I lashed down the anchor on the starboard side but left it hanging on the port side. I also painted the blocks wood color instead of black. Thanks to everyone who gave me advise.
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Avi, thank you. I haven’t been posting . Truthfully I am occasionally somewhat confused how to manipulate thru this site. Yesterday’s was the first one in a long time. I plan on posting upon completion with commentary about what I did do as well as some alterations I made such as painting the blocks etc… wood color and not black. I basically followed the plans with the kit (especially the rigging) augmented by Karl Marquardt’s book. I did not plan to make it museum quality since I do not have that skill level but it is display quality! Keep up your fine work and I look forward to your posts, regards, Jerry
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Avi, your model is looking great! Very meticulous! I recently completed the standing and running rigging as well as the 1st of the 3 whaleboats. I rigged the whaleboat today and have enclosed some pictures.
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I have just completed the rigging off my model of the Constitution. I am 15 months into the build and still have to fabricate the 3 whaleboats as well as the anchor.
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I resorted to using a Dremel carefully to reduce the inside of the hull. Thanks for the compliment but as I stated previously, I am a recently fully retired dentist with lots of time to work on the ship. Enjoy ! Jerry
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Hi Avi, I sporadically go on modelshipworld and enjoy the blogs especially yours. You did mention at one time about what cements were best to use. On my Constitution build I use Elmer’s glue -all extra strong formula as well as CA (krazy glue). I buy both on Amazon especially the CA in a10 pack. I have a lot of respect for those model builders who did not have CA cements in their arsenal. Reducing the thickness of the bulwarks as you are doing is vital. I made the mistake of not thinning them down sufficiently and not allowing some of the cannons on the gun deck to protrude enough. All in all I am having a great time building the Constitution and am privileged enough to live near Boston where I can see the actual ship. I am approaching a year into my build and have enclosed a photo of it along with a couple of others of the actual ship. Do not hesitate to contact me at jerrybdds@comcast.net if I can help you out with any advise about the pitfalls and successes I have had while building it. שלומ Jerry
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