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  • Birthday 09/18/1938

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    Scottsdale AZ
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    Aviation ( retired pilot, USMC & TWA), travel, family

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  1.    Der Alte Rentner reacted to a post in a topic: USS Constitution by Hipexec - FINISHED - Constructo - 1:82
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  13. HIPEXEC
    Decals on wood are tricky. It’s very hard to get them perfect these decals are on painted wood. good luck
  14.    HIPEXEC reacted to a post in a topic: New York Harbor 85' Diesel Tugboat by hipexec - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters
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  16. HIPEXEC
    I’m looking for a kit that I can build noahs Ark. it doesn’t have to be a Noahs Ark kit just one I can bash to look like Noahs Ark any suggestions? thanks
  17. HIPEXEC
    Very nice build. Great detail Hipexec
  18. HIPEXEC
    Thanks! any suggestions for my next build?
  19.    HIPEXEC reacted to a post in a topic: New York Harbor 85' Diesel Tugboat by hipexec - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters
  20. HIPEXEC
    The big mod was creating and building the water cannons. I had to research that a lot. Then I had to build the water cannon out of available components. Then I searched for NYFD decals and had the make sure they were the correct size . Mounting the decals was tricky on wood Bur basically it’s your tugboat with some bells and whistles Rich Hipexec
  21.    HIPEXEC reacted to a post in a topic: New York Harbor 85' Diesel Tugboat by hipexec - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters
  22. HIPEXEC
    Nic I have no idea how many of your tugboat kits have been built, but mine is probably the first to be converted to a fireboat. Are you happy about me hijacking your kit? ….. Or upset? hipexec
  23. HIPEXEC
    I added a FDNY decal to the stern
  24. HIPEXEC
    I’m basically finished with railings. Just some clean up and touch up.
  25. HIPEXEC
    Thanks Nic i got the rod to finish the railings!
  26.    HIPEXEC reacted to a post in a topic: New York Harbor 85' Diesel Tugboat by hipexec - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters
  27. HIPEXEC
    This tugboat kit says it’s for less experienced builders. I’ve been building boats for years most of which were plank on bulkhead or plank on frame period sailing ships. Two of my builds are now in museums, but I have to say I’ve had some challenging times building this tugboat. It’s not a walk in the park.
  28. HIPEXEC
    I had a chance to buy this exact kit from a person on Ebay who offered me this kit for half what BlueJacket charges. They claimed it was unopened and complete. As tempting as that was I told the seller I’d rather pay full price in case I needed support from BlueJacket. Wow what a good decision that was. BlueJacket has been supporting me maximum. Please consider BlueJacket before you buy another kit.
  29. HIPEXEC
    To install the stantions for the rails there has to be a small micro hole so the bottom tip can just snugly fit. Just before inserting the post the tip needs a thin coat of CA glue. Just enough so it doesn’t show .
  30.    HIPEXEC reacted to a post in a topic: New York Harbor 85' Diesel Tugboat by hipexec - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters
  31. HIPEXEC
    Yes. CA
  32. HIPEXEC
    Aerial view of the railings
  33. HIPEXEC
    I have three stantions left. If I have enough railing rod when i finish those already installed, I’ll add two more to the pilot house roof

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