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  1. HIPEXEC
    Decals on wood are tricky. It’s very hard to get them perfect these decals are on painted wood. good luck
  2. 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
  3. HIPEXEC
    Very nice build. Great detail Hipexec
  4. HIPEXEC
    Thanks! any suggestions for my next build?
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. HIPEXEC
    I added a FDNY decal to the stern
  8. HIPEXEC
    I’m basically finished with railings. Just some clean up and touch up.
  9. HIPEXEC
    Thanks Nic i got the rod to finish the railings!
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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 .
  13. HIPEXEC
    Yes. CA
  14. HIPEXEC
    Aerial view of the railings
  15. 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
  16. HIPEXEC
    since BlueJacket is mailing me one last rail rod, i installed the stantions.
  17. HIPEXEC
    I had a name plate made and it came in the mail today. So I installed it
  18. HIPEXEC
    Thanks! That should do it. You run a great company. Good luck in finding a buyer
  19. HIPEXEC
    Dear BlueJacket…I’ve wasted not one scrap of rod and still I’m short. I don’t even have 1/4 “ left over
  20. HIPEXEC
    Thanks everyone. I stayed away from rigging but these rails are just as difficult for these old fingers and eyes. 🤪
  21. HIPEXEC
    I spoke too soon! BlueJacket only sent me one F1159 thin rod but i still have many rail stands left to go? One more thin rod please!!
  22. HIPEXEC
    Working on the railings. Finished off up to first ladder. A few more to go
  23. HIPEXEC
    Thanks BlueJacket! I received the missing railing rod today. You are the best!!!
  24. HIPEXEC
    Thanks
  25. HIPEXEC
    Installed the ship’s bell as per the plan. Now wsiting for rods to finish the railings

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