HIPEXEC

Decals on wood are tricky. It’s very hard to get them perfect 

these decals are on painted wood. 
good luck

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

Very nice build. Great detail

Hipexec

Thanks!

any suggestions  for my next build?

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

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

I added a FDNY decal to the stern

I’m basically finished with railings. Just some clean up and touch up. 

Thanks Nic

i got the rod to finish the railings! 

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.

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.

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 . 

4 hours ago, src said:

Well done Rich,

What are you using to hold the railings in, CA?

Sam

Yes. CA

Aerial view of the railings 

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

since BlueJacket is mailing me one last rail rod, i installed the stantions. 

I had a name plate made and it came in the mail today. So I installed it

Thanks! That should do it. You run a great company. Good luck in finding a buyer

Dear BlueJacket…I’ve wasted not one scrap of rod and still I’m short. I don’t even have 1/4 “ left over

Thanks everyone. I stayed away from rigging but these rails are just as difficult for these old fingers and eyes. 🤪

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!!

Working on the railings. Finished off up to first ladder. A few more to go

Thanks BlueJacket! I received the missing railing rod today. You are the best!!!

1 hour ago, pwog said:

Nice build Rich! This boat is on my to do list. I wish more models of tug boats were available, especially some of the more modern designs.

Thanks

Installed the ship’s bell as per the plan. Now wsiting for rods to finish the railings