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About Pete Jaquith

  • Birthday 07/04/1943

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    Indio, CA
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    Family and friends, full size shipbuilding, marine history, scale ship models, and woodworking

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  1.    David659 reacted to a post in a topic: Brig Fair American circa 1780 by Pete Jaquith - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale
  2.    Archi reacted to a post in a topic: Double planking a hull: pros and cons
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  4. Pete Jaquith started following Seguin 1884 by rvchima - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1:48 - wooden steam tug , Phantom 1868 by Greg Davis - Model Shipways - 1:48 scale - New York Pilot Boat , Hercules by Kevin - FINISHED - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat and 7 others
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  8. Pete Jaquith
    Tapering the quarterdeck planks on my Fair American was worthwhile and not that difficult. Shipbuilder. Images 127 & 131 show the quarterdeck and Image 132 shows the process.
  9.    Roger Pellett reacted to a post in a topic: Eagle 1847 by Pete Jaquith - FINISHED - Topsail Schooner
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  12.    Pete Jaquith reacted to a post in a topic: USCG Harriet Lane by _SalD_ - Model Shipways - 1:96
  13. Pete Jaquith
    Here is how I solved the problem in my 14 Gun Brig Fair American kit. The fillers were either bass wood or sugar pine.
  14. Pete Jaquith
    After graduating from Webb Institute of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, I joined Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME. My 1st year included an apprenticeship in the "full scale" and "1/10th scale" mold lofts. Very enjoyable time and I learned a lot re structural design, material routing, and design for production. Later in my career, I ran the mold loft at BIW and oversaw the transition to 3D CAD. Today, most of the traditional loft functions are preformed near automatically using artificial intelligence (AI) and the 3D CAD design product model. Recently I have assisted the US Navy and warship builders with recommendations re modern 3D CAD Product Model design systems. For model building, I prefer to draw my own lines using ship's curves, a tapered pine batten, and lead batten weights from my four years at Webb.
  15. Pete Jaquith
    As shown in the 1st picture they are great weights for ship modeling. I cast mine at Webb Institute in 1961. Shipbuilder, Pete
  16. Pete Jaquith
    Hi Bruce, I used fillers on my 14 Gun Brig Fair American build. The fillers were bass wood, and they were a great help in fairing the hull. The model was single planked with 1/16" bass wood planking. Regards, Pete
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  22. Pete Jaquith
    Tim, the paint colors are period marine acrylics by Model shipways (Model Expo). Not perfect but I like the color selection. Good to hear from you. Regards, Pete
  23.    Pete Jaquith reacted to a post in a topic: Flying Fish by Jared - Model Shipways - 1:96
  24. Pete Jaquith
    Shipbuilders, My ship modeling has been limited in recent months due to: Preparation of a major Technical Paper on "Warship Design and Acquisition" to be published in the Naval Engineers Journal Sept. `21 issue, an American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) publication. Incredibly hot weather which prevents work in my garage shop. With the paper complete and weather improving, I look forward to getting back to the shop. Regards, Pete
  25.    Pete Jaquith reacted to a post in a topic: Le Coureur 1776 by captain_hook - CAF - Scale 1:48
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  28. Pete Jaquith
    Very interesting and informative build. We are all watching. Pete
  29. Pete Jaquith
    I recently purchased the CAF Model 130mm ships boat kit. With some additions as recommended by Allan, this builds into an interesting 18' lap strake cutter. I plan to display it stowed on the gallows in traditional fashion. Next step is on to the quarterdeck rails. Regards, Pete
  30. Pete Jaquith
    Allan, Thanks for your input. I will try to address these points in my build. Kind regards, Pete
  31. Pete Jaquith
    I recently purchased CAF Model's B-01-130 130mm lap strake ship's boat. The parts are very delicate. What glue would be appropriate for assembly? Regards, Pete - Shipbuilder
  32. Pete Jaquith
    With the Brig Fair American hull painting complete, construction continued with installation of hull outfit: Transom trim and carvings were highlighted/painted with Deco Color Prime-Premio gold metallic paint pens Transom windows were previously formed to follow the curve of the transom trim and planking Transom windows were painted, glazed, and installed (Micro Kristal Klear was used for window glazing) Ship’s name was installed (prepared and printed with MS Word) Rudder chains were blackened and installed Next steps will continue with installation of the quarter deck rails. Regards from the shipyard, Pete Jaquith
  33. Pete Jaquith
    An old article from the files using copper tape. Regards from the shipyard, Pete Copper Sheathing the Ship Model Hull_Rev 2.doc
  34. Pete Jaquith
    Shop conditions have improved allowing further progress. With the Brig Fair American hull painting complete, construction continued with installation of hull outfit: Chain plates were fabricated from 22 ga. silver soldered brass wire rings (1/2” and 7/16” dia. respectively), formed around the deadeyes, and closed with soft solder. A simple jig was used to check the forming of deadeyes. Deadeye/chain plate assemblies were painted/installed Channel caps were painted/installed With the bow and P/S side zones complete, next steps will address completion of transom details. Regards from the shipyard, Pete Jaquith
  35. Pete Jaquith
    Shop conditions have improved significantly. Now working to relearn past skills (i.e. silver brazing, window glazing, etc.); however, overhanging potential of a large full scale shipbuilding project. I will have to work to balance priorities. Pictures will follow completion of chain plates, lower deadeyes, channel caps, etc. Regards from the shipyard Pete

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