MrBlueJacket

You're correct, it's missing. We will change the manual.

Nic

Awesome work!

12 hours ago, Cathead said:

So I feel I owe an apology to all those who have signed up for this: I'm afraid I jumped the gun in starting this log. I thought I'd find more time to work on the project but it's just not happening. Given my upcoming schedule I don't think I'll be able to work on it until sometime in November. Very sorry to bait-and-switch; I'm disappointed too! But I think I'll do a better job if I can actually focus on it, and right now (and through the next 3-4 weeks) there's just too much else going on for that to happen. 

I have a model that sat for 10 years before finishing it. Not to worry.

Nic

Hi,

Seguin research was done many many years ago. I just did an image search, and of the hundreds of photos, not one shows any evidence of sails. In the picture you show with sails, the booms are very evident, and Seguin lacks those. Of course, sails could be loose-footed. I'm at a loss.

Nic

You're the first to post our Mahogany Runabout!

Nic

3 hours ago, ClipperFan said:

Rob, you learn something every day. I didn't know HO figures were 1:96th scale.

They are not. They are 1/87 scale. However, the difference is very small (only 10%) and not noticeable on a large model.

On 9/27/2022 at 5:37 PM, rvchima said:

I added a spring to keep the rudder centered, and covered it with a great grate. I intended the grate to hide the joint in the deck but it came out misaligned. Oh well.

 

A coil of rope hides many errors.

Nic

Having done what I could on the port side, flip over to the starboard side again. I'll be adding to mast #4; shrouds 1 & 4, jackstays,  backstay, and ratlines every 5th batten. To #3 mast; shrouds 2&3 (for the battens) and start the jackstay. Then we'll flip yet again.

So now I've flipped to the port side. Masts 6 & 5 are completely done, working on #4 and 3.

Excellent job! PM me your full name & address so I can put you in our system and note 10% off the next kit you buy from us.

Nic

There is something seriously wrong with the shaped hull, that should never have gone out the door. I will send a replacement on Monday. Your mystery piece is an unfinished hull blank, again, should not be there.

Although we suggest an assembly sequence, if it bothers you, you can always make your own decision.

Nic

10 hours ago, rwiederrich said:

Pat , good observation.  Those chains would most likely be encased in a canvas sleeve. 
 

I tried several attempts, but none were acceptable or truly convincing, so I opted to leave the chain virgin.  Knowing the issue was an extremely minor one.  
 

Rob

Hi Rob,

Check post #204 for leather simulation.

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19500-red-jacket-by-mrbluejacket-finished-bluejacket-shipcrafters-scale-18-1-196/page/7/

Nic

As a small update, I am beginning discussions with the absolutely perfect fit for the business. If and when it goes through, I think you will all agree with me. Of course, this process takes several months.

Nic

So after almost a month to do 2 repairs, I am back to the Wyoming. Attaching battens to the starboard side of #4 mast. No, the battens aren't crooked, they are parallel to the waterlne, but because the masts are raked, it looks skewed.

Well done! Your customer file now show you will get a 10% discount on the next kit you get from us

Nic

Referring to post #122 above, the tackle under the boom is called a boom preventer guy. Our buddy Jerry T sent me this:

"Nic,

I came across the Model Ship World blog you and Al are doing regarding the WYOMING prototype.  An extraordinary model for sure.  I read with interest the question about the purpose of the luff tackle rigged along the bottom of the booms.  I came across this feature when researching my construction of the BOWDOIN model a number of years ago.  See photos below.  I found the answer to this question in Chapelle’s “The American Fishing Schooners”, page 357.  This was a boom guy, a preventer whose forward end was rigged to a staple on the rail just aft of the shrouds when the boom was rigged out for running before the wind.  Its purpose was to keep that boom steady as the vessel rolls and to prevent an accidental jibe.  Maintaining control of those booms was critical on the big schooners."

So while the boom sheet prevents it from extending too far, this guy prevents it from accidentally returning towards the boat thereby keeping it in a fixed position..

We have made a change to the kit to eliminate that problem.

Nic

11 hours ago, Jason Builder said:

 

Sorry for all the pictures at 90deg, not sure how to rotate pictures on the forum.....

I had that problem, too. Just re-size the pictures down a bit.

From what I've seen of the speculations about what the Ark looked like, you could start with a shoe box or a length of 4x4. HiS models does make an Ark kit. Google Noah's Ark models and you will find examples.

Nic.

On 8/27/2022 at 5:49 PM, HIPEXEC said:

Thanks!

any suggestions  for my next build?

Charles Morgan cutaway, Seguin, or Pauline

your customer file shows 10% off the next kit you buy from us.

Nic

Great job. Your customer file now shows 10% off the next kit you buy from us.

nic

Creativity and ingenuity prevent everything being cookie-cutter. I couldn't be more delighted. Send me a couple of pix and a paragraph or two of your mods and I'll make it "model of the month" sometime.

Nic

You're welcome.

OK, more on its way.

Nic