MrBlueJacket

15 hours ago, rwiederrich said:

It begins with the chain clews for the upper topsail yard.  Threading  chain is like threading a wet noodle through a straw.  
Rob

When doing the chains for the Red Jacket, I first tied fine sewing thread to the chain, then stiffened the other end with CA glue. I think you will find it much easier.

Nic

Rigged the rear gaff......

Started to fit out the rear boom. Interesting that on the bottom of the boom there is a block and tackle setup that apparently goes nowhere. I seem to recall (and correct me if I'm wrong) that it is a tensioner to help prevent hogging of the boom itself.

In the Penobscott Marine Museum there is a schooner model with the same setup, belaying to the jaws.

And installed the bobstay chains as well. I tried 6 times to get them taught by myself, but wasn't happy. Ended up holding the knots and have my wife put on the glue.

Best I could do alone.

With extra hands, much better result.

And on the Wyoming front........

Ran the fo'c'sle mast forestays thru the bees to the stem.

18 hours ago, Roger Pellett said:

What material are you using for rigging.  It does a good job looking like galvanized wire rope.

 

Roger

It is .015 white cotton line, painted with a silver paint stick

Getting back to the Wyoming, the first 3 masts have double spring stays.

In modern ships, the spreaders actually spread out the stays for more leverage.

But in old ships, my opinion (without any direct evidence) is that they are to stabilize the long run of the stays rather than change their direction.

Nic

When I bought Bluejacket 9 yrs ago, I told people I never bought so many kits at one time in my life!

Starting the rigging with the spring stays etc. working from the middle out. I plan to do the booms and gaffs before the shrouds.

Very nice. And a quick build, too! Your customer file now shows a 10% discount off your next kit from us.

Nic

Regarding the line on the jumbo sail, to me it looks like a reef line, but that is inconsistent with the reef points on the main. It is unlikely but possible that the sail was added onto at some point, which is cheaper than making a whole new sail. Other than that, I don't know.

I'll probably put a few furled sails on her.

Nic

*sigh*

Not really, I enjoy rigging.

Very nice. Your customer file ow shows you will get a 10% discount on the next kit you buy from us.

Nic

Beautiful work. Nice and symmetric.

Nic

With a little keel weight, it should sail just fine.

Nic

Here:

https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/

On 5/23/2022 at 11:44 AM, Avi said:

I’d be happy to. I don’t think this build log is the right place for it. Is there a better thread, or some good place to upload them?

Perhaps the gallery?

We have had many requests to resurrect both the Maine and Olympia kits, but I believe that would be unethical and I won't do it. However, our soon-to-be-released kit of the USS Oregon will be open stock, and not limited.

Nic

Kurt,

Thanks for the review.

Nic

A more detailed description of this water technique can be found at the bottom of this newsletter here:

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News--tips--and-happenings-from-BlueJacket-Shipcrafters--Inc-.html?soid=1105166336677&aid=cPJIB86-yUw

After the paint dries, hit the tops of the waves with flat white, glue the ship in, and I'm calling this model complete!

Now that the spackle is dry, it's time to paint. Spray the entire surface with a medium to dark blue.

Next step is to paint light blue, spayed at a very shallow angle, to just highlight the sides of the waves.

Then flip it to the other side, and do the same with green.

So now it's time to make the water base. Start by making off the edges to where you want them to be, and scoop some spackle onto the base.

Then smear it sort of evenly over the surface. no need to be neat about it.

Unfortunately, the next step photo didn't come out. You put on a vinyl glove and slightly wet it. The tap on the spackle to make a wave pattern. If you don't like it, wipe it off and do it again. when you're happy with it, wrap the hull in saran wrap and press into the wet spackle. This photo is the result. Let it dry