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  1. MrBlueJacket
    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
  2. MrBlueJacket
    Kurt, Thanks for the review. Nic
  3. MrBlueJacket
    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
  4. MrBlueJacket
    After the paint dries, hit the tops of the waves with flat white, glue the ship in, and I'm calling this model complete!
  5. MrBlueJacket
    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.
  6. MrBlueJacket
    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
  7. MrBlueJacket
    It took awhile, but I was successful. I think the look is quite good at this scale.
  8. MrBlueJacket
    Here they are, all in, and i placed the sil in position. what a birds nest of lines. This will be interesting to see if I can tie them off.
  9. MrBlueJacket
    So after thinking of options like wire, etc. I settled on using thread. I have a spool of .015 tan line, so I cut off several 6" lengths and inserted them through holes I made in the sail..
  10. MrBlueJacket
    And the staysail and jibsail are attached. I glued them to their respective stays with tachy glue. Next I have to figure out how to do the mast hoops.
  11. MrBlueJacket
    Here's the jib sail pattern being test fitted. And it gets the same treatment as the staysail did.
  12. MrBlueJacket
    The sheet on the right is liberally sprayed with flat clear lacquer, which doesn't shrink it. Then the second piece is laid over it, and wiped with a finger to remove any air bubbles.
  13. MrBlueJacket
    Starting to do the sails. First step is to tape the sail pattern down, then tape silkspan over it. Next step is to trace the lines onto the silkspan, then cut another piece with the grain at 90 degrees to the first piece.
  14. MrBlueJacket
    Both gaffs installed. All that is left are the sails, davits, lifeboat, anchors and stern flag. Oh, and putting it on a water base display.
  15. MrBlueJacket
    Prepped blocks for both gaffs.
  16. MrBlueJacket
    Main boom rigged.
  17. MrBlueJacket
    Bluejacket is proud to announce an exciting new kit, the Ellie Mara, a 2-masted coastal schooner typical of the mid-1800's. With a wide beam and shallow draft, she could get very close to the shore. The kit has a cast resin hull, laser cut pieces, Britannia fittings, brass rod, and 4 sizes and colors of rigging thread. overall length is 15", and is scaled for HO (1:87) She has a very attractive list price of $124.00, part number K1115.
  18. MrBlueJacket
    Very nice, Jim! more photos, please. And your customer file now shows you will get a 10% discount off the next kit you buy from us. I can suggest Red Jacket, Charles Notman, Alfred, Mahogany runabout to name a few.
  19. MrBlueJacket
    Last night I rigged the fore boom.
  20. MrBlueJacket
    Thanks, Chris
  21. MrBlueJacket
    With the standing rigging done, time to prep and paint the blocks.
  22. MrBlueJacket
    Finally, the spring and triatic stays
  23. MrBlueJacket
    Mainmast standing rigging. Don't know why the pictures are coming out sideways.
  24. MrBlueJacket
    Foremast standing rigging and bow stays
  25. MrBlueJacket
    Masts and bowsprit installed and all spars made.

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