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  1. 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.
  2. MrBlueJacket
    Here's the jib sail pattern being test fitted. And it gets the same treatment as the staysail did.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. MrBlueJacket
    Prepped blocks for both gaffs.
  7. MrBlueJacket
    Main boom rigged.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. MrBlueJacket
    Last night I rigged the fore boom.
  11. MrBlueJacket
    Thanks, Chris
  12. MrBlueJacket
    With the standing rigging done, time to prep and paint the blocks.
  13. MrBlueJacket
    Finally, the spring and triatic stays
  14. MrBlueJacket
    Mainmast standing rigging. Don't know why the pictures are coming out sideways.
  15. MrBlueJacket
    Foremast standing rigging and bow stays
  16. MrBlueJacket
    Masts and bowsprit installed and all spars made.
  17. MrBlueJacket
    Looks great, Bill! Nic
  18. MrBlueJacket
    Congratulations! Your customer file now shows you will get a 10% discount off the next kit you buy from us. Nic
  19. MrBlueJacket
    To prevent underbleed, brush or spray either clear or the underlying paint on the edge of the tape.
  20. MrBlueJacket
    Great display cleverness!
  21. MrBlueJacket
    Here's the foremast and jib boom
  22. MrBlueJacket
    I'm a huge fan of interior reveals!
  23. MrBlueJacket
    Then I painted and attached the cowl vents
  24. MrBlueJacket
    Over the weekend I fashioned the bowsprit and attached it.
  25. MrBlueJacket
    Although 3/4" is appropriate, so is 1/2" (.005" in your scale)

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