MrBlueJacket

Over the weekend, I painted and installed the wheel and binnacle. Then I cut 20 pieces of brass rod for the belaying pins.

The obvious solution is debonder, but you would have to use it without letting it wick onto the edge of the plates. Another solution is abrasive (sandpaper) but that will leave a matte finish on the plates.

Spent the evening drilling holes...7 on each side, plus 6 on deck.

I believe those lines ending in thimbles were used when hauling cargo on/off board. They would have hooked a block and tackle to them.

Added the caprail and skylight frames. Still needs touch up.

I have always felt that for square masted ship models, the time is 1/2 on the woodwork and 1/2 on the rigging. What do you think?

Congrats, Steve!  10% off your next kit from us.

Nic

Then sprayed white and removed the masking tape. Looks like a little touch-up will be necessary.

OK, now back to work. Finished masking off the deck.

If you do end up with a stealer end floating between bulkheads, you can always put a sister plank under it.

looking good!

Well done. Your customer file now has a note that you will get 10% off the next kit you buy from us.I might suggest the Revenue Cutter.

Nic

You can buy BlueJacket kits from Premier Ship Models in the UK

11 hours ago, TBlack said:

"... a testament to  a strong mental prowess….. a fruitful imagination and ingenuity. "

Sometimes I call it "inspired laziness"

 

You're welcome !

Congratulations! Your customer file now has a note that you will get 10% off your next kit from us.

Nic

Yes, drill all the way through. I've put the Wendameen aside for a bit, doing a project for Al.

Nic

Regarding CA glue, it has a shelf life of 6-12 months at room temperature. You will notice that it starts to take longer to set. While accelerator helps, I find it better to just get a new bottle. Unopened glue will last a long time in the freezer.

Nic

So Bob, where in Maine are you?

Yes, by all means start a build log. When you have finished, I will give you 10% off the next kit you buy from us!

Nic

Beautifully symmetrical!

I will add that working with Al is a real joy. He has a great sense of dry humor. Here's a photo of his workshop door.

14 hours ago, MrIronMike said:

 

What is the purpose with the gold coating? I notice that you use green later in the process. I have purchased the same kit and my plans are to soon start with this project (I just completed my Swampscott dory). I also got the gold paint together with my kit, It looks really nice but what paint color should be used ? Please advice, thank you MrBlueJacket.

 

/M 

Hi,

There is no gold coating. What you see is the raw photo etched pieces. The boats are unfinished castings.

11 minutes ago, John Ruy said:

Maybe @MrBlueJacket knows how old this kit is. 🤔

 

It had to be before circa 1972, when Boucher became BlueJacket.

Silkspan is what stick-and-tissue airplane modelers cover their models with. Perhaps a hobby store might carry it. Here is a photo of Sultana with silkspan sails.