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MrBlueJacket
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The new kits have laser cut hoops, base and the slats are pre-done out of laserboard so they will be nice and even. As I build this prototype, I will post updates.
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We are upgrading our lobster trap kits that go in our r/c lobster boat, Maine lobster boat, and Red Baron. The old kit design had laser cut hoops and stick wood construction.
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Math correction here: 1:72 is 1" = 6' 1"=8' is 1/8"=1' equals 1:96
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Hi John, It was Dr Al Ross who you talked to. Nic
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I didn't build that model. It was a photo from our archives. Nic
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Now that it's done, your customer file shows 10% off your next kit from us. Nic
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Well done, Stan! Your customer file now reflects a 10% discount on the next kit you get from us. Love the way you have mounted it on ways, too. Nic
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Hi Bill, I think you can still get sheets of "plumber's lead" which is about 1/8" thick and pretty easy to cut.
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I've never seen a model come together so quickly. Do you get any sleep? Nic
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Very nice planking job! That tapered plank is called a stealer. Nic
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Congratulations! Your customer file now reflects a 10% discount on the next kit you buy from us. Nic
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Brian, Good to talk with you today. Here's a couple of shots of what we were talking about. Nic
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I have never heard of a "bad" brand of CA
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Hmmm...... CA glue continues to harden more and more for hours after it first "kicks off" Perhaps this is what you're experiencing?
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You are off to a great start. There are several GB dory build threads on here, I'm sure you have found them. When you are finished, I will give you 10% off your next kit. Nic
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CA glue adheres very well to paint, better than wood glue. Second question: again, CA.
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Many people don't seal the wood at all, and just use the CA to adhere the plates. Myself, I use a primer undercoat, then paint the hull color and apply the plates over that. Other people paint copper color to lessen the chance of seeing in between the plates. As with most model techniques, there are multiple ways that work. Some people use contact cement for the plates as well. Here's a couple of build threads: Start with post#41 here: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18408-mary-taylor-by-mrbluejacket-finished-bluejacket-shipcrafters-scale-316-1-164-ny-pilot-boat-1850/page/2/ And with post#34 here: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/22171-uss-perry-by-sjanicki-bluejacket-scale-196/page/2/
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I have noticed that if the picture file is too large, it flips the photo, usually just 90 degrees. Saving the photo with a lower rating fixes the problem. Generally around 1Mb files are ok. Nic
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Dan, As I do for all who finish a BlueJacket build thread, your customer file now reflects a 10% discount on the next kit you purchase from us. Nice job!
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Yes, I like it. Very nice. Your customer file now has a note that you will get 10% off your next kit from us. Nic
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To calculate that 3/32" = 12" multiply 12 x 32 then divide by 3
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A ratio of 1:128 is a scale of 3/32" = 1' A ratio of 1:96 is 1/8" = 1'
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