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  1. MrBlueJacket
    Here's the page from the 1972 BlueJacket catalog
  2. MrBlueJacket
    So I painted the inside yellow (spray) and didn't like it, so I wiped it off with thinner. Then I used a brush. Needs another coat, yellow is difficult to cover. Then I used a compass to mark off where the visible frame heads will go. 5/32" spacing amidships, and 1/4" near the ends.
  3. MrBlueJacket
    Hi, Your kit is not from 1938, since it has the BlueJacket label, it is after 1972. It shows that the kit design goes back that far.
  4. MrBlueJacket
    I used Model Master spray can paint
  5. MrBlueJacket
    Painted. It's flat white, it looks glossy because I took the photo right after spraying.
  6. MrBlueJacket
    Had a chance to dig into some old catalogs and found this from 1938:
  7. MrBlueJacket
    Hi Brian, Please do a build thread. When you finish, I will give you 10% off your next kit you get from us. Nic
  8. MrBlueJacket
    Yes, as we run out of MM stock, we are switching over to True North. There are several reasons for this. First, of course is that it is good enamel paint. Second, they make it here in Maine, less than an hour away. Third, they are quick to remedy any problems that arise. Fourth, they are willing to make a new color just for us, and have done so 4 or 5 times. Colors like Depot Buff and Jade Green for example. Fifth, they are modelers themselves, and understand us.
  9. MrBlueJacket
    Try using 220 wet/dry sandpaper (the black stuff) and use it wet. The water helps to sluff off the sanding dust and the paper lasts a lot longer ( a lot lot longer)
  10. MrBlueJacket
    And after sanding, it will need one more coat of primer then paint.
  11. MrBlueJacket
    Here's the second coat of primer and a few spots needing putty.
  12. MrBlueJacket
    I agree it needs some sanding. Personally I use automotive lacquer primer in a spray can. Usually 2 or 3 coats, sanding in between.If you go look at my thread on the New Bedford Whaleboat, that's the stage I'm at over there.
  13. MrBlueJacket
    A model is never "finished" - we just decide to stop working on it.
  14. MrBlueJacket
    Here's the bow and stern sheets installed. Now up to about 7 hours. Time to think about painting the exterior.
  15. MrBlueJacket
    The hull came off the building jig without problems. Here's the risers installed. Followed by the ceiling planks.
  16. MrBlueJacket
    The glosscoat is to finish pieces left natural wood color, or stained. Not sure if it will go over linseed oil. Best to do a small test.
  17. MrBlueJacket
    And the keel pieces. I'm about 5 hours into this, I think.
  18. MrBlueJacket
    Next comes the guard strip
  19. MrBlueJacket
    Here's the sheer strake applied.
  20. MrBlueJacket
    You are doing a credible job for your first model. Keep it up!
  21. MrBlueJacket
    Look at where and why the drills are used - often a different diameter will work just fine. You're only talking a few thousandths of an inch. If you think you will do another model, consider the entire #61-80 drill set. As for mistakes - the definition of experience is "what you get right after you needed it"
  22. MrBlueJacket
    A little more sanding, and ready for the sheer strake.
  23. MrBlueJacket
    Now a quick check for symmetry
  24. MrBlueJacket
    After sanding and putty, you can see why.
  25. MrBlueJacket
    Here's a shot of the first plank being thicker than the ones on either side.

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