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MrBlueJacket

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  1. MrBlueJacket
    First planks to go on are the garboard planks, Quite wide, but wetting the 1/32 basswood let them form to the jig perfectly.
  2. MrBlueJacket
    Moving on to construction, the first thing is to build the assembly jig. 4 formers, then glue the stem and stern to the keelson and put over the jig. I liberally waxed the formers to prevent the planks from sticking, we'll see how well that works.
  3. MrBlueJacket
    Getting into a little more detail, here's the laser package: And the wood package:
  4. MrBlueJacket
    So here we go to build this interesting whaleboat. Despite its large scale, it is a small model. Here's the box top And the overview of the contents:
  5. MrBlueJacket
    So now I have put all 3 top yards on and attached their lifts. Now this project goes on hold while I build a New Bedford Whaleboat for a customer.
  6. MrBlueJacket
    FYI - cherry darkens over time and exposure to sunlight.
  7. MrBlueJacket
    Me too. Nic
  8. MrBlueJacket
    Clamping the keel between the subdecks insures a straight hull.
  9. MrBlueJacket
    Been too busy to do much. Here's the fore top yard almost done. Need to add 4 blocks, then it can be mounted.
  10. MrBlueJacket
    I leave some DNA on every model. Usually just a little blood from getting poked by the #11 blade.
  11. MrBlueJacket
    Just proves what practice can do!
  12. MrBlueJacket
    Nice work, Stan. We'll be sending corrected copies to everyone who bought a Perry.
  13. MrBlueJacket
    Excellent job!
  14. MrBlueJacket
    Well done. Your customer file now has a 10% off your next kit note. Nic
  15. MrBlueJacket
    And yes, start a build thread by all means. If you finish it, I will give you 10% off the next kit you get from us! Nic
  16. MrBlueJacket
    Hi Tony, Per our conversation, I think Bondo will be able to fill out the bow nicely. Nic
  17. MrBlueJacket
    And so we start on the fore top yard......
  18. MrBlueJacket
    Here's one end of the standing lift. All but the lower yards are like this.
  19. MrBlueJacket
    To try to line up the upper deadeyes, of course you can increase or decrease the tension on the lanyards. Another method not so well known is to twist up or unravel the shrouds themselves. That only goes so far, however before it makes other troubles.
  20. MrBlueJacket
    "Putty and paint, Makes it look like what it ain't"
  21. MrBlueJacket
    Notice how the deck furniture placement is rastered into the deck - saves a lot of measuring!
  22. MrBlueJacket
    When the centerboard is down, the eye is close to the deck. When the centerboard is up, the eye is of course much further up as well. Nic
  23. MrBlueJacket
    So here's the main top yard installed And a close-up of the twin chain halyards that hold it up.
  24. MrBlueJacket
    Very nice looking, John. Nic
  25. MrBlueJacket
    Here's photos as requested by PM:

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