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MrBlueJacket

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  1. MrBlueJacket
    The planking package for the Smuggler is W1012.2 and has 75 pcs of 1/8" x .020 basswood, 24" long
  2. MrBlueJacket
    I had a discussion with True North about the paint coverage. Their supplier of one of their solvent bases changed formulas, but didn't change part numbers or tell them. TN has re-formulated their paints and they again perform like they should. Would you like a new jar of white? Nic
  3. MrBlueJacket
    If you get our planking strips, they are only .020" thick, so the reduction in hull size is minimal. Bob Steinbrunn's model is a magnificent piece of work. If I recall, he scribed the solid hull to get his planked appearance.
  4. MrBlueJacket
    This has caused us some concern. Investigating it, it appears that back who knows how far, someone shrank the hull profile a bit to fit an 11 x 17 sheet for convenience. We will be changing it to the correct dimension. If you use the deck layout, the hull fits perfectly.
  5. MrBlueJacket
    Making progress on the backstays. Very unusual (I think) is that the upper backstays have longer lanyards on the deadeyes than the lower ones. But that's what the plans show.
  6. MrBlueJacket
    Some people cut off the bulwarks and replace them with1/16" plywood. Personally I think it is easier than trying to thin the carved bulwarks. Nic
  7. MrBlueJacket
    Thanks for the sentiment. I keep track - currently there are 21 active BlueJacket kit builds. #22 will be the Fannie Gorham. In addition, there are 11 finished builds.
  8. MrBlueJacket
    Yes we will Mark. Nic
  9. MrBlueJacket
    Very nice, Tim! Your customer profile now has 10% off your next kit. Nic
  10. MrBlueJacket
    Not quite correct. from the tip of the jibboom to the end of the spanker boom, she was 450 feet long. 450*12=5400 inches, divided by 96 = 56.25 inches LOA, not just the hull . The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath has a model of her in the lobby at that same scale. That model includes figures on her, which I suspect came from the Revell Constitution kit. All the same poses.
  11. MrBlueJacket
    Yes, Wyoming will be 1:96. Plank on bulkhead, single layer. She's going to take a LOT of wood! And her deck is ringed with stanchions all around. Some straight up and down, but at the bow and stern they are canted inward and outward.
  12. MrBlueJacket
    When finished, it will be for the shop. Then I need to do a Wherry, Liberty ship, and PT boat also for the shop. When Al gets done designing the 6-masted Wyoming, I know he will be handing it off to me to do the rigging. But that's probably 2 yrs out.
  13. MrBlueJacket
    I must say that the food and speakers were both top notch.
  14. MrBlueJacket
    My goal is to have her finished by April 25th, which is the next Joint Clubs meeting of the Northeast, held each year in New London CT. It will be close......
  15. MrBlueJacket
    Hi, Yes, she has backstay spreaders, but they are supposed to go on after the backstays are in place. That way they are aligned with the run of the backstay.
  16. MrBlueJacket
    After the ratlines, the stays came next. Now that they're done, it's on to the backstays, then the 15 yardarms.
  17. MrBlueJacket
    The solution to that is to drill the hole first, then cut out the shape you want around it. I learned that the hard way.
  18. MrBlueJacket
    And yet another alignment check to make sure the masts are straight.
  19. MrBlueJacket
    Down to the last two sets of ratlines to tie.
  20. MrBlueJacket
    I have decided to extend this offer indefinitely. Several more people are added, you would get a note from me if I've seen it. If not, then PM me to add you. Nic
  21. MrBlueJacket
    And with the masts stepped, it is time to do the ratlines. It's just another one of those jobs that creates hours of great fun........
  22. MrBlueJacket
    Got to do the main stay and main top stay. These are much easier to install before the foremast goes in, as you can see from the picture. Small strips of paper towel were glued on and painted to represent the leather chaffing guards.
  23. MrBlueJacket
    A really fine looking model. Finished status noted.
  24. MrBlueJacket
    And the mainmast shrouds are done. I will be doing the ratlines before the backstays so I have more space to work around.
  25. MrBlueJacket
    For the first shroud P&S I use the bent wire method (looks like a staple) - that way both sides have the same spacing. For the rest of the shrouds, I eyeball it to within about 1/32" and sieze it. Then I can tighten or loosen the lanyards, and also wind or unwind the shroud to get the final height to "eyeball" level.

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