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MrBlueJacket

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  1. MrBlueJacket
    Luckily, back last February 25th, I put a stop block under the forecastle to position the bowsprit correctly. All I had to do was put some glue on the end and stick it in.
  2. MrBlueJacket
    Before stepping the masts, I decided to install the bowsprit.
  3. MrBlueJacket
    Now all 3 masts have their uppers rigged and all blocks etc installed.
  4. MrBlueJacket
    Getting the second boat tied down was a bit problematic because the rigging line had to go under the first boat.
  5. MrBlueJacket
    Turns out there's 17 blocks and bullseyes on the main mast. Went back and decided to finish the ships boats. A little putty and sanding, then paint.Tie it down and its done.
  6. MrBlueJacket
    Auto glazing putty is great stuff. It is lacquer-based, so even after it dries, a little lacquer thinner will soften it.
  7. MrBlueJacket
    The mainmast has many more blocks than the foremast!
  8. MrBlueJacket
    So I'm moving on to attaching the various blocks etc. to the mainmast. I decided to put each set of blocks into its own holding cup. That's quite a lot of cups!
  9. MrBlueJacket
    Glad to help!
  10. MrBlueJacket
    Nicely finished. Don't forget, you will get 10% off your next kit purchase. Nic
  11. MrBlueJacket
    Hi Mike, I, of course am partial to the Smuggler. The hobby store Eskader in Stockholm may have one on the shelf. Nic
  12. MrBlueJacket
    Hi Mike, The kit comes with a sheet of scribed decking, but I substituted a sheet of glued-up decking instead. The glue is black, and makes a very realistic deck. My good wife sewed the sails for me. Nic
  13. MrBlueJacket
    Then I guess we have a mutual admiration society going here.........
  14. MrBlueJacket
    Very nice work yourself, Rob. Nic
  15. MrBlueJacket
    FYI on the mast offsets - This is what the instructions say: And this is what I did:
  16. MrBlueJacket
    Additional info - some of the mast"straps" are Britannia metal strips (mast caps) and between the hounds are cast fittings to hang the yard trusses.
  17. MrBlueJacket
    Let's answer these in order: mast straps are 1/16" black vinyl tape, once they were all on, I sprayed flat clear over them. Yes, that is the bumpout for the shrouds. Instructions and plans are for single bullseyes for the upper shrouds. Instructions say masts are dark brown, but since they were probably greased, and since I did the red bottom it would be her maiden voyage (she was coppered after she arrived in England) I thought a little lighter finish would be appropriate.
  18. MrBlueJacket
    So now the foremast is complete. The extra thread lengths are because the ratlines at the upper end of each mast segment go over to the first backstay.
  19. MrBlueJacket
    Hi, If you PM or email me, I will give you 10% off your next BlueJacket kit once you finish this build. That is a standing offer I have to promote build logs. Nic
  20. MrBlueJacket
    So now I'm into the ratlines. It's about a wash as to whether it is easier on the model of off the model. Notice that to get the mast to stay at the correct position, I had to use a couple of clothespins to stabilize it. Also, putting a white background behind the mast helps my aging eyes. My opinion of ratlines is like forming the deadeyes (see page 2) "it's hours of great fun"
  21. MrBlueJacket
    So with another hours worth of work, all the foremast shrouds are in place. Next step - ratlines.
  22. MrBlueJacket
    And yes, even the topmast shrouds are easier off the model. But I'm holding off any final comment until I see how it is to do the ratlines.
  23. MrBlueJacket
    I'm beginning to be a believer. Futtuck shrouds were MUCH easier to do off the model.
  24. MrBlueJacket
    Time to start the rigging. Normally, I step all the lower masts and add the shrouds and stays, then work my way up. However, the instructions say to build the masts and rig the upper parts before putting mast to the deck, claiming it is easier. I will try it on the foremast and see if I like the method. Here is the foremast, finished and ready for some thread.
  25. MrBlueJacket
    Very nice! I have added a note in your customer file for 10% off your next kit purchase. Thanks for doing the build thread. Nic

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