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  1. MrBlueJacket
    Marrying the other half was a bit more difficult, the deck AND the keel needed to line up. but in the end, it worked.
  2. MrBlueJacket
    So I also had to warp the bow area. Some rubber band coaxing, and the deck is now married to the port half.
  3. MrBlueJacket
    Thanks, everyone. When my customer picked it up, he was very happy. And I learned why he wanted this particular model. His older brother by 13 yrs built one as a young adult. His brother passed away, and the model was lost. So this has a lot of sentimental value. I'm so happy I could do this for him
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  5. MrBlueJacket
    So, wood bending V.2 Again I wet the underside, but used a Monokote iron to steam out the wood while bending it over an old coffee can. Ended up working perfectly.
  6. MrBlueJacket
    Coming....be patient
  7. MrBlueJacket
    Working on a plastic Santa Maria for an IPMS show in the spring. Build thread here:
  8. MrBlueJacket
    Congratulations! Your customer file now shows a 10% discount on the next kit you buy from us. Nic
  9. MrBlueJacket
    Start w/ post # 43 on pg 2.....
  10. MrBlueJacket
    And with the addition of the anchors, the model is complete. Next step is to put it in its case.
  11. MrBlueJacket
    So all went well, outer jib is now furled.
  12. MrBlueJacket
    So after a few months, painted the outside, and trial fitted the deck. big problem - the deck has a lot of shear, so I have to pre-bend the deck to get it to fit. Here's the first attempt, but it didn't bend as much as needed.
  13. MrBlueJacket
    attached the outer jib. Next tying it onto the stay, then furling it.
  14. MrBlueJacket
    Had a busy week, but managed to make the outer jib sail and get the lines and sheet blocks attached. the end is near!
  15. MrBlueJacket
    Nicely done!
  16. MrBlueJacket
    Nicely done! Nic
  17. MrBlueJacket
    I agree the copper may have been coated. Try a light sanding with 400 grit wet paper and blacken again?
  18. MrBlueJacket
    And the anchor chain is removed to be replaced with blackened chain.
  19. MrBlueJacket
    So the jib sail got attached without issue. Now let's see if it can be furled without disintegrating. And yes, success! Adding the drop of glue to the thread/silkspan attachment worked!
  20. MrBlueJacket
    So here's jib sail V.3 Lines attached, sheet blocks on, thread tied and reinforced with glue. Should work out fine.
  21. MrBlueJacket
    Probably leave it brass
  22. MrBlueJacket
    So the sad saga of the jib sails...... First attempt to use 2mm split rings was a disaster, they ripped out of the sails trying to put them on the stays. Second attempt to tie them to the stays also ripped out. Now I just made a third set of sails, I'm going to tie them BEFORE putting them on the stays, and to make the attachment stronger, I will put just a tiny drop of CA on the knot. Wish me luck!
  23. MrBlueJacket
    Did you actually fit out all 8, only to cover up 6 of them? Awesome! Nic
  24. MrBlueJacket
    All the braces are done, here are the 2 jib sails I will have furled on the bowsprit.
  25. MrBlueJacket
    Here we have the three lower braces attached. Two more to go, then the running rigging on the bowsprit, attach 2 jib sails, and she's done.

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