MrBlueJacket
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We never started to build the Wyoming, but it is in our kit development schedule. I expect it to come out in about 1 1/2 to 2 years. It wioll be 1/8" = 1' scale, and be 55 inches long. Nic -
So now to install all 61 of the pins that make the rail stanchions. To get them at an even height, I made a jig by reversing a clothespin and cutting the tip down to the length I wanted the stanchions to be. Then it was a simple job to hammer the pins down to that depth. I'm happy with the outcome!
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So after a month of not working on the VIrginia, I am back at it. Drilled the holes for all the top fittings and stanchions, masked the grates, installed some parts and the boat mounts, guns are in, and also the eyebolts for the stack supports. Starting to look like something! You can see that all the primer/prep work yeilded a nice smooth finish that will take the finish coat of paint nicely.
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It is also possible to buy decking that is glued up with black glue, making very realistic decking. I know of at least three suppliers: BlueJacket, Micro-Mark, and Northeastern Scale lumber.
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After several weeks of other things, I am back to the Virginia again. I decided to laser-cut the gunport lids, and a Google search showed them to be split vertically, with the hinges on the upper outer corner. Note they are only on the ends, not on the broadside. These laser cut lids, and the top gratings, will be added to the kit.
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A little progress this weekend. Sprayed gray primer, so when sanding I can see how many layers of paint I'm going through. The another coat of gray and Auto glazing putty to fill (hopefully) the last of the imperfections.
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In addition, I put some 1/16" striping tape on the rudder for the pintles and on the smokestack for the reinforcing bands. Once painted, they will look really good.
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This past w/e I roughed in the gunports, 4 on each side and one on each end. And yes, I switched to red oxide primer
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Haven't done much work in the last two weeks, but made a little progress this past weekend. The instructions show adding strips of heavy paper to various parts. For the armour belting I used 1/32 x 3/16 basswood. Then I shot a quick coat of primer on the model to see how much more sanding I need to do. The even color makes it easier to see irregularities than the bare wood does. Time for a little auto body filler, I'm afraid......
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TIme to start gluing. Stem, keel, sternpost, propeller cage, fantail. Here's photos of the top and bottom. Also the rudder, carved out of sheet stock. Some striping tape will simulate the gudgeons and pintles.
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So I used the belt sander at work to get the bow and stern roughed down, then spent about an hour sanding to final shape. Here's the stern:
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I played around with a closed chock (1/2") and came up with this - not too successful, I'm afraid. Nic
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The first thing the instructions say is to strike a good centerline on the top and bottom, then trim the hull to the plans.
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I will be building the CSS Virginia (ex-Merrimac) model. When finished, it will be 17 1/2" long. The instructions start with a nice bit of history on the ship:
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And finally, it has all come together in the display case. This was a rewarding project, and probably took me 15 hours, not including the paint screw-ups.
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Now here's the model permanently mounted in its cradle. I needed to be very careful to make sure the mast is straight, not leaned over, and very careful with the CA as well.
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So I haven't done anything for a couple of weeks, but this past weekend I did finish the ship. Here's a shot of all the rigging finished.
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Over the weekend I had some time to do the rigging. I was able to do all the standing rigging with silver metallic thread, and some of the running rigging with .005 white thread. Only 3 lines left to go and it will be complete. Then comes the final mounting into the case, which is 11 x 4 x 14 acrylic.
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Bluejacket Shipcrafters was the topic of "small businesses in Maine" on WAB I TV, which airs every Thursday during the 5:00 PM segment. Here's the link: http://www.wabi.tv/content/news/Maine-Is-Home-To-The-Oldest-Model-Ship-Manufacturing-Company-In-Country-468022253.html If that doesn't work, go to www.wabi.tv and search for bluejacket.
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I really haven't done much over the holidays, just made the mast and started to finish the display base. Here's a shot of the incomplete pieces cobbled together so I can get an idea of the finished model. I think every modeler plays "put together" with the sub assemblies. I know I always have.......Notice the left plaque says "thank you" in the middle
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And here's a picture of the deck all fitted out, and also the boom with the spreaders attached. now to work on the mast........
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Time to drill all the holes needed in the deck. Something like 26 holes altogether. Sooo glad they're pre-marked.
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