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  1. MrBlueJacket
    Great job. As promised, your customer file shows 10% off the next kit you buy from us. Nic
  2. MrBlueJacket
    So after a short pause, thread happens!
  3. MrBlueJacket
    Regarding the mizzen - Noted modeler Steve Wheeler ( died last year) always said "your best tool is the wastebin"
  4. MrBlueJacket
    Looking very crisp! Nic
  5. MrBlueJacket
    Now all 4 channels have their deadeyes and the backing plates have been painted. Main fife rail installed. Now I can finally start using thread!
  6. MrBlueJacket
    The aft end of America has a"shelf" outside the timberheads that fades to nothing around frame#25
  7. MrBlueJacket
    Well done!
  8. MrBlueJacket
    Mamma Mia, atsa some shiny boat!
  9. MrBlueJacket
    Besides burnishing the tape edge, you can put some clear paint on the edge to prevent bleeding. Nic
  10. MrBlueJacket
    Slow but steady progress laying bricks.
  11. MrBlueJacket
    Looks like you're off to a good start! Nic
  12. MrBlueJacket
    Yes, we do sell just the plans for all our kits. Not on our website, but you can order #2051P for $50 plus S&H. Send an email to info@bluejacketinc.com asking for the plans, and we will send you a PayPal request. Nic PS I used to work in the USA for a Swiss company in Frauenfeld (Baumer Electric) and another one in Givisiez (Contrinex.) Always loved visiting there.
  13. MrBlueJacket
    And lastly, deadeyes and backing plates are all pinned into place.
  14. MrBlueJacket
    I put the deadeye assemblies through the holes, and drilled for the upper attachment pin.
  15. MrBlueJacket
    Next step is to figure the angle that the chainplates would take to have them line up with the shrouds. I took a piece of string where the shrouds started, and brought it down through the hole, then marked the line. Not a lot of difference between them, but it will make it look correct.
  16. MrBlueJacket
    First step is to elongate the holes for the chainplates. I tried an Xacto knife (tedious) and small files (still too large.) Then I remembered they sell abrasive thread in various sizes. I bought the .030" size, and started to saw away. In an hour, I had all 24 holes elongated.
  17. MrBlueJacket
    That's looking pretty good. Here's a shot of our gallery model:
  18. MrBlueJacket
    Shiny spots of glue can be hidden by painting over them with flat clear paint. Nic
  19. MrBlueJacket
    Painted both sides of the deadeyes. Hopefully can start to install them this weekend.
  20. MrBlueJacket
    Toe rails go on the deck, the rub rail goes on the upper hull side. Nic
  21. MrBlueJacket
    👍
  22. MrBlueJacket
    Al dusts a medium flat green with his airbrush.
  23. MrBlueJacket
    So here's all the deadeyes and bullseyes, ready to paint.
  24. MrBlueJacket
    I can understand the powerful feelings involved. I once put a partly finished model away fro 10 years, then finally went back to it. I think your father would have been proud of you. If you feel he's looking over your shoulder, it's probably to give you encouragement.
  25. MrBlueJacket
    No, the kit does not show it.

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