MrBlueJacket
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The Charles W. Morgan whaling ship was launched in 1843, and is now a museum in Mystic Seaport CT. Bluejacket has made a large scale cross-section model, and also offers just the tryworks as a stand-alone model. It would make a great dislay next to a model of the entire ship. Here's the plans and instructions:
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A leak would only happen if too much glue was applied. You can experiment with a scrap of wood to get the feel for how much to use. Nic
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I have no experience with a wax overcoat. I don't understand "concern with the leak" Nic
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To answer your 3 questions: The thin CA is the consistency of rubbing alcohol, and indeed will run along and into the copper/wood interface. Yes, accelerator in a spray bottle. CA will not change the color of the copper. but if you get it on the front, you can see it same as any glue spot. Nic
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For your planking issue, I would opt for your solution "A" - More important that the openings are even looking than the plank count. Coppering - Basically there are 4 options: 1-epoxy - messy 2- contact cement - good, but no chance of error in applying 3- silicone gel - good, but plates can slip until the glue hardens 4-CA thin- put the plate in place, put a drop at the edge and let it wick in 4-CA medium - put drop on the plate, and quickly get it into position ( you'll have maybe 3-5 seconds) 4-CA thick - put drop on the plate, and you will have some time to move it around. once in place, a shot of accdellerator fixes it. Hope this helps you. Nic
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Wire rigging for 1885 Puritan by Mamoli
MrBlueJacket replied to bridgman's topic in Masting, rigging and sails
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Although saliva sounds disgusting, there are enzymes in it that do a marvelous job of cleaning. I personally know several professional modelers who use this technique, and I have used it for stubborn spots. Mainly I use Qtips in water. Nic
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Thanks for the website compliment. There's still some minor bloops to correct. As for the Wyoming, this is an interesting chronology:
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Chris, that's creatively funny! And we do have a gift shop section in our gallery to keep the spouses' interest! Nic
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Congratulations! Your customer file now shows a 10% discount on the next kit you buy from us. Nic
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Great job, John. Your customer file now shows a 10% discount on the next kit you buy from us. Nic
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And in another area of the ship, the Captain is asking a crew member to go up mast #4 and see what the fuss is about. notice the coal dust on the deck from the open hatch.
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Now for the figures. Here we have the First Mate asking a crewman what he sees up on mast#4 that he's pointing at.
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So here's all the flags, ready to be attached.
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Um..... I think a football field is 100 yards, or 300 feet. This model has over 3x the length of a football field.
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And an overview of the whole model. All that's left are the flags, and I think I'll put a figure or two on her.
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Hi Paul, Great job. your customer file now shows a 10% discount on the next kit you buy from us. Nic
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Over the weekend, I attached the port jib sheets from the cathead through the sheet block to the bitt, and did the port whisker shrouds. 6 more lines to go (starboard) and she's done!
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One you putty and paint, no-one will see those odd planks. Good work! Nic
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Yes, our sailing kits include a sail plan Nic
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