MrBlueJacket
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Canute in Nantucket Lightship by Jerry Berenson - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters
The templates are on the plans.
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Red Jacket by John Ruy - Marine Model Company - 1/16”=1’ (1/192 scale) - Vintage Solid Hull Clipper Ship Kit
Very similar - they are both 3-masted extreme clippers. Arrangement of deck furniture is a little different.
FC - 225 ft, built 1851 Boston by McKay
RJ - 251 ft, built 1853 Rockland by Thomas
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Snug Harbor Johnny in Flying Fish by Rick310 - Model Shipways - 1/96
If you're re-doing the footropes, consider using fine wire. It can be shaped to have realistic curvature. Go to this link and then to post #251
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Bill Morrison in USS Constitution by Avi - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:96
I have never heard of a "bad" brand of CA
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Bill Morrison in USS Constitution by Avi - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:96
Yup
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Bill Morrison in USS Constitution by Avi - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:96
CA glue adheres very well to paint, better than wood glue. Second question: again, CA.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Canute in USS Kearsarge by gak1965 - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:96
Unfortunately, copying is subject to dimensional errors due to paper humidity content, ambient temperature, etc.
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Canute in BlueJacket Looking for a New Owner
Yes, it has been a good transition. I am now just a part-time employee!
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from catopower in Fannie A Gorham by cdrusn89 - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1/96
Some people cut off the bulwarks and replace them with1/16" plywood. Personally I think it is easier than trying to thin the carved bulwarks.
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from tlevine in BlueJacket Looking for a New Owner
Yes, it has been a good transition. I am now just a part-time employee!
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Ryland Craze in BlueJacket Looking for a New Owner
Yes, it has been a good transition. I am now just a part-time employee!
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Nirvana in USS Kearsarge by gak1965 - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:96
Unfortunately, copying is subject to dimensional errors due to paper humidity content, ambient temperature, etc.
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Keith Black in USS Kearsarge by gak1965 - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:96
Unfortunately, copying is subject to dimensional errors due to paper humidity content, ambient temperature, etc.
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from mtaylor in BlueJacket Looking for a New Owner
Yes, it has been a good transition. I am now just a part-time employee!
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Jay 1 in BlueJacket Looking for a New Owner
Yes, it has been a good transition. I am now just a part-time employee!
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from John Ruy in Red Jacket by John Ruy - Marine Model Company - 1/16”=1’ (1/192 scale) - Vintage Solid Hull Clipper Ship Kit
thanks, Rick.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from scrubbyj427 in BlueJacket Looking for a New Owner
Yes, it has been a good transition. I am now just a part-time employee!
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Bill Morrison in Red Jacket by John Ruy - Marine Model Company - 1/16”=1’ (1/192 scale) - Vintage Solid Hull Clipper Ship Kit
Note: The copyright date on the plans is not the manufacturing date of the kit, it only documents when the kit was designed.
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from catopower in Red Jacket by John Ruy - Marine Model Company - 1/16”=1’ (1/192 scale) - Vintage Solid Hull Clipper Ship Kit
Note: The copyright date on the plans is not the manufacturing date of the kit, it only documents when the kit was designed.
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Roger Pellett in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
And here's her final resting place, in our gallery.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Roger Pellett in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
And with that, I declare her finished! 2 years, 2 months and 8 days. Of course, I took a couple of months to do a Fishing Trawler, and 4 months to do a whaleboat. But who's counting? I'll post some more photos soon.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from dvm27 in BlueJacket Looking for a New Owner
As a small update, I am beginning discussions with the absolutely perfect fit for the business. If and when it goes through, I think you will all agree with me. Of course, this process takes several months.
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from catopower in ALFRED by schooner - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1/8" (1:96) - Continental Navy Frigate
If you're looking for ideas for a reveal, here's what we did for our display model:
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from catopower in ALFRED by schooner - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1/8" (1:96) - Continental Navy Frigate
"measure twice, cut once"
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Harvey Golden in Flag with ship name reversed on one side?
Definitive answer from a flag company. Double sided not recommended for outdoor use.
https://auroraflags.com/2019/02/singlevsdouble/
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