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MrBlueJacket
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Jim T in Swampscott Dory by Grisha - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1:12
Look at where and why the drills are used - often a different diameter will work just fine. You're only talking a few thousandths of an inch. If you think you will do another model, consider the entire #61-80 drill set.
As for mistakes - the definition of experience is "what you get right after you needed it"
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Nirvana in New Bedford Whaleboat by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1/3" = 1' (1:36)
A little more sanding, and ready for the sheer strake.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from KurtH in New Bedford Whaleboat by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1/3" = 1' (1:36)
A little more sanding, and ready for the sheer strake.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
So now I have put all 3 top yards on and attached their lifts. Now this project goes on hold while I build a New Bedford Whaleboat for a customer.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Nirvana in New Bedford Whaleboat by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1/3" = 1' (1:36)
Next comes the first plank, a strip of 1/16 x 1/8. Then the next plank, a laser-cut piece of 1/32. So the 1/16 thick plank sits proud of the planks on either side. That's because it sits on the turn of the bilge. The instructions then say to fair it to the other planks, making a rounded surface. They also recommend putty to fill in any irregularities. For me, when it comes to putty, the more the better. Less chance of needing a second coat.
So far I think I'm into this for 3 1/2 hours or so.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from wtimlen in New Bedford Whaleboat by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1/3" = 1' (1:36)
First planks to go on are the garboard planks, Quite wide, but wetting the 1/32 basswood let them form to the jig perfectly.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from wtimlen in New Bedford Whaleboat by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1/3" = 1' (1:36)
Moving on to construction, the first thing is to build the assembly jig. 4 formers, then glue the stem and stern to the keelson and put over the jig. I liberally waxed the formers to prevent the planks from sticking, we'll see how well that works.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Nirvana in New Bedford Whaleboat by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1/3" = 1' (1:36)
Getting into a little more detail, here's the laser package:
And the wood package:
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Nirvana in New Bedford Whaleboat by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1/3" = 1' (1:36)
So here we go to build this interesting whaleboat. Despite its large scale, it is a small model.
Here's the box top
And the overview of the contents:
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from KurtH in New Bedford Whaleboat by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1/3" = 1' (1:36)
Next comes the first plank, a strip of 1/16 x 1/8. Then the next plank, a laser-cut piece of 1/32. So the 1/16 thick plank sits proud of the planks on either side. That's because it sits on the turn of the bilge. The instructions then say to fair it to the other planks, making a rounded surface. They also recommend putty to fill in any irregularities. For me, when it comes to putty, the more the better. Less chance of needing a second coat.
So far I think I'm into this for 3 1/2 hours or so.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Beef Wellington in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
So now I have put all 3 top yards on and attached their lifts. Now this project goes on hold while I build a New Bedford Whaleboat for a customer.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Been too busy to do much. Here's the fore top yard almost done. Need to add 4 blocks, then it can be mounted.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Ryland Craze in New Bedford Whaleboat by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1/3" = 1' (1:36)
Next comes the first plank, a strip of 1/16 x 1/8. Then the next plank, a laser-cut piece of 1/32. So the 1/16 thick plank sits proud of the planks on either side. That's because it sits on the turn of the bilge. The instructions then say to fair it to the other planks, making a rounded surface. They also recommend putty to fill in any irregularities. For me, when it comes to putty, the more the better. Less chance of needing a second coat.
So far I think I'm into this for 3 1/2 hours or so.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Nirvana in New Bedford Whaleboat by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1/3" = 1' (1:36)
First planks to go on are the garboard planks, Quite wide, but wetting the 1/32 basswood let them form to the jig perfectly.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from KurtH in New Bedford Whaleboat by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1/3" = 1' (1:36)
First planks to go on are the garboard planks, Quite wide, but wetting the 1/32 basswood let them form to the jig perfectly.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Nirvana in New Bedford Whaleboat by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1/3" = 1' (1:36)
Moving on to construction, the first thing is to build the assembly jig. 4 formers, then glue the stem and stern to the keelson and put over the jig. I liberally waxed the formers to prevent the planks from sticking, we'll see how well that works.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from etubino in New Bedford Whaleboat by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1/3" = 1' (1:36)
Getting into a little more detail, here's the laser package:
And the wood package:
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from etubino in New Bedford Whaleboat by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1/3" = 1' (1:36)
So here we go to build this interesting whaleboat. Despite its large scale, it is a small model.
Here's the box top
And the overview of the contents:
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from coxswain in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
So now I have put all 3 top yards on and attached their lifts. Now this project goes on hold while I build a New Bedford Whaleboat for a customer.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from ccoyle in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
So now I have put all 3 top yards on and attached their lifts. Now this project goes on hold while I build a New Bedford Whaleboat for a customer.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from gieb8688 in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
So now I have put all 3 top yards on and attached their lifts. Now this project goes on hold while I build a New Bedford Whaleboat for a customer.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in New Bedford Whaleboat by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1/3" = 1' (1:36)
So here we go to build this interesting whaleboat. Despite its large scale, it is a small model.
Here's the box top
And the overview of the contents:
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from BobG in New Bedford Whaleboat by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - scale 1/3" = 1' (1:36)
Getting into a little more detail, here's the laser package:
And the wood package:
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from gieb8688 in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Been too busy to do much. Here's the fore top yard almost done. Need to add 4 blocks, then it can be mounted.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
And so we start on the fore top yard......
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