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MrBlueJacket
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Down to the last two sets of ratlines to tie.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from rshousha in Special Offer from BlueJacket
I have decided to extend this offer indefinitely. Several more people are added, you would get a note from me if I've seen it. If not, then PM me to add you.
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from druxey in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Down to the last two sets of ratlines to tie.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from druxey in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
And yet another alignment check to make sure the masts are straight.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Special Offer from BlueJacket
I have decided to extend this offer indefinitely. Several more people are added, you would get a note from me if I've seen it. If not, then PM me to add you.
Nic
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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 this is the "money shot" - making sure everything is square and straight. Especially the martingale, it is balanced on both sides, and I had to play with the lanyards to get the tension just right.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from thibaultron in Special Offer from BlueJacket
I am encouraging everyone to do a build thread of their BlueJacket projects on www.modelshipworld.com .
So, to "put my money where my mouth is," here's a deal for you:
If you do a build thread of any current BlueJacket kit, when you are finished, I will give you a 10% discount on the next BlueJacket kit you get from us. This offer will be good through at least the end of 2020 and maybe I'll extend it even further.
Yes, this offer applies to the several build threads already in progress.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from berhard in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
And with the masts stepped, it is time to do the ratlines. It's just another one of those jobs that creates hours of great fun........
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Meriadoc Brandybuck in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Got to do the main stay and main top stay. These are much easier to install before the foremast goes in, as you can see from the picture. Small strips of paper towel were glued on and painted to represent the leather chaffing guards.
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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 we go to the next pair of deadeyes. Now the task is to make sure all the upper deadeyes are at the same level, which should be parallel to the waterline, not the deck.
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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 begin the lower shrouds.The first shroud on each side, like the bowsprit, is critical to the alignment of the masts.Unless they are correct, the problems will mount later on. BTW, the masts are not glued in, they are held just by the rigging, like full-size practice.
The lanyards on both sides are loose, then tightened up and adjusted to make the mast square before tying off.
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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 with the masts stepped, it is time to do the ratlines. It's just another one of those jobs that creates hours of great fun........
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from berhard in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Got to do the main stay and main top stay. These are much easier to install before the foremast goes in, as you can see from the picture. Small strips of paper towel were glued on and painted to represent the leather chaffing guards.
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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 the mainmast shrouds are done. I will be doing the ratlines before the backstays so I have more space to work around.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Blue Pilot in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
And so we begin the lower shrouds.The first shroud on each side, like the bowsprit, is critical to the alignment of the masts.Unless they are correct, the problems will mount later on. BTW, the masts are not glued in, they are held just by the rigging, like full-size practice.
The lanyards on both sides are loose, then tightened up and adjusted to make the mast square before tying off.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
To avoid problems, we have to think ahead about what needs to go where before the other stuff gets in the way. For example, attaching the Mizzen stay would be nearly impossible after the main shrouds are installed.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Now starts the stepping of the masts. Here's the Mainmast being set up at the proper rake angle, as determined by the template provided in the kit.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Blue Pilot in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
And this is the "money shot" - making sure everything is square and straight. Especially the martingale, it is balanced on both sides, and I had to play with the lanyards to get the tension just right.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from KurtH in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
And with the masts stepped, it is time to do the ratlines. It's just another one of those jobs that creates hours of great fun........
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Got to do the main stay and main top stay. These are much easier to install before the foremast goes in, as you can see from the picture. Small strips of paper towel were glued on and painted to represent the leather chaffing guards.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Blue Pilot in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
And the mainmast shrouds are done. I will be doing the ratlines before the backstays so I have more space to work around.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from ScottRC in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
So we go to the next pair of deadeyes. Now the task is to make sure all the upper deadeyes are at the same level, which should be parallel to the waterline, not the deck.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from ScottRC in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
And so we begin the lower shrouds.The first shroud on each side, like the bowsprit, is critical to the alignment of the masts.Unless they are correct, the problems will mount later on. BTW, the masts are not glued in, they are held just by the rigging, like full-size practice.
The lanyards on both sides are loose, then tightened up and adjusted to make the mast square before tying off.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from schooner in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
To avoid problems, we have to think ahead about what needs to go where before the other stuff gets in the way. For example, attaching the Mizzen stay would be nearly impossible after the main shrouds are installed.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from schooner in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Now starts the stepping of the masts. Here's the Mainmast being set up at the proper rake angle, as determined by the template provided in the kit.
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