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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)
Been doing a little of this and a little of that. Like adding the vertical ladder to the deckhouse, the ventilators, anchor chain, bitts, etc. Pretty soon I think I'll be starting the rigging.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Javlin in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Been doing a little of this and a little of that. Like adding the vertical ladder to the deckhouse, the ventilators, anchor chain, bitts, etc. Pretty soon I think I'll be starting the rigging.
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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)
Been doing a little of this and a little of that. Like adding the vertical ladder to the deckhouse, the ventilators, anchor chain, bitts, etc. Pretty soon I think I'll be starting the rigging.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from hexnut in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Been doing a little of this and a little of that. Like adding the vertical ladder to the deckhouse, the ventilators, anchor chain, bitts, etc. Pretty soon I think I'll be starting the rigging.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
The rear deckhouse is permanently installed, and the bilge pump is fabricated.
Boy, does it feel good to get back to modeling.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
After painting and installing, plus railings, capstan etc. the forecastle is finished.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Made the several sampson posts for the forecastle from 1/8" square stock. Pins are for secure mounting.
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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 I have been out of the hospital for a week now. Get tired very easily, every day is a little improvement. Got to looking at the RJ last Friday, and wondered why there are no scupper ports in the bulwarks. Careful examination of the plans shows 8 tiny channels from the deck out the hull. I thought "why bother?"but I couldn't ignore them. Here's a shot of one of them (just left of the locker) and its exit. Time to bring out the black touch-up paint.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from coxswain in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
The rear deckhouse is permanently installed, and the bilge pump is fabricated.
Boy, does it feel good to get back to modeling.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Here's a couple of shots of what's already installed on the model.
Bow view:
And the stern as well:
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from hexnut in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
The rear deckhouse is permanently installed, and the bilge pump is fabricated.
Boy, does it feel good to get back to modeling.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from coxswain in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
After painting and installing, plus railings, capstan etc. the forecastle is finished.
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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 I have been out of the hospital for a week now. Get tired very easily, every day is a little improvement. Got to looking at the RJ last Friday, and wondered why there are no scupper ports in the bulwarks. Careful examination of the plans shows 8 tiny channels from the deck out the hull. I thought "why bother?"but I couldn't ignore them. Here's a shot of one of them (just left of the locker) and its exit. Time to bring out the black touch-up paint.
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MrBlueJacket reacted to jgodsey in Mary Taylor by jgodsey - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - Scale 3/16" - Solid Hull Wooden Kit
Thank you to everyone for all the Likes.
The Standing Rigging is now complete. Rigging shrouds is tricky business as it can be a challenge to keep them even. I'm sure they get easier with practice.
And, the masting is complete with both the top masts added. It's getting real close.
Now, string the Running Rigging and add the flags. So close!
Cheers,
Jim
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from hexnut in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Here's a couple of shots of what's already installed on the model.
Bow view:
And the stern as well:
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
I soaked the waterway planks overnight, then pinned and taped them into position. After drying for a day, they held their shape just fine.
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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 here they are installed, and also the deadeye channels.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Over the weekend, I worked on the bow fitting attachment points and drilled the hawse holes.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from mtdoramike in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Working this week, the foremast is finished. Mainmast next......
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
With the mainmast done, it is time to work on the mizzen. So here's the dilemma: The mizzen goes through the aft cabin roof. If i drill a hole in the deck, like the fore and main, I will never be able to line up the aft cabin roof hole correctly at a later time. So I have to drill though both at the same time. But I can't install the aft cabin yet, there is too much other stuff that needs to be done first.
My solution is to do the minimal assembly of the aft cabin (sides and roof) and carefully tape it into its final position. Now I can do my drilling, then take the cabin 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)
Went to the Downeastcon IPMS show this weekend, so didn't get much done.
Bent up the davit mounting brackets from 3/32" x 1/64" Britannia strips.
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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, of course, what modeler cannot resist putting the sub-assemblies together to see what it will look like?
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from ScottRC in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
The rear deckhouse is permanently installed, and the bilge pump is fabricated.
Boy, does it feel good to get back to modeling.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from ScottRC in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
After painting and installing, plus railings, capstan etc. the forecastle is finished.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from coxswain in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Made the several sampson posts for the forecastle from 1/8" square stock. Pins are for secure mounting.
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