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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)
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)
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 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)
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 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)
And the rudder is attached to the hull.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from mtdoramike 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 now the very tedious part - assembling and placing the deadeyes and chainplates. The photo-etched chainplates need to be bent, then their tops formed in a "U", a wire inserted and the "U" crimped down on the wire. Next a deadeye is placed on, and the wire brought up and around it, glued in place, and the excess wire cut off. Place, drill holesd for the pins, insert, repeat 60+ times. Ugh! Here's the port fore channel finished, with the double beaded molding place on the edge.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from ESF in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
And now the very tedious part - assembling and placing the deadeyes and chainplates. The photo-etched chainplates need to be bent, then their tops formed in a "U", a wire inserted and the "U" crimped down on the wire. Next a deadeye is placed on, and the wire brought up and around it, glued in place, and the excess wire cut off. Place, drill holesd for the pins, insert, repeat 60+ times. Ugh! Here's the port fore channel finished, with the double beaded molding place on the edge.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from coxswain in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
And now the very tedious part - assembling and placing the deadeyes and chainplates. The photo-etched chainplates need to be bent, then their tops formed in a "U", a wire inserted and the "U" crimped down on the wire. Next a deadeye is placed on, and the wire brought up and around it, glued in place, and the excess wire cut off. Place, drill holesd for the pins, insert, repeat 60+ times. Ugh! Here's the port fore channel finished, with the double beaded molding place on the edge.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from thibaultron in Yankee Hero by BlackGSD - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 3/8” to 1’ - first build
I'll add your name to the list of people who will get 10% off their next kit when you finish this one! Send me a PM with your actual name so I can put it in your customer file.
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from hexnut 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 bob porter 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 ScottRC 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 GrandpaPhil 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 J11 in Yankee Hero by BlackGSD - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 3/8” to 1’ - first build
I'll add your name to the list of people who will get 10% off their next kit when you finish this one! Send me a PM with your actual name so I can put it in your customer file.
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from David Lester 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 mtdoramike 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 hexnut 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 vulcanbomber 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 hexnut 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 bob porter in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Yes, it's the waterline reference, about 1/8" above waterline. The fainter lines further up are for bead molding and channel placement.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from ScottRC 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 bob porter 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 GrandpaPhil 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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