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MrBlueJacket
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from thibaultron in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
After the second coat, it just looks terrible!
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from mbp521 in Robert E Lee by John Ruy - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 3/32” to 1’ scale or 1:128 - Steamboat
I'm a huge fan of interior reveals!
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
Here's the foremast and jib boom
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from thibaultron in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
Then I painted and attached the cowl vents
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from thibaultron in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
Over the weekend I fashioned the bowsprit and attached it.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
Then I painted and attached the cowl vents
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
Over the weekend I fashioned the bowsprit and attached it.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Bill Morrison in USS Constitution by Avi - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:96
Yes, it is a 2-D projection. The gunports are all the same size.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Bill Morrison in USS Constitution by Avi - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:96
Many people don't seal the wood at all, and just use the CA to adhere the plates. Myself, I use a primer undercoat, then paint the hull color and apply the plates over that. Other people paint copper color to lessen the chance of seeing in between the plates. As with most model techniques, there are multiple ways that work. Some people use contact cement for the plates as well. Here's a couple of build threads:
Start with post#41 here:
https://modelshipworld.com/topic/18408-mary-taylor-by-mrbluejacket-finished-bluejacket-shipcrafters-scale-316-1-164-ny-pilot-boat-1850/page/2/
And with post#34 here:
https://modelshipworld.com/topic/22171-uss-perry-by-sjanicki-bluejacket-scale-196/page/2/
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Bill Morrison in USS Constitution by Avi - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:96
Of course you want an accurate hull, but remember - when the model is finished, no-one will be taking a ruler to it and saying "your hull is 1/16" too wide here"
Just sayin'
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from thibaultron in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
I inserted the belaying pins, using a piece of 1/16 thick basswood as a lower spacer.
Then I used that same spacer to cut the tops off evenly.
The glue won't show once rope coils are hung over them.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from thibaultron in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
Over the weekend, I painted and installed the wheel and binnacle. Then I cut 20 pieces of brass rod for the belaying pins.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from yvesvidal in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
Added the caprail and skylight frames. Still needs touch up.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from thibaultron in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
Then sprayed white and removed the masking tape. Looks like a little touch-up will be necessary.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from thibaultron in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
So now we begin to mask off the deck so I can re-spray the white.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from thibaultron in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
So after much thinner, rubbing, scraping and sanding, a coat of primer, more sanding, and a spray tan, the result is much more pleasing.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from KurtH in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
Rather than mask off, I decided to freehand paint the deck. It will need a second coat, and then I'll touch up the bulwarks.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from KurtH in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
After a week of doing "other things" I was able to shoot a coat of white on the hull.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from KurtH in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
Another quick shot of primer, then I added a rubrail of .020" square styrene.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from KurtH in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
Here's the first coat of primer
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from KurtH in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
Like I said, most of it is sanded off.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
I inserted the belaying pins, using a piece of 1/16 thick basswood as a lower spacer.
Then I used that same spacer to cut the tops off evenly.
The glue won't show once rope coils are hung over them.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from yvesvidal in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
Spent the evening drilling holes...7 on each side, plus 6 on deck.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from thibaultron in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
Spent the evening drilling holes...7 on each side, plus 6 on deck.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from thibaultron in Wendameen by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - Bluejacket Shipcrafters - 1:87 - RESIN
Added the caprail and skylight frames. Still needs touch up.
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