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MrBlueJacket
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from GrandpaPhil in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
now all the jib sheets are done.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from ScottRC in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
now all the jib sheets are done.
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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 braces done, it is time to work on the jub sheets. Here's the first one done:
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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 braces done, it is time to work on the jub sheets. Here's the first one done:
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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 now i can say all the braces are done!
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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 problem is that the other end of the line is glued to a belaying pin and rope coil. So I had to find an inconspicuous spot to splice the new line to the remains of the old.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
DISASTER!
While using a battery Dremel to clear a hole, it accidentally caught one of the brace lines, ripping it asunder
And here's the broken line and block that was ripped 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)
With the braces done, it is time to work on the jub sheets. Here's the first one done:
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from MichaelW in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
With the braces done, it is time to work on the jub sheets. Here's the first one done:
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Revenue Cutter by wtimlen - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:48
Looking very good, Bill. Enamel for airbrushing should be the thickness of milk. I start with 1:2 thinner:paint and then thin more if necessary.
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from wtimlen in Revenue Cutter by wtimlen - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:48
Looking very good, Bill. Enamel for airbrushing should be the thickness of milk. I start with 1:2 thinner:paint and then thin more if necessary.
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 now i can say all the braces are done!
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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 i can say all the braces are done!
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Yankee Hero by MichaelW - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 3/8"=1' - 1889 Quoddy Boat
We tentatively scheduled the 2021 rigging class for May 24-28, I'm going to push it off until Sept 27 - Oct 1.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from wtimlen in Yankee Hero by MichaelW - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 3/8"=1' - 1889 Quoddy Boat
We tentatively scheduled the 2021 rigging class for May 24-28, I'm going to push it off until Sept 27 - Oct 1.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from VTHokiEE in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
And now i can say all the braces are done!
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from wemattson in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
And now i can say all the braces are done!
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from schooner in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
And now i can say all the braces are done!
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from robdurant in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
And now i can say all the braces are done!
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from kirill4 in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
And now i can say all the braces are done!
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Duanelaker in Atlantic by closehaul - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:96 Scale
Here's a really good way to control the application of CA glue. Look at the tip of the month:
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1105166336677&ca=64bf22da-704d-496c-8e70-95bc1220ea79
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Bill Morrison in ALFRED by schooner - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:96 - Continental Navy Frigate
Can you find an HO scale porcelain bowl?
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Bill Morrison in ALFRED by schooner - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:96 - Continental Navy Frigate
"it would not keep anyone from going over the side it would just ensure that they went over head first."
HA HA HA I can picture that
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Bill Morrison in ALFRED by schooner - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:96 - Continental Navy Frigate
Can I assume the beams are not glued in yet? Would be tough to rig the cannon if they were!
Nic
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from catopower in Revenue Cutter by wtimlen - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:48
Good job, Bill! For information, when we realized the problem, we went from a drilling jib on the drill press (subject to movement) to drilling with our duplicating machine. No more off-center holes!
Nic
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