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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)
So here's the mizzen topyard halyard - with these all done, next is the topsail sheet and clew lines. Chain with blocks on each end.
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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 now I have put all 3 top yards on and attached their lifts. Now this project goes on hold while I build a New Bedford Whaleboat for a customer.
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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 ready for painting. I use .010" wire for the footropes, they always get bent around when I do the rigging, so I won't straighten them out until the end. The fore and main have 15 holes drilled, and 7 eyebolts each.
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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 the 3 t'gallant yards in process.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from ScottRC in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
All the topsail sheets and clew lines are done. Here's a shot of the mizzen
Next will be making the t'gallant yards.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from schooner in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
All the topsail sheets and clew lines are done. Here's a shot of the mizzen
Next will be making the t'gallant yards.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from ScottRC in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Here's the 3 t'gallant yards in process.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from schooner in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Here's the 3 t'gallant yards in process.
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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)
Here's the 3 t'gallant yards in process.
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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)
All the topsail sheets and clew lines are done. Here's a shot of the mizzen
Next will be making the t'gallant yards.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Ryland Craze in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
All the topsail sheets and clew lines are done. Here's a shot of the mizzen
Next will be making the t'gallant yards.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Red Baron by pwog - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 3/8" - Lobster Boat
If you plan on leaving bare wood , then it should have a clear coat before masking off.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from BobG in Charles P Notman by cdrusn89 - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1/96
There are two schools of thought about rigging. Since the running rigging is generally inside of the standing, It makes sense to do it first. On the other hand, putting up the standing rigging first stabilizes the masts and makes alignment easier. It's not difficult to do the running rigging after.
So it's six of one, and a half dozen of the other. Builder's choice.
As for belaying lines along the forward deckhouse, with its tight clearance, you can put the line through the belaying hole, then put the pin in.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from BobG in Charles P Notman by cdrusn89 - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1/96
To raise the anchor from the top of the water to the cathead, they probably used a fish tackle attached to the fore top.
look at my post on Dec 17th here:
https://modelshipworld.com/topic/19500-red-jacket-by-mrbluejacket-bluejacket-shipcrafters-scale-18-1-196/page/8/
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from BobG in Charles P Notman by cdrusn89 - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1/96
Try using 220 wet/dry sandpaper (the black stuff) and use it wet. The water helps to sluff off the sanding dust and the paper lasts a lot longer ( a lot lot longer)
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Red Baron by pwog - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 3/8" - Lobster Boat
Yes, what he said.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Retired guy in Red Baron by pwog - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 3/8" - Lobster Boat
If you plan on leaving bare wood , then it should have a clear coat before masking off.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Red Baron by pwog - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 3/8" - Lobster Boat
Once you mask off, it is a good idea to paint either clear of the color under the tape. That seals the edge of the tape and makes for nice crisp lines.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from ThirdCoast in Grand Banks Dory by ThirdCoast - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:16
A good choice for starting. Remember: "Putty and paint - makes it look like what it ain't" One of my favorite expressions, and so true.
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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 several nights of work, all the lower lifts are aligned and tied off. Still have all the topyard halyards to do. A fair amount of woprk with little to show.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Beef Wellington in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
So here's the mizzen topyard halyard - with these all done, next is the topsail sheet and clew lines. Chain with blocks on each end.
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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 the foremast topsail sheet and clew done this afternoon. Hard to see the "cloverleaf block" under the foreyard, but the chain is belayed to the pinrail, then through the cloverleaf block, the out to the sheave at the end of the yard (remember when I put those in?) and then to a single block, which receives a line from the topmast near the center, then down to the pinrail. The sheet tackle is .015, while the clew is .010. This is because the sheet carries a lot of force when he sail is deployed, but the clew only pulls up the sail itself.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from KurtH in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
After several nights of work, all the lower lifts are aligned and tied off. Still have all the topyard halyards to do. A fair amount of woprk with little to show.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from EricWilliamMarshall in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
Lower yards all hung, starting to do the lifts.
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MrBlueJacket got a reaction from Vladimir_Wairoa in Red Jacket by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/8" = 1' (1:96)
After several nights of work, all the lower lifts are aligned and tied off. Still have all the topyard halyards to do. A fair amount of woprk with little to show.
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