Blue Pilot Posted August 4, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts, experience with Bluejacket ship crafters model the Atlantic. http://www.bluejacketinc.com/kits/atlantic.htm n a search of this forum I only came across one reference, a single build log from another manufacturer in reference to this majestic ship. In a quick search of the internet I found she has a very interesting history and would make a beautiful model. I would like to hear your thoughts. For more clarification I am also looking at MS Bluenose which has a lot of build logs and I even have Robert Hunts Practicum I believe laying around some ware. I want to build either ship with a full set of sails. Either model I feel is well within my skill level however, rigging a ship with sails will be a new challenge for me. Both have similar sail plans other then 3 verses 2 mast, so I don’t think one will be much more challenging than the other but that is just a hunch. Thanks! Edited August 4, 2015 by Blue Pilot mtaylor 1 Quote Mark Current Builds: 18th Century Merchantman 1/2 Hull Smuggler Pride of Baltimore II Gallery: Yankee Hero Armed Virginia Sloop Future Builds: Rattlesnake, Fair American Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjay Posted August 5, 2015 Share #2 Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) Hi Mark,I've done both and they are very different not only in construction but finished product. The choice of sails or no sails is always personal and totally up to you.The Atlantic when finished is much more delicate visually and in scale, so I decided to not add sails. The Bluenose has a different presence. The model is not as delicate and can handle the volume of sail cloth more easily. Again my choice was to omit the sails. I've lost my Bluenose pictures in a computer crash (no backup) and the model is out of my hands with my kids on the east coast. But I've attached some of the Atlantic. Enjoy the build whichever you pick.Mark Edited August 13, 2015 by markjay ccoyle, Ryland Craze, thibaultron and 3 others 6 Quote Mark Phoenix, AZ Current builds; Previous builds, in rough order of execution; Shipjack, Peterbrough Canoe, Flying Fish, Half Moon, Britannia racing sloop, Whale boat, Bluenose, Picket boat, Viking longboat, Atlantic, Fair American, Mary Taylor, half hull Enterprise, Hacchoro, HMS Fly, Khufu Solar Boat. On the shelf; Royal Barge, Jefferson Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Pilot Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted August 6, 2015 Thank you for the detailed post and thoughts on these two kits. Your photos are great! Quote Mark Current Builds: 18th Century Merchantman 1/2 Hull Smuggler Pride of Baltimore II Gallery: Yankee Hero Armed Virginia Sloop Future Builds: Rattlesnake, Fair American Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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