J-Class Rainbow by MrBlueJacket - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - 1:180 - RESIN

[MrBlueJacket]

I really haven't done much over the holidays, just made the mast and started to finish the display base. Here's a shot of the incomplete pieces cobbled together so I can get an idea of the finished model. I think every modeler plays "put together" with the sub assemblies. I know I always have.......Notice the left plaque says "thank you" in the middle

[popeye the sailor]

dry fitting is part of the process.....very nice display      saw your vid.....very nice.

[MrBlueJacket]

Over the weekend I had some time to do the rigging. I was able to do all the standing rigging with silver metallic thread, and some of the running rigging with .005 white thread. Only 3 lines left to go and it will be complete. Then comes the final mounting into the case, which is 11 x 4 x 14 acrylic.

 

[MrBlueJacket]

So I haven't done anything for a couple of weeks, but this past weekend I did finish the ship. Here's a shot of all the rigging finished.

Edited January 22, 2018 by MrBlueJacket

[MrBlueJacket]

Now here's the model permanently mounted in its cradle. I needed to be very careful to make sure the mast is straight, not leaned over, and very careful with the CA as well.

[MrBlueJacket]

And finally, it has all come together in the display case. This was a rewarding project, and probably took me 15 hours, not including the paint screw-ups.

[yvesvidal]

Beautiful little model of a legendary boat.

 

Yves