MrBlueJacket Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share #61 Posted October 2, 2018 And now the cockpit is all decked out. Was that a pun? bob porter, Fright, Tom E and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fright Posted October 2, 2018 Share #62 Posted October 2, 2018 Nicely done! thibaultron 1 Quote Robert O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share #63 Posted October 3, 2018 And here it is with all the deck furniture and pieces attached. Next stop - Mastville! hexnut, Blue Pilot, usedtosail and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share #64 Posted October 13, 2018 Foremast has all the blocks etc attached, so it is time to attach the shrouds. thibaultron and hexnut 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share #65 Posted October 13, 2018 Of course, immediately followed by the fore stays. GrandpaPhil, hexnut, thibaultron and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share #66 Posted October 17, 2018 So the main shrouds, springer stay and topmast stay are installed. hexnut, Javlin, Fright and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share #67 Posted October 22, 2018 If I didn't have to add sails to this, it would be finished! russ, gsdpic, catopower and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javlin Posted October 22, 2018 Share #68 Posted October 22, 2018 Nice!! thibaultron and russ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share #69 Posted November 5, 2018 Speaking of sails, here's 3 of the 4 sails added. One sail, and some jib tie-downs and she's done. notice the finished display base instead of the work board. I had to do it twice, because the first time I had bow/stern in the wrong direction! thibaultron, hexnut, bob porter and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share #70 Posted November 7, 2018 And finally this model is completed. The build is straightforward, I think the most difficult areas are the transom and bulwarks, but they were done early on. usedtosail, hexnut, etubino and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted August 26, 2019 Share #71 Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) Hello from the UK , I have been looking at jgodseys Mary Taylor tutorial and now yours as I really would like to make my second build a schooner (not sure which one yet) .I asked a question on jgodseys build relating to how difficult it was to cut the excess wood away from a solid hull to get the exact shape needed . Now that I am looking at your build can I ask if the decking is pre-formed with the individual planking printed on or all individual planking strips (if so what wood ?) ? Also did you make the sails yourself or are they supplied . Thanks Mike Edited August 26, 2019 by legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share #72 Posted August 26, 2019 Hi Mike, The kit comes with a sheet of scribed decking, but I substituted a sheet of glued-up decking instead. The glue is black, and makes a very realistic deck. My good wife sewed the sails for me. Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted August 26, 2019 Share #73 Posted August 26, 2019 Thanks for your reply Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Caramagno Posted August 27, 2019 Share #74 Posted August 27, 2019 Black Glue? What is it? White Glue mixed with Gesso? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend Posted August 27, 2019 Share #75 Posted August 27, 2019 Hello Nic , Once again I am looking at your very nice Mary Taylor build and for all it seems a quite basic build regarding deck furniture etc , I suppose you could add as much of your own additional items as you wish ! also what is your opinion regarding using wood strips for cabins etc without painting ? My idea when I get round to building a schooner is to leave it all natural wood including the hull just to emphasise the beauty of the wood build . At 20 " in length I think the Mary Taylor would be too small for me so now I have whittled my choice down to three different boat builds : Benjamin Latham / (model shipways ) / 33" Smuggler / Solid Hull / (Bluejacket ) / 33" Flying Fish / ( Corel ) / 29.3" I would consider the solid hull Benjamin Latham from Ebay but these are mostly US sites and UK customs have a habit of adding ridiculous customs charges from the US . As I would value your opinion have you any preferences from my three choices ? bearing in mind I intend to make it an all wood finished model and might even change some of the woods supplied ? thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share #76 Posted August 28, 2019 Hi Mike, I, of course am partial to the Smuggler. The hobby store Eskader in Stockholm may have one on the shelf. Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrIronMike Posted December 5, 2021 Share #77 Posted December 5, 2021 On 9/24/2018 at 3:46 PM, MrBlueJacket said: After installing the gratings, deadeyes and fife rails, I put some of the other deck furniture on to see how it looks. What is the purpose with the gold coating? I notice that you use green later in the process. I have purchased the same kit and my plans are to soon start with this project (I just completed my Swampscott dory). I also got the gold paint together with my kit, It looks really nice but what paint color should be used ? Please advice, thank you MrBlueJacket. /M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share #78 Posted December 6, 2021 14 hours ago, MrIronMike said: What is the purpose with the gold coating? I notice that you use green later in the process. I have purchased the same kit and my plans are to soon start with this project (I just completed my Swampscott dory). I also got the gold paint together with my kit, It looks really nice but what paint color should be used ? Please advice, thank you MrBlueJacket. /M Hi, There is no gold coating. What you see is the raw photo etched pieces. The boats are unfinished castings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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