MrBlueJacket Posted August 22, 2018 Share #1 Posted August 22, 2018 (edited) Let me start by saying the scale listed is just a guess - nowhere on the plans, box, or instructions is a scale given. The pilot house is 4" from the deck to the roof, so at 5/8" scale it would be 6"5". I'm calling it a reasonable guess! This kit is from the 1980's, and the owner wants to see it finished. This should be a fun build. I can see some extra detailing, especially the interior. Although designed to be R/C, it will be a static model. The balsa wood hull side will be replaced with basswood for starters. Here's the kit contents: Edited November 19, 2018 by MrBlueJacket FInished bob porter, thibaultron, hexnut and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted August 22, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted August 22, 2018 First order of business is to assemble the keel. The brass tubes for rudder and propeller are roughed up with sandpaper, and CA'd to the lite ply pre-cut pieces. hexnut, Elijah, russ and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob porter Posted August 22, 2018 Share #3 Posted August 22, 2018 Hi Nic, I built this model many yaers ago, mid 80s i believe. I epoxyed the hull and installed a midwest steam engine. I will be following your progress. Bob Porter Elijah and thibaultron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted August 28, 2018 Installed the bulkheads and deck. This old kit has no provisions for planking the deck, but I can be creative ;-) GrandpaPhil, bob porter, thibaultron and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted September 4, 2018 The kit had 1/16 balsa for the undersides, I substituted 1/16 plywood. I could have used 1/32, it would have been a little easier to bend around the bow. bob porter and thibaultron 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted September 4, 2018 So for the decking planks, I chose 1/32 x 1/4 basswood, and stained it using MinWax cherry. To get the lighter color, I only used the top liquid in the can, and did not stir up the bottom material. I'm pleased with the color. ccoyle, thibaultron, hexnut and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted September 6, 2018 I made a diamond non-skid pattern by spraying black through a stretched screen over a gray base. I am happy with the look. bob porter, coxswain, hexnut and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted September 19, 2018 The solid railing is on, and mis-matches of the seam are covered with Bondo. The false machinery well is installed and painted, along with two steps down from the pilot house area. bob porter, hexnut and thibaultron 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted September 24, 2018 Bulwark is trimmed, hull is primed, and the bulwark is painted flat white. thibaultron, hexnut and bob porter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted October 1, 2018 So while I'm filling, sanding, priming (repeat several times) on the hull, I decided to start on the deckhouse/pilot house. Here are the two sides being assembled. Back in the day the parts were band-sawed, so at least one side of the windows had to be open. hexnut, bob porter and coxswain 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share #11 Posted October 1, 2018 After three coats of primer and filler, the hull is painted. Next comes the waterline and dark green paint. russ, bob porter, hexnut and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbelwood Posted October 1, 2018 Share #12 Posted October 1, 2018 Hi Nick, This appears to be the kit of the "Rangeley" put out by Freedom Song Boatworks in Edgecomb, Maine. I built their "Nelly G" back in the early 90's. Construction very similar. John Elwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share #13 Posted October 2, 2018 Under hull paint as promised......... coxswain, bob porter, hexnut and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share #14 Posted October 5, 2018 I'm going to put windows in, since it won't be burning the boiler. I decided on inner frames to make a lip for the acetate to sit up against. Here's a shot of the inside and outside. And of course, more putty and filling. russ, bob porter, hexnut and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) So with the pilot house sides filled and primed, I decided to add door outlines. Using .010" x .100" styrene, I think they look pretty good. I left space at the bottom for a 1/4" step Edited October 11, 2018 by MrBlueJacket correct styrene dimensions hexnut and bob porter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share #16 Posted October 10, 2018 Moving to the stern, it is time to add the mahogany bench seats that ring the aft end. Next will be adding the bulwarks to them. RFP, bob porter and hexnut 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share #17 Posted October 16, 2018 Played around with the pilot house sides. I like the result, don't you? hof00, bob porter, hexnut and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share #18 Posted October 24, 2018 Rear bulwarks added and painted, and also the aft section of the caprail and a 1/8" half-round rub-rail as well. hexnut, hof00, bob porter and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share #19 Posted October 24, 2018 To finish the cap-rail, some 3/32 x 3/16 mahogany needs to be pre-bent. I soaked them in water overnight, then made a bending fence out of 1/8 square basswood. Looking at the first batch, they sprung back, so this will be a multi-bending process. bob porter, Ryland Craze and hexnut 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share #20 Posted October 24, 2018 (edited) And while those are drying, I put in some windows and trimmed them out with more mahogany. Edited October 24, 2018 by MrBlueJacket bob porter, Ryland Craze, hexnut and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share #21 Posted October 31, 2018 WHile the mahogany caprail is drying, I decided it is time to put the model on its mounting base. Here's bow and stern views: hexnut, bob porter, Duanelaker and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob porter Posted October 31, 2018 Share #22 Posted October 31, 2018 Very nice looking. Bob Porter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share #23 Posted November 8, 2018 Got the caprails in, and added some detailing to the transmission housing. It is actually a pill bottle. bob porter, ccoyle, russ and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share #24 Posted November 9, 2018 Some pilot house detailing here: russ, Duanelaker, hexnut and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share #25 Posted November 9, 2018 Starting to assemble the housing walls, and placed the roofs on just to see what they will look like. Duanelaker, Ryland Craze, bob porter and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share #26 Posted November 19, 2018 Final steps are coming together now. hexnut, bob porter, russ and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share #27 Posted November 19, 2018 And the model is finally finished. It was an interesting project, to say the least! GrandpaPhil, Duanelaker, hexnut and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted November 19, 2018 Share #28 Posted November 19, 2018 Allow me to be the first to congratulate you! Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith65 Posted November 28, 2018 Share #29 Posted November 28, 2018 Very nice. Don Quote Completed Builds: Joshua Slocum's SPRAY by Bluejacket Ship Crafters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moab Posted November 28, 2018 Share #30 Posted November 28, 2018 Looks terrific...Moab Quote Completed Builds: Virginia Armed Sloop...Model Shipways Ranger...Corel Louise Steam Launch...Constructo Hansa Kogge...Dusek Yankee Hero...BlueJacket Spray...BlueJacket 26’ Long Boat...Model Shipways Under Construction: Emma C. Berry...Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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