MrBlueJacket Posted November 25, 2018 Share #1 Posted November 25, 2018 So here we go again with an older kit. Let's start with the kit contents. Here's one of the two plan sheets, the rigging package, and the instruction booklet. And here is the other plan sheet, along with the stick wood. coxswain, Nirvana, russ and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted November 25, 2018 Completing the kit are some die-cut pieces and some band-sawed pieces. russ, bob porter, tasmanian and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted November 25, 2018 First, let's take a good look at the cast metal pieces. These obviously have lead in them, so they will have to go. Luckily, I know where i can find replacements ;-) bob porter, coxswain, Nirvana and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted November 25, 2018 Share #4 Posted November 25, 2018 This will be interesting, I am waiting for the day when I have a Bluejacket kit in my stash. coxswain 1 Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted November 25, 2018 Here's the bulkhead pieces removed from the die-cut sheets, and then the keel pieces laid on the plans. bob porter, Duanelaker, coxswain and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted November 25, 2018 I took the previous photos on Fri. Saturday I actually started to do some assembly. Here's the keel: And one of the bulkheads. Experience has taught me that when butt gluing edge pieces, it is better to scarf a piece across the joint to strengthen it. Just be sure it won't be in the way of future assembly steps! bob porter, coxswain, Nirvana and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted November 25, 2018 Share #7 Posted November 25, 2018 Are you going to build her as static or RC? Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted November 26, 2018 My customer wants a static model. Nirvana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob porter Posted November 26, 2018 Share #9 Posted November 26, 2018 Gee I built this one along with the Dragger and the Tourist back in the 80s or early 90s. Fun builds Bob Porter coxswain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted November 29, 2018 So now you can see all the bulkheads and decking in place. First photo is attaching the chine strips, second photo is the topsides, and the raised stern. russ, Nirvana, coxswain and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted November 29, 2018 Share #11 Posted November 29, 2018 Kind of off-topic question here, Nic, but now that Midwest has gotten out of the boat kit market, do you know if anyone has designs on acquiring that part of their product line? coxswain and Nirvana 2 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...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted November 29, 2018 3 hours ago, ccoyle said: Kind of off-topic question here, Nic, but now that Midwest has gotten out of the boat kit market, do you know if anyone has designs on acquiring that part of their product line? Actually, I have not heard anything. We actually talked about it but many are similar to our own offerings. Nirvana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share #13 Posted November 30, 2018 Starting to plank the hull - It's easy with the balsa supplied. I will coat the balsa with polyester resin and silkspan. bob porter, russ, Nirvana and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaster Posted December 1, 2018 Share #14 Posted December 1, 2018 On 11/29/2018 at 3:16 PM, MrBlueJacket said: Actually, I have not heard anything. We actually talked about it but many are similar to our own offerings. Bluejacket is a great, long time company in this great hobby of ship models. Midwest was a company that many of hobby builders got their start. It was sad to see a company in the hobby end. It would be wonderful if there was a chance Bluejacket to pick up the midwest line and keeping it from becoming a part of history in the hobby. Re-releasing midwest older kits like the one in this build log for many that didn't get the chance to build would be great. Just my thoughts for a hobby that we all love. bob porter 1 Quote Current Build: Andrea Gail - Billings Boat 608 - scale 1:60 St. Elme - Soclaine - scale 1:20 Finished Build: Marina II - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:50 Lobster Boat - Midwest Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - Scale 1:35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted December 3, 2018 Just for variety, I started the dory that sits on top of the cabin. Ryland Craze, russ, Nirvana and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share #16 Posted December 4, 2018 And here's the dory, completed except for the seats, which will be mahogany. They will have to wait until I have painted the shell. GrandpaPhil, Moab, russ and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share #17 Posted December 5, 2018 Finished the upper belt of planking all a round. Nirvana, bob porter and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share #18 Posted December 10, 2018 Over the weekend I got the rest of the hull planked. Next will be adding the planked bulwarks, then covering the balsa with either polycrylic or polyester resin. bob porter, Nirvana and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 14, 2018 Author Share #19 Posted December 14, 2018 So the bulwarks are on, and it is time to strengthen the soft balsa wood. I decided to use MinWax Polycrylic and silkspan. Here a section being applied. Nirvana and bob porter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 14, 2018 Author Share #20 Posted December 14, 2018 Although I tried to get out as many wrinkles as I can, it is not critical. When primed and sanded, the wrinkles will disappear. Any small irregularities will be puttied over. bob porter and Nirvana 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vossiewulf Posted December 15, 2018 Share #21 Posted December 15, 2018 I used the polycrylic on my LN, and just found it doesn't adhere well to anything- I had to mask off the ship to spray the bulwarks and it came off in many places with the tape, even over bare wood. Hopefully you have better luck. Quote Building HM Cutter Lady Nelson 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted December 15, 2018 Share #22 Posted December 15, 2018 10 hours ago, MrBlueJacket said: So the bulwarks are on, and it is time to strengthen the soft balsa wood. I decided to use MinWax Polycrylic and silkspan. Here a section being applied. That's a new way, something to consider for future models. Thanks for the idea. Btw; Nic, huge thanks for the items sent to me.... Superior service! Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share #23 Posted December 17, 2018 On 12/15/2018 at 1:10 AM, vossiewulf said: I used the polycrylic on my LN, and just found it doesn't adhere well to anything- I had to mask off the ship to spray the bulwarks and it came off in many places with the tape, even over bare wood. Hopefully you have better luck. I have used it before when fiber-glassing an R/C plane, and didn't have any problems. It seems to be sticking quite well here, too. Nirvana and bob porter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share #24 Posted December 21, 2018 A coat of primer, then an application of red oxide auto putty, then sand. After that, repeat at least once more. Nirvana and bob porter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 24, 2018 Author Share #25 Posted December 24, 2018 While at a Maine Made show in Bangor, I came across a guy who cuts trees into 1/2 inch slabs for cutting boards. I thought that one of them would make a great baseboard for the trawler. Here it is: coxswain, bob porter, Nirvana and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted December 26, 2018 Author Share #26 Posted December 26, 2018 Hull sanded down. I always use a sanding block to get a smooth surface. Just using 80 grit for now, but after the next round of primer and putty, will switch to about 150 grit. Captain Poison, Duanelaker, GrandpaPhil and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share #27 Posted January 8, 2019 While doing the sand, primer, putty, sand, etc. I started on the pilothouse. hof00, Moab and bob porter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share #28 Posted January 9, 2019 Here is the hull, all primed and the white paint put on the bulwarks. GrandpaPhil, yvesvidal, bob porter and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moab Posted January 9, 2019 Share #29 Posted January 9, 2019 WOW!!! Looks great ...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...
MrBlueJacket Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share #30 Posted January 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, Moab said: WOW!!! Looks great ...Moab Thank you! Next is masking off for the green paint on the hull. bob porter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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