USS Perry by sjanicki - FINISHED - BlueJacket Shipcrafters - Scale 1/96

[sjanicki]

1 hour ago, ERS Rich said:

This looking nice....now the USS Perry, no longer the USS Putty!

 

Cheers!

Thank you! I hope once I finish this model nobody who visits my office thinks to read the build log and expose my various learning experiences on this one....

[sjanicki]

This weekend I made some progress on the Perry after a little break. 
 

I started by cutting the lower masts to length and assembling the various components. The laser cutting is well done so it when together rather fast. 

 

Next I glued down and rigged the cannons and carronades. It actually took quite a bit longer than I anticipated but I am happy with the results! Still a little more to do on the forward cannons rigging though. 

 

I also spent some time just organizing the litany of cast fittings so I could stay on top of things. 
 

slow but steady progress!  

[sjanicki]

I spent most of the weekend making great progress on the Perry! 
 

I installed the pintles and gudgeons on the rudder as well as finished rigging the final two cannons. 

 

I next assembled and painted the bowsprit and bow components as well as the bow jib pole. 
 

I also managed to shape and paint all of the wooden rigging components. I also assembled the masts. 

 

Next up will be rigging and more rigging! 
 

I am very happy with how this model is turning out :) 

[Casi]

Good job at this scale !

[sjanicki]

9 hours ago, Casi said:

Good job at this scale !

Thank you! The scale has really been a great learning experience!

[sjanicki]

Some progress today on the Perry! 
 

Installed the deadeyes on the ship as well as the shrouds and back stays for both main and fore mast. Getting the lanyards even such that the dead eyes were level and shrouds taught was a time consuming endeavor. 
 

[sjanicki]

Mounted the boom and gaffs last night! The lines aren’t tight yet 

[sjanicki]

Rigged the lines to the booms and gaffs last night. Going to keep chugging and making steady progress! 
 

[sjanicki]

Made quite a bit of progress today on the upper shrouds and installing the yards! 

 

Needed to improve a clamp for the yards…

 

Still haven’t tied off any of the lines yet as I am waiting until all are installed to ensure they can be tightened together. 

[sjanicki]

Spent quite a bit of time today nearly completing the running rigging! 
 

Next up will be a little more running rigging and then the standing rigging. 

[sjanicki]

More progress this weekend on the rigging. 

 

Not shown, but the case kit arrived and I stained it. 
 

Nearly complete! 

[Tom E]

The view out of your window is just slightly less impressive then your ship. Both beautiful. 

She's really coming together.

This is one of Bluejackets newer kits...color me impressed.

 

Tom E  

[sjanicki]

On 6/25/2021 at 5:33 PM, Tom E said:

The view out of your window is just slightly less impressive then your ship. Both beautiful. 

She's really coming together.

This is one of Bluejackets newer kits...color me impressed.

 

Tom E  

Thank you! Tbh I have been very

impressed by the kit.

[sjanicki]

More progress over the long weekend! Hung the anchors and tied the lower ratlines. A little slow but it’s really coming along 

 

[sjanicki]

I finished the ratlines and a number of other small details and hung the flag! Although I need to add a number of rope coils I am calling her finished for now since I am moving next week and she needs to get placed in my office for safe keeping. 
 

Overall so incredibly happy with how the Perry turned out. I learned so much on this build and am glad that the she didn’t turn out as the USS Putty! 
 

Would really recommend this kit to someone looking to improve their skills. 
 

[MrBlueJacket]

Well done, Stan! Your customer file now reflects a 10% discount on the next kit you get from us. Love the way you have mounted it on ways, too.

 

Nic

[sjanicki]

2 hours ago, MrBlueJacket said:

Well done, Stan! Your customer file now reflects a 10% discount on the next kit you get from us. Love the way you have mounted it on ways, too.

 

Nic

Hi Nic, 

 

Thank you! The kit was a blast 

[wtimlen]

Hello Stan,

That is some accomplishment, it looks beautiful. Congrats!

 

Bill T.

[sjanicki]

On 7/12/2021 at 12:31 PM, wtimlen said:

Hello Stan,

That is some accomplishment, it looks beautiful. Congrats!

 

Bill T.

Thank you! Very happy with the results! It will look great in the office with the Revenue Cutter to match 

[wtimlen]

What's next on the list?

[GrandpaPhil]

Congratulations!  Well done!

[sjanicki]

On 7/14/2021 at 11:27 AM, wtimlen said:

What's next on the list?

I don't know yet! I need to think - recommendations are very much appreciated! 

 

On 7/22/2021 at 11:53 AM, GrandpaPhil said:

Congratulations!  Well done!

Thank you!

 

The USS Perry is now in my office across the room from the Revenue Cutter!

[MrBlueJacket]

How about the Charles P. Notman? Or maybe the large Friendship sloop and put a dollhouse figure or two in it. Picnic, maybe?

[Eurus]

Very beautiful ship!

[schooner]

Great looking model! Love the ways.

Nice display case, is it from Bluejacket? If so, did you have any issues finding someone to cut and fit the glass?

[sjanicki]

On 8/5/2021 at 8:40 AM, schooner said:

Great looking model! Love the ways.

Nice display case, is it from Bluejacket? If so, did you have any issues finding someone to cut and fit the glass?

 

Yes - the case-kit was from BlueJacket.  I didn't have any issues with finding a place to purchase /cut the glass but prices really went up since I built the Revenue Cutter...