Jeff preisler Posted July 9, 2022 Share #1 Posted July 9, 2022 Initial shaping of the hull complete, after final sanding I airbrushed the inside of the bulwarks Buff. Ater completion of hull I made a template of deck out of matte board then transfered to 1/16" glued decking sheet, lastly after gluing in the deck I added the waterway stanchions that were previosly primed and airbrushed with buff. DanB, gsdpic, Canute and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share #2 Posted July 9, 2022 At this point in build per instructions I decided to mount my completed ship on pedestals, so I took care of this, then removed from finishe base and sent hull back to work cradle. GrandpaPhil, Canute, yvesvidal and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted July 9, 2022 (edited) After final sanding, and drilling out for port holes I gave it a coat of automotive primer. Cut to fit cap rails, sheer and rub strakes, then sanded and airbrushed flat black. When primer was dry I had to establish the waterline using this homemade tool from Frank Mastini's plans illustrated in his book "Ship modeling simplified" Airbrushed lower hull with anti'fouling red then masked waterline with scoth magic tape then air brushed white above waterline. Finally installed cap rails, sheer and rub strakes, brass port holes and lastly bow and stern name boards. Edited July 9, 2022 by Jeff preisler spelling Roger Pellett, mcb, Michiel Frirz and 7 others 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsdpic Posted July 9, 2022 Share #4 Posted July 9, 2022 Off to a good start. I don't think I've seen a build log of this blue jacket kit. Canute, clearway and Jeff preisler 3 Quote - Gary Current Build: Artesania Latina Sopwith Camel Completed Builds: Blue Jacket America 1/48th Annapolis Wherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted July 19, 2022 Completed smokestacks, main cabin sky lights, main cabin deck and pilot house decks. Smoke stacks wer primed with automotive primer then airbrushed flat black, because I was in a bit of a hurry I used tamiya acrlic red paint for the smokestack badges then scraped off raised detail with x'acto knife. painted fire buckets red as well. Per instructions, it says to paint cabin doors white but I wanted them to stand out, so I painted them with a woodish color,(I did see some models done this way). When constructing the sky lights, I found some old photo negatives that I used for the glass panes, this turned out pretty good so I will try this when I construct the pilot house instead of using black paint, see how it goes. Canute, ccoyle, schooner and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navarcus Posted July 19, 2022 Share #6 Posted July 19, 2022 Nicely done! Canute and Jeff preisler 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share #7 Posted August 11, 2022 I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. For the Pilot house construction, I used old photo negatives for the windows. After drilling holes and installing pilot house stanchions I decided to use thread to simulate the railings which I then painted with a brass enamel color. Masts were tapered, holes drilled and stained per kit instructions and set in place temporarily. After attaching pilot house to main cabin, I then mounted ship using brass pedestals on its permanent base. Overall, this kit is excellent and a pleasure to build, I am hoping to have this completed within the next week or so. Papa, gsdpic, mtaylor and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Posted August 11, 2022 Share #8 Posted August 11, 2022 Very nice work. mtaylor, Canute and Jeff preisler 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted August 11, 2022 Share #9 Posted August 11, 2022 Very nice!! I particularly like the color of the bottom painting. It nicely reproduces red lead bottom painting used on many vessels. What is it? Roger mtaylor, Canute and Jeff preisler 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzoun Posted August 11, 2022 Share #10 Posted August 11, 2022 Glad I found this, looks great so far! Canute, mtaylor and Jeff preisler 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share #11 Posted August 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Roger Pellett said: Very nice!! I particularly like the color of the bottom painting. It nicely reproduces red lead bottom painting used on many vessels. What is it? Roger The paint I used is (USN Norfolk 65-A anti-foul Red) from True North Precision Enamels Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted August 15, 2022 (edited) Getting a little closer to completion. Had some trouble making the pilot house door and landing railing. After a couple of tries with CA glue I did not like the results, so I decided to re-fabricate the rails using solder at the joints, not perfect but I think they came out OK. Installed the search light, mast lights, smokestacks, ventilators, and deck sky lights. After placing all the eyebolts, I am now ready for the rigging. Edited August 15, 2022 by Jeff preisler ccoyle, Paul Le Wol, pwog and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearway Posted August 16, 2022 Share #13 Posted August 16, 2022 Nice model of a nice looking vessel- it's amazing how the old guys even made work boats look pleasing to the eye- now its all sheer computer designed functionalism🙄. keith Canute, Jeff preisler, Papa and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share #14 Posted August 27, 2022 The main deck railing and all the rigging went smoothly, just those darn tiny blocks are annoying, but it all worked out. I decided to follow the optional kit instructions for lifeboat covers. To do this, I just used copier paper and cut the pattern with my x-acto knife; I then used fine thread for the cover ropes which were cut to size and glued under the cover flaps. After covers were dry, I carefully brushed the covers with Tamiya buff. I thought it would be interesting to add a tow rope at the stern using just some household string that I dipped in a brown wash. Attached Flags, bow and side fenders, life rings, and lastly did some final touch up and I'm calling this complete. Roger Pellett, SiriusVoyager, mcb and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted August 27, 2022 Share #15 Posted August 27, 2022 Beautiful model. Congratulations on finishing your Lackawanna tug. Paul Le Wol, Jeff preisler and Canute 2 1 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Le Wol Posted August 27, 2022 Share #16 Posted August 27, 2022 Hi Jeff, congratulations on finishing your Lackawanna. Superb job. Jeff preisler, Ryland Craze and Canute 2 1 Quote Regards……..Paul Completed Builds Glad Tidings Model Shipways. - Nordland Boat. Billings Boats . - HM Cutter Cheerful-1806 Syren Model Ship Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb Posted August 27, 2022 Share #17 Posted August 27, 2022 Well done from a Lackawanna fan. mcb Ryland Craze, Canute and Jeff preisler 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share #18 Posted August 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Paul Le Wol said: Hi Jeff, congratulations on finishing your Lackawanna. Superb job. Thank you. Canute and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share #19 Posted August 27, 2022 44 minutes ago, mcb said: Well done from a Lackawanna fan. mcb Thank you. Canute and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share #20 Posted August 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Ryland Craze said: Beautiful model. Congratulations on finishing your Lackawanna tug. Thank you. Ryland Craze and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted August 27, 2022 Share #21 Posted August 27, 2022 Nicely done, Jeff. Ryland Craze, mtaylor and Jeff preisler 2 1 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted August 27, 2022 Share #22 Posted August 27, 2022 Great job. Your customer file now shows 10% off the next kit you buy from us. nic mtaylor, Ryland Craze, Canute and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share #23 Posted August 27, 2022 3 hours ago, MrBlueJacket said: Great job. Your customer file now shows 10% off the next kit you buy from us. nic Thank you. I really enjoyed building your kit and doing this build thread. Canute, mtaylor and Ryland Craze 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted August 27, 2022 Share #24 Posted August 27, 2022 Nice job! She’s beautiful. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 mtaylor, Canute, Ryland Craze and 1 other 3 1 Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPEXEC Posted August 27, 2022 Share #25 Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) Very nice build. Great detail Hipexec Edited August 28, 2022 by HIPEXEC how to add a new build to my list? Jeff preisler, Ryland Craze, Canute and 1 other 3 1 Quote Rich Rich USS Constitution by hipexec (Finished build) Virginia Pilot Boat 1805 (gallery - first build) USS Syren (USS Argus) by Hipexec Joshua Slocum's Spray by HIPEXEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleroo Posted August 3 Share #26 Posted August 3 Your work is fantastic! A lovely looking model. I'm considering getting this, but for me, the quality of the instructions is very important. How would you rate the instructions? I have never done a Bluejacket kit. Thanks, Carl Canute and Jeff preisler 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirabell61 Posted August 3 Share #27 Posted August 3 Hi Jeff, congrats for your lovely steam tug model, it looks very nice Nilsl Jeff preisler and Canute 1 1 Quote Current builds -Lightship Elbe 1 Completed - Steamship Ergenstrasse ex Laker Corsicana 1918- scale 1:87 scratchbuild - "Zeesboot" heritage wooden fishing small craft around 1870, POB clinker scratch build scale 1:24 - Pilot Schooner # 5 ELBE ex Wanderbird, scale 1:50 scratchbuild - Mississippi Sterwheelsteamer built as christmapresent for grandson modified kit build - Chebec "Eagle of Algier" 1753--scale 1:48-POB-(scratchbuild) "SS Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" four stacker passenger liner of 1897, blue ribbond awarded, 1:144 (scratchbuild) "HMS Pegasus" , 16 gun sloop, Swan-Class 1776-1777 scale 1:64 from Amati plan -"Pamir" 4-mast barque, P-liner, 1:96 (scratchbuild) -"Gorch Fock 2" German Navy cadet training 3-mast barque, 1:95 (scratchbuild) "Heinrich Kayser" heritage Merchant Steamship, 1:96 (scratchbuild) original was my grandfathers ship -"Bohuslän" , heritage ,live Swedish museum passenger steamer (Billings kit), 1:50 "Lorbas", river tug, steam driven for RC, fictive design (scratchbuild), scale appr. 1:32 under restoration / restoration finished "Hjejlen" steam paddlewheeler, 1861, Billings Boats rare old kit, scale 1:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiriusVoyager Posted August 4 Share #28 Posted August 4 The tug look wonderful! Great job! Jeff preisler and Canute 1 1 Quote - Eric Drafting: Sultan Arab Dhow Finished: Norwegian Sailing Pram, Lowell Grand Banks Dory, Muscongus bay lobster smack, OcCre Palamos, San Francisco Cross Section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Law Posted August 21 Share #29 Posted August 21 beautiful work ! how long did it take. Were there specific issues you had to overcome ? i have recent begun this model and am working on shaping the hull. The instructions are poor and thankfully your pics are helping get a handle on shaping the hull. any comments would be greatly appreciated tx Jim Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff preisler Posted September 21 Author Share #30 Posted September 21 On 8/3/2024 at 10:27 AM, Carleroo said: Your work is fantastic! A lovely looking model. I'm considering getting this, but for me, the quality of the instructions is very important. How would you rate the instructions? I have never done a Bluejacket kit. Thanks, Carl Thank you. In my opinion, Bluejacket kits are excellent, and the instructions and plans are very good as well. I did search for pictures of other modelers Lackawanna builds, and actual photos of the real ship for some close-up details and help with the rigging. Also, Nick and Al at Bluejacket are very helpful with any questions you may have about their kits if you run into issues with something. If you get this kit, I hope you do a build thread and feel free to ask me any questions. Sorry it took me so long to reply as I haven't been on Model ship world for a few months. Canute, Ryland Craze and Carleroo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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