John Ruy Posted January 12 Author #31 Posted January 12 (edited) 16 minutes ago, rwiederrich said: John…I’ll begin by posting some pics of McKay’s last clipper, Glory of the Seas. You can see the curved hood just above and behind the figurehead and under the bowsprit. This devise is described on his ships. And it is nearly depicted on all his clippers. It is what reinforced the stem and cut water. Rob Yes… the naval hood looks great. However, have you found any references of this feature being on the Red Jacket? I have not. I would like to be as accurate as I can to her launch in 1853. That’s why I’m using the Bluejacket plans vs the Marine Model Company’s Plans. John Edited January 12 by John Ruy Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
rwiederrich Posted January 13 #32 Posted January 13 (edited) On 1/12/2024 at 5:25 AM, John Ruy said: Yes… the naval hood looks great. However, have you found any references of this feature being on the Red Jacket? I have not. I would like to be as accurate as I can to her launch in 1853. That’s why I’m using the Bluejacket plans vs the Marine Model Company’s Plans. John John….. I don’t want to mistakenly miss lead you or anyone. The Red Jacket was not a McKay clipper, so I would assume she probably didn’t have Naval hoods. I was pointing out the need for research on these matters, Flying Cloud was a McKay clipper and I might have erroneously confused the two in my eagerness to encourage good research. You have performed very well in contouring the solid wood hull. Rob Edited January 13 by rwiederrich John Ruy 1 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
John Ruy Posted January 29 Author #33 Posted January 29 Bulwarks, Rails, etc… Cheers 🍻 GrandpaPhil, Knocklouder, gsdpic and 7 others 10 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
John Ruy Posted February 9 Author #34 Posted February 9 Bulwarks and Rails continued… Placing Bulwark Stanchions… Placing the Monkey Rail… Removed the kit supplied taffrail… Building up Taffrail with strip wood 1/64 x 1/32. Taffrail base completed… Monkey Rails completed… Placing water ways… Monkey Rail, Main Rail and Sheer completed. Onwards… 🍻 hof00, Javelin, Roger Pellett and 10 others 12 1 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
Dr PR Posted February 9 #35 Posted February 9 John, Nice work on the traffrail. I first saw this on another post on the forum and it made a lot more sense than trying to cut a narrow semi-circular piece of wood. John Ruy 1 Quote Phil Current build: USS Cape MSI-2 Current build: Albatros topsail schooner Previous build: USS Oklahoma City CLG-5 CAD model
John Ruy Posted February 9 Author #36 Posted February 9 1 hour ago, Dr PR said: John, Nice work on the traffrail. I first saw this on another post on the forum and it made a lot more sense than trying to cut a narrow semi-circular piece of wood. Thanks… The idea came from Bluejacket’s build log of the Red Jacket. Bill Morrison 1 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
John Ruy Posted February 9 Author #37 Posted February 9 Lower Deadeyes… …and so it begins, the “smallest” deadeyes. Pin Rails are going to be so much fun. 😜 hof00, catopower, Bill Morrison and 6 others 9 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
John Ruy Posted February 19 Author #38 Posted February 19 Channels… Drilling for the Masts and Bow Sprit… No glue at this time. Ready to seal and paint the hull and bulwarks. Cheers 🍻 catopower, Kenneth Powell, hof00 and 7 others 10 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
rwiederrich Posted February 20 #39 Posted February 20 That little Red Jcket is looking extremely well. Nice attention to detail and good wood working quality/skills. I'm enjoying your build log. Rob Knocklouder, Kenneth Powell, John Ruy and 2 others 4 1 Quote Current build: Build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25382-glory-of-the-seas-medium-clipper-1869-by-rwiederrich-196 Finished build: Build log: of 1/128th Great Republic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/13740-great-republic-by-rwiederrich-four-masted-extreme-clipper-1853/# Current build(On hold): Build log: 1/96 Donald McKay:http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/4522-donald-mckay-medium-clipper-by-rwiederrich-1855/ Completed build: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/475-196-cutty-sark-plastic/ The LORD said, "See, I have set (them) aside...with skills of all kinds, to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts."
John Ruy Posted March 12 Author #40 Posted March 12 First coat of paint… Cheers 🍻 GrandpaPhil, Knocklouder, ScottRC and 3 others 6 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
Roger Pellett Posted March 12 #41 Posted March 12 Great work bring this old kit back to life John!. John Ruy 1 Quote
John Ruy Posted March 28 Author #42 Posted March 28 Painting the hull continues… Spot putty and sanding prior to color coats… Painted hull semi gloss black and masked off water line in preparation for Hull Copper Red below the Water line. Air Brushed the Hull Copper Red… Color coats complete, still needs some touch up prior to finishing with Semi Gloss Clear Coat. Cheers 🍻 GrandpaPhil, GGibson, KurtH and 3 others 6 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
Knocklouder Posted March 28 #43 Posted March 28 (edited) Magnificent paint job there John Ruy. I can hardly wait to try out my new airbrush. My next two builds will have painted Hull copper bottoms . Hope they turn out as nice as yours, out standing job. . Edited March 28 by Knocklouder John Ruy 1 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , Amati } Hannah Ship in a Bottle:Santa Maria : LA Pinta : La Nana : The Mayflower : Viking Ship Drakkar The King Of the Mississippi Artesania Latina 1:80 Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston-Vanguard Models
dvm27 Posted March 28 #44 Posted March 28 (edited) Lovely work. Anyone who completes one of those Marine Models (was it Bliss marine Co?) with their "pre-carved" hulls has my utmost respect. Give me plank on frame any day! Edited March 28 by dvm27 John Ruy 1 Quote GregwebsiteAdmiralty Modelsmoderator Echo Cross-section buildAdmiralty Models Cross-section BuildFinished buildPegasus, 1776, cross-sectionCurrent buildSpeedwell, 1752
John Ruy Posted March 28 Author #45 Posted March 28 Agreed… POF is the way to go, I still have some spot filling and sanding to do here. Many more coats of paint. 😜 Knocklouder, KurtH and Bill Morrison 3 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
John Ruy Posted May 23 Author #46 Posted May 23 Finishing the hull… Painting the bulwarks… Deck prepared for finishing. I have chosen an Amber Shellac to finish the decking. Time to get started on those pesky belaying pins. Cheers 🍻 ccoyle, Bill Morrison, Knocklouder and 5 others 8 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
Snug Harbor Johnny Posted May 23 #47 Posted May 23 'Love the shellac - at 1:192, you're a brave man. John Ruy 1 Quote Completed builds: Khufu Solar Barge - 1:72 Woody Joe Current project(s): Gorch Fock restoration 1:100, Billing Wasa (bust) - 1:100 Billings, Great Harry (bust) 1:88 ex. Sergal 1:65
John Ruy Posted May 27 Author #48 Posted May 27 (edited) Finished Port Pin Rail… Waiting for a material order from www.northeasternscalelumber.com to finish Starboard Pin Rail. Taffrail… 1/8” Stanchions Made in Maine from https://www.bluejacketinc.com/ @MrBlueJacket Excellent quality parts. 👍 Now to drill holes for Belaying Pins in this Taffrail. 😜 Cheers 🍻 Edited May 27 by John Ruy catopower, schooner, Bryan Woods and 2 others 5 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
John Ruy Posted May 27 Author #49 Posted May 27 Taffrail Belaying Pins… I have officially gone x-eyed. 😜 Can’t wait to rig this little Red Jacket. Rope Coils? Say What!!! John ccoyle, schooner, Bill Morrison and 2 others 5 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
Bill Morrison Posted May 28 #50 Posted May 28 On 12/9/2023 at 8:32 PM, Rick310 said: Bluejacket is great!!! I would love to visit Bluejacket someday. I live not far from I-95, so it would be about a 4 or 5 hour drive. I have never known a bad kit from them. Bill John Ruy 1 Quote
Rick310 Posted May 28 #51 Posted May 28 A great place to visit!! I live 6 miles away and try to stop in frequently. Nic is a wealth of information, their fittings are top notch and I love to see their display of finished models!! Well worth the trip! Rick Wawona59, John Ruy and Bill Morrison 3 Quote
John Ruy Posted May 28 Author #53 Posted May 28 Hull Completed… Final coat of Semi Gloss Clear. Kit supplied base and brass pedestal… Onwards… Wawona59, KurtH and hof00 3 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
Knocklouder Posted May 28 #54 Posted May 28 The ship looks great on it's base,.very nicely done sir. Bob M. John Ruy 1 Quote Start so you can Finish !! Finished: The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , Amati } Hannah Ship in a Bottle:Santa Maria : LA Pinta : La Nana : The Mayflower : Viking Ship Drakkar The King Of the Mississippi Artesania Latina 1:80 Current Build: Royal Yacht, Duchess of Kingston-Vanguard Models
Bill Morrison Posted May 29 #55 Posted May 29 7 hours ago, MrBlueJacket said: thanks, Rick. Nic, I have several out-of-production Bluejacket kits, including the Half Moon, the Cabot, and the Flying Cloud. Are you planning on reintroducing any of them? There are several of us who would love to see this! Bill Quote
Wawona59 Posted May 29 #56 Posted May 29 Your Red Jacket looks absolutely beautiful on the pedestals. It's amazing what skilled hands can do with a vintage solid hull kit. BTW, I think I saw your Red Jacket as an in-progress model on a video of the 41st annual Northeast Ship modelers Conference I recently saw. Looking forward to more "delicacies" from your workbench. Quote Wawona 59 John Next Project: Gifts for friends: 18th Century Pinnace, Kayak 17, Kayak 21 Indefinite Hold for the future: 1/96 Flying Fish, Model Shipways Wish list for "Seattle Connection" builds: 1/96 Lumber Schooner Wawona, 1/32 Hydroplane Slo-Mo-Shun IV, 1/96 Arthur Foss tug, 1/64 Duwamish cedar dugout canoe, 1/96 Downeaster "St. Paul" Selected Previous Completed Builds: Revell - 1/96 Thermopylae; Revell - 1/96 Cutty Sark, Revell - 1/96 Constitution, Aurora - Whaling Bark Wanderer, Model Shipways - 1/96 Phantom, AL - 1805 Pilot Boat Swift, Midwest - Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Monitor and Merrimac, Model Trailways - Doctor's Buggy
MrBlueJacket Posted May 29 #57 Posted May 29 19 hours ago, Bill Morrison said: Nic, I have several out-of-production Bluejacket kits, including the Half Moon, the Cabot, and the Flying Cloud. Are you planning on reintroducing any of them? There are several of us who would love to see this! Bill Hi, We looked at some of our older kits. We did re-introduce the USS Perry (similar to Cabot) and we have the Red Jacket to replace FC. Otherwise, no plans. Nic Quote
Bill Morrison Posted May 30 #58 Posted May 30 On 5/29/2024 at 3:45 PM, MrBlueJacket said: Hi, We looked at some of our older kits. We did re-introduce the USS Perry (similar to Cabot) and we have the Red Jacket to replace FC. Otherwise, no plans. Nic Nic, How similar is the Red Jacket to Flying Cloud? Bill Quote
Rick310 Posted May 30 #59 Posted May 30 John, Red Jacket is looking really good!! Bluejacket’s fittings are really well done! Rick John Ruy 1 Quote
MrBlueJacket Posted May 31 #60 Posted May 31 11 hours ago, Bill Morrison said: Nic, How similar is the Red Jacket to Flying Cloud? Bill Very similar - they are both 3-masted extreme clippers. Arrangement of deck furniture is a little different. FC - 225 ft, built 1851 Boston by McKay RJ - 251 ft, built 1853 Rockland by Thomas Bill Morrison 1 Quote
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