John Ruy Posted January 12 Author Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted January 13 Share #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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ruy Posted January 29 Author Share #33 Posted January 29 Bulwarks, Rails, etc… Cheers 🍻 hof00, gsdpic, gak1965 and 5 others 8 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ruy Posted February 9 Author Share #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… 🍻 Knocklouder, GGibson, gak1965 and 7 others 9 1 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr PR Posted February 9 Share #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: https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/19611-albatros-by-dr-pr-mantua-scale-140-about-1815/&tab=comments#comment-601276 Previous build: https://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/19321-uss-oklahoma-city-clg-5-1971-3d-cad-model/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ruy Posted February 9 Author Share #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. Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ruy Posted February 9 Author Share #37 Posted February 9 Lower Deadeyes… …and so it begins, the “smallest” deadeyes. Pin Rails are going to be so much fun. 😜 Rick310, Knocklouder, KurtH and 3 others 6 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ruy Posted February 19 Author Share #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 🍻 Knocklouder, ScottRC, hof00 and 4 others 7 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwiederrich Posted February 20 Share #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 Kenneth Powell, ScottRC, John Ruy and 1 other 3 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ruy Posted March 12 Author Share #40 Posted March 12 First coat of paint… Cheers 🍻 GrandpaPhil, Rick310, ScottRC and 3 others 6 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted March 12 Share #41 Posted March 12 Great work bring this old kit back to life John!. John Ruy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ruy Posted March 28 Author Share #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 🍻 KurtH, GrandpaPhil, GGibson and 1 other 4 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocklouder Posted March 28 Share #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 Santa Maria -Amati 1:65, La Pinta- Amati 1:65, La Nina -Amati 1:65 , Hannah Ship in a Bottle -1:300 The Sea of Galilee Boat-Scott Miller-1:20 , The Mayflower-Amati-1:60 Current Build: 1972 Ford Sport Custom, Viking Ship Drakkar -Amati-1:50 On Hold: HMS Pegasus: Amati Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvm27 Posted March 28 Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ruy Posted March 28 Author Share #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 and KurtH 2 Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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