Schooner Yacht Atlantic 1903- 1/96 ITC/ Blue jacket Hybrid Kit Bash

[KimW]

This is my second vintage plastic kit that is in progress.

 

I have lusted after Blue Jacket Ship Crafter’s kit for a long time. My reviews of build logs for the Bluejacket kit left me feeling that this kit was beyond my abilities due try glaucoma. I just could see how I could handle the accurate carving needed.  I came across the UTC kit on eBay. When I looked at the photos and started comparing dimensions, the hull was darn close, the deck furniture had possibilities.  The stand and masts would have to go, along withe motorized features and related details. I decided to order the kit. Then I contacted the good folks at Bluejacket and purchased a set of plans for their kit. When everything arrived, I started comparing.

 

The overall dimensions were spot on, except the length, which was a little less than 1/4 in longer. The operating rudder and surface detail would have to go. The deck would have to be lowered. There was an odd foot molded into the keel. It might have been some sort of counterweight and it was also used hold one leg of the three legged stand. The completed model would be on a baseboard with brass pedestals, so the foot would have to go as well.

 

Then I contacted Nic at Bluejacket to see if I could just order the parts for his kit. He looked into it for me. He contacted me and it would be cheaper just the kit without a hull. I said yes added two sheets of his glued up decking to the order.

 

This is the background of this build. It is up to me to see if I can pull it off. I love a challenge!

 

Installment one  coming soon!