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What a gorgeous model
I'm building Bluejacket's Seguin, 26", which won't allow your magnificent details. Thankyou for sharing.
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I'm building Bluejacket's Seguin, 26", which won't allow your magnificent details. Thankyou for sharing.
Long time lurker, first time poster.
Are there any updates on this release? The catalog says late Spring...and it's pretty late. lol
I'm extra interested in this model because the name is fairly special to me and my family, although we have no connection to the boat itself. I would love to get started on it as soon as possible and gift it to my dad before the next decade.
I'm still fairly new to the wooden shipbuilding craft, so I imagine it'll take me a bit longer than the average time. I'm working on other smaller boats to hone my skills in the meantime, though!
@Hotspur, I hope to be half as crafty as what you've accomplished here. The details are incredible--especially the head and the items in the pilothouse! Well done.
Are there any updates on this release? The catalog says late Spring...and it's pretty late. lol
I'm extra interested in this model because the name is fairly special to me and my family, although we have no connection to the boat itself. I would love to get started on it as soon as possible and gift it to my dad before the next decade.
I'm still fairly new to the wooden shipbuilding craft, so I imagine it'll take me a bit longer than the average time. I'm working on other smaller boats to hone my skills in the meantime, though!
@Hotspur, I hope to be half as crafty as what you've accomplished here. The details are incredible--especially the head and the items in the pilothouse! Well done.
Wing nut:
The model is almost ready to be released.
I pass by the store to see the progress two days ago and they have done many upgrades to the model to make it easier to build.
From what I could see, the only thing missing is, to produce the life boat and for that, they ordered digital printers that will be up and running very soon.
They also have a new upgrade casting and laser cutting facilities to make things move a little faster.
So I estimate that in less than two months the model will be out.
I will keep you guys informed.
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Thank you. It just takes patience and imagination. You can do it.
I have the later version of the Krick engine (model II) that I plan to use in my 50" Hartman Diana launch. My concern is that it may not have enough power. It's a pretty big launch. I did a few bench tests with the Wilesco/Krick vertical boiler and I couldn't get more than 30psi. So I have switched to a Cheddar Puffin vertical 9 flue boiler. Lots more steam!
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The Krick propelled the tug just fine. I even bought a bronze wheel for it instead of the plastic thing it came with and it worked great.
Someone asked about hull finish. It’s spar varnish like you would use on any wooden boat. I thinned it and sprayed it on with an airbrush. I always dried it off when taking itt out of the water. Looke as good as the day I sprayed it.
Someone asked about hull finish. It’s spar varnish like you would use on any wooden boat. I thinned it and sprayed it on with an airbrush. I always dried it off when taking itt out of the water. Looke as good as the day I sprayed it.