June 2024 Volume 14 number 6

FATHER'S DAY SALE !

Yes, from now until midnight June 30th, we are offering 10% off all sales. For web orders, put DAD in the comments section and we will deduct 10% when we process the order. For phone orders, just mention this promotion.

NRG'S MODEL SHIP WORLD

Model Ship World is an on-line forum of over 40,000 ship modelers. Topics range from kits to scratch builds, in-process continuing stories, tips, manufacturer information, technical topics. Too many to list here. Go take a look! And yes, BlueJacket is one of the sponsors.

www.modelshipworld.com

A week ago Nic held his 11th annual Rigging class for novice model boat builders. Everyone enjoyed the class and learned a lot. Next year's class is slated for the week before Memorial day. Here's a shot of them hard at work

And here they are on Graduation Day:

Lower row L to R: Xavier of NH, Ray of FL, and Billy of AL.

Upper row L to R: Lee of VA, Jim of TN, Greg of ME, Sam of MI, and Alec of CT

Josh

Athwartships - Across a vessel or boat. This word comes from an old Icelandic one, pwert, of this same meaning.

Cranse-Iron - The fitting on a sailing vessel's bowsprit for the jibboom; also later one type of hinge-fitting for a yard on its mast.This term appears to come from the Dutch word krans, meaning garland.

Man - As a verb, to put the necessary number of men to a function, such as the capstain, boat falls, etc.; also to furnish a ship with a crew. The word in this sense comes from old English, same word and meaning.

Sloop - (1) Now a one-masted fore-and-aft rigged sailboat. (2) Earlier and variety of small sailing vessels of different rigs; for example a sloop of war was usually ship-rigged. The derivation is not clear; it could be from the Dutch sloep, a vessel that sails well.

Information is from the book "Origins of Sea Terms" by John G. Rogers

copyright 1985 Mystic Seaport Museum, Inc. and available from BlueJacket.

From Robert L of MT

"I thought you might be interested in seeing my finished lobster boat from BlueJacket. I think I went a little overboard but I really like it - the detail is amazing - and everyone who sees it is amazed.  Now I am building 2 more just like this one - one for each of my sons.

I would be interested to hear a comment from Nic. In any case, here are a couple pictures".

From Ian H of the UK

Hi Trisha

We called in at the end of September on our way from Boston to Bar Harbour.

I attach a photo of a corner of my workshop.

You will see a Laughing Whale catboat and that I have a weakness for the designs of Ted Stinson.

I am currently building his Nellie G from plans although I do have the kit.

If you would like more pictures please let me know.

I believe that the business has been sold but will carry on with advice from Nic (and you?)and wish it all the best for the future.

Regards

Ian

Nic's bench - I'm back to working on the Harriet Lane for a customer. At a scale of 1:144 these deadeyes are tiny!

Al's bench - Al has built several half-whales to sell in our gallery. They are really cute!

CLEVER SIGNS SEEN AT A............

Shoe repair store

We will heel you, We will save your sole, We will even dye for you

Podiatrist's office

Time wounds all heels

Septic tank truck

Yesterday's meals on wheels

Optometrist's office

If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place

Plumber's truck

We repair what your husband fixed

Another plumber's truck

Don't sleep with a drip. Call your plumber

Tire shop

Invite us to your next blowout

Electrician's truck

Let us remove your shorts

Non-smoking area

If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and will take appropriate action

Maternity room door

Push. Push. Push.

Car dealership

The best way to get back on your feet - miss a car payment

Muffler shop

No appointment necessary. We hear you coming

Veterinary's waiting room

Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! stay!

Electric company

We would be delighted if you send in your payment on time.

However, if you don't, you will be de-lighted

Restaurant window

Don't stand there and be hungry, come on in and get fed up

Funeral home

Drive carefully. We'll wait

Propane filling station

Thank Heaven for little grills

Radiator shop

Best place in town to take a leak

Another septic tank truck

Caution - this truck is full of political promises

AND TOO GOOD TO WAIT FOR NEXT MONTH

This is from USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild newsletter

"Bob has given up using sand paper and recommends instead, sanding mesh. This is an open grit shaping, sanding and polishing material that, because it is an open grit, is much less prone to clogging, and purported to last three times longer than sandpaper. This product is not to be confused with scouring pads. Bob uses a brand called Marika which he purchases on Amazon. Marika is just one of many brands you will find when you google: "Sanding mesh".   Jich’s Note: I found it in sheets, rolls and discs and available in grits from #80 (for floors) to number 20,000

(for ?).  Take a Peek"

I'm still enjoying my reduced work hours. 'Nuff said..........