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Here you go.... 12 Volt power supply, 570 Ohm Resistor, maybe 2.2 Volts forward Voltage for the LED's I guess that if I increase the Resistor Wattage, it won't heat as much. All LED's are in Parallel with the +/- Rails, so in essence mimic the below. (My last resort, remove lighting and complete the build.) Any advice, much appreciated. Cheers....HOF.

Hi All, I need some help, if possible.... Thought I had things sorted with LED Illumination,, "Sanson.." Not quite.... I have wired 15 Hi Intensity LED's for this build, (18 eventually with the Mast Head lights.) The LED's are connected in Parallel, 12V supply, 570Ohm, 1/4 Watt Resistor for each LED. LED's power up o.k but he Resistors are getting very, very "Hot" after 30 seconds or so. My fear is that Sanson will "Combust!!" Does anyone have some "Fixit Gems?" for what should be done? What would a probable fix be? The circuit is simple, Positive Rail, 570Ohm Resistor, LED, Common Earth. Rail... (I guess Forward Voltage of the LED is about 2.2 Volts) Any Ideas? My thoughts are that the Circuit is "Gobbling" as much Voltage as it can, maybe 1/4 Watt Resistors are not going to "Cut It." (Not keen on Series Connected LED's, one goes, so do the rest....) If I can't Fix, I'll just have to do without LED's (LED's are a bit of a mission, I think in future Fibre Optics) (I messaged "Tecko" for his take on things also.) Cheers and Regards, HOF..

Small update, Built new Resistor N/W, extended majority of LED Cabling, tested and installed Resistor N/W. (Bicycle Lamp Circuit, so to speak.) Tested Mast LED Voltage, 7.2V, enough to satisfactorily run 3 LED's in Parallel. Nice!! (A good "Positive" for the day!!) (The only "Downside" is if the LED's "Go Out...." I will have absolutely no access to the Resistor N/W or Cabling.... I'm pretty comfortable with my wiring, the only cable that I'll have access to is the Power Lead that connects to the Transformer which will exit through the Keel. Anyway, I can now concentrate on getting the first Planking complete.... (3 - 4 Planks per side, Filler, Sand....) Onwards and upwards.... 🙂 I'll post some photos when this is done. All in all, it's not too shabby for a complete tear down and rebuild, thus far. 🙂 Cheers....HOF.

Nice Deck, Planking and "Joggling!!" Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, I too have had many pastime/hobbies, R/C model Aircraft, AFV's, Etc, Etc. One of my workmates also advised me that the "Pinnacle" of modelling was to build a model ship, esp, from wood. I believe his Grandfather was pretty much in "The Fold." Yup, nothing comes quickly in this pastime, BN II took about 10 Months, weekends mostly. Mare Nostrum, 3 Months? Cutty Sark, 6.5 years of weekends, maybe 3,500 hours? (I used to walk into the "Ship Room", and walk straight back out....🙂 You have to be in the right frame of mind) The time thing doesn't matter, the journey is much more rewarding than the destination and the final result is ultimately what you are going to be happy with!! (The destination is also well worth the journey ,the finished article becomes your own piece of Maritime art, your work, your effort and the satisfaction of having created something that you can exhibit to your Family/Peers is awesome!! Another thing, whilst the skills you gain along the way are similar, every Ship model is very different, the miniature Joinery is awesome to behold!! Anyway, I have "Waxed enough Lyrical" Happy to help/encourage as are al members of this site!! Just some thoughts.... 🙂 (Welcome to the Hobby!! (Enjoy!!)) Cheers and Regards, Harry (HOF)

Hi Chap, Good to see you and your Build Log Back!! I have been watching in anticipation!! 🙂 Cheers and Regards….HOF.

Hi Chap, Have a look at the link from Mr. Earl.... https://modelboatyard.com/bluenose2_articles.html Helped me heaps.... Made things a little less daunting....🙂 The esteemed Mr. Earl is a member of this site also. Anyway, I need to let you get on with stuff, take it slowly, consider your moves, I have no doubt, you and your Bluenose will be all right!! 🙂 Cheers....HOF.

No worries Chap, Pleased that the "Dry" fit helped alleviate things a bit.... I'll follow your build with interest. (Brings back a few memories. 🙂) Happy to try and lend a hand if I can. Plenty more expertise on this site than my humble experience.... Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, Something that you could possibly look at.... If you "Dry" attach the False Deck with A/L Planking Nails and see if that straightens things out? 2 or three, per side, per Bulkhead might do the trick. (You would also need to "Pin" the Deck down on the False Keel) Carefully mark the exact Centre line of the False Deck and the centers of each Bulkhead on the Deck, Use the False Keel as your measurement as the Deck has an upward Sheer towards the the Bow), this will greatly assist in lining everything up, Bulkheads and False Keel. Pin the entire centre first. Once the False Deck is entirely "Dry Pinned" you should be able to remove the entire structure and review, no glue necessary as long as the "Pins" are tight. (Mark and Dill holes in the False Deck first, "Skew" nail, line up Bulkheads, Drill with the False Deck holes lined up and insert nails/pins ) This operation should also square all Bulkheads with the False Keel, vertically and horizontally if your False Deck is accurately measured, marked and pinned. Keep in mind the Longitudinal profile of Bulkheads to the top of the False Keel, the top surface of all Bulkheads need to be flush with the top of the False Keel, a bit of sanding may be required. (Sorry, you've already done that.... 🙂 Just reviewed your last photo....) (The warp doesn't seem too severe and its in the horizontal axis as far as I can ascertain, not longitudinal.) If that works, you could affix, (Glue), the false Deck/Bulkheads from the outside in, (If you get my drift.), which, is probably the next step before fairing the Hull, or, you could quite safely take it all apart and glue/nail as all the holes will line up. I also have had a couple of not so perfect false Keels and got away with the above. Have a think and see if it might work for you. Anyway, we all approach problems issues differently, what I have attempted to describe, my not be the best way, others will no doubt have a different opinion. 🙂 Just a thought. Looking forward to your progress!! The Building Slip is a good Idea, I spent too much on an Amati Keel Clamp, but, pleased I did. 🙂 Cheers....HOF.

Hi Chap, Good luck on straightening the Keel. from what I have seen on this site, your probably going about things the right way!! This particular build was my second and my first POB. Don't be daunted, just be patient, think about stuff before implementing, plan and think ahead!! (Nothing in this particular pastime is fast, if you rush, you'll go backwards. (I am well aware, and on occasion, I still do it to my determent. 🙂) You'll be o.k. 🙂 Cheers and Regards, Harry. PS Happy new Year!!

Thanks Chap, I'm in the process of re-wiring the LED's I had issues with the resistor N/W so rebuilt this as well. Reliability issues.... I had initially stripped the insulation with Side cutters but lost some of the conductors in the process, a couple of wires disconnected themselves, not a good look as the circuit will be sealed in the Hull. (Since bought some "Auto" Strippers, much better!!) The Mast is going to be interesting to wire, there are three lights on it, one White, two Red, I have a "Plan" I think.... Wiring installed to Deck level, Taper the Mast, slot the Mast to accept "Vero" wire, connect LED's, install.... Also had to remove the last plank that I installed to enable the wire trace.... (Fat fingers/pliers) Not a problem, it's the first cover. Nav. Lights are on the wrong side but an easy fix once I get things working again.... 🙂 Tomorrow is another day!! (Gone with the wind) Cheers....HOF.

Hi Mark, Summer has not been that great as yet, Mild/Muggy and quite a bit of "Liquid Sunshine." (25.8' C yesterday in the shade.) Thanks for the advice for the Lifeboat Covers, I'll give it a shot soon enough!! If you want to have a look-see at my projects, (Past and Present), just search under hof00 in this forum. Cheers....HOF.

Nice work Chap!! I went with "Carvel" as opposed to "Clinker." (I thought simpler?) Cest' la vie, I guess.... What did you use for the covers? I need to formulate something for my "Sanason" Life Boat covers.... Happy New Year to you and yours also!! New Zealand is the first to see the first light of the New Year, not gloating about it.... 🙂 (Chatham Islands actually, to be 100% correct.) Cheers and Regards, Harry. (HOF)

Hi Jan, Nice Build!! I have these in Stokes Valley, (Home), but no predation from my cats!! Thankfully. The Kingfisher makes far too much noise. 🙂 (I'll find a photo of one the cats bought in a few yeas ago, don't worry. it survived, and then some!!) Cheers and Regards, HOF.

Awesome Sir!! I'm looking forward to, (Maybe), articulated Tracks!! Merry Christmas and Happy Guy Fawkes!! Cheers and Regards, Harry. (HOF)

Yup, Awesome!! Cheers....HOF.

Good evening Sir, A thought that came to mind, for perhaps future Card Models of this complexity/detail, would be a "Cutaway?" Having never created any model in Card, I would not know how feasible this would be. Not casting aspersions on what you have created thus far, (Its awesome!!), just that the interior detail is largely lost once everything is put together. Thoughts? Following your build with interest. Cheers....HOF.

Awesome build Sir!! I'm looking forward to how you are going to tackle the Tracks. Articulated? Cheers....HOF.

Oops!! Thank you Sir, an easy fix.... 😊 Cheers....HOF.

Hi Alan, Looking good!! Just thinking about the "Shiny" stuff, you could try rubbing with a bit of 000 Steel Wool. (That's what I use to give my Decks a bit of a Matt finish after the Clear coat.) Cheers....HOF.

Hi All, Researching Masthead Lights for a "Towing Vessel." Google search indicates White nd two Red, Top down. I'll go with this for the mo unless anyone else has some "Gems" that they would like to share.... 😊 Cheers....HOF.

A clean build, looks superb!! Have to agree with Carl, it's your piece of Maritime modelling art. (One more question regarding the 1940 ship, were the deck "Air Recognition" symbols painted on?) Cheers...HOF.

Small update: Bulwarks attached, (Superstructure inclusive), but have not yet finished the Wheelhouse. (That's attached with a bit of Masking Tape to enable the Hull to be sanded without breaking stuff. Looks a bit like a "Ship Wreck" but am confident it'll be o.k. (Please be gentle with me, this is a complete Tear Down/Rebuild so it's going to look not too flash in the initial stages. 1st Planking about 50% complete, a bit of filler, but I'm not ashamed of this. 🙂 (Just or you Carl, the "Digital Dust" is starting to dissipate!! Good to be back in "The Fold" as it were. :-)) BTW: Does anyone know what colors the Masthead lights might have been/are? There's three of them.... and the Resistor Circuit Board is set up for three series connections. (Any advice gratefully welcomed.) Cheers....HOF.

Awesome work!! Are you going to paint the Camouflage? (Zig-Zags/False Bow Wave?) (Interested as I have this kit in storage for the near future.) Cheers....HOF.

A very nice clean and precise build!! Cheers....HOF.