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    Nice work Sir!! It's really coming together now. (You'll be finished before you know it.) Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Thanks for the reply and compliment. The Cabin Tops are "Planked" with "Ramin?" (May be a little difficult to see from the photos.) The Skylights also have a Walnut Veneer on them. Deckhouse sides planked with Walnut also. (Tabs got covered up.) Port Light/Holes are aftermarket from Hobby World, Montreal. (Glassed Brass, I had to have something better than the A/L offering) Rigging was Simplified as per Mr Earl's instructions. Anything that I can help with, I'll try my best to assist. Cheers....HOF.
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    That's awesome Chap!! Are you going to do "Lifting Rings" also for the Hatch Covers? (Detail stuff) Cheers....HOF.
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    Nice start!! Yup, agree with removing Nails, Filler, Sand.... (If the Nails were the same as my version, they are Brass? (They sand quite nicely if you can't get them out. Slide an old X-Acto 11 Blade under the Heads and twist the handle. ) Your Kit, (From the Box Art), is the same "Vintage" as the one I built a few years ago. It's got a few "Foibles" but nothing that cannot be overcome with a bit of planning/thought. Cheers....HOF.
  5. hof00
    Thanks Robert/Ryland. This Build was originally on "The Ship Modelling Forum'" Now sadly closed. My second ever build. Cheers....HOF.
  6. hof00
    Here's a very few Pictures that I have for your particular build. (Before i knew anything meaningful) Enjoy!! Cheers....HOF.
  7. hof00
    I seem to have issues with the "Edit" but wished to extend my regards to John Earle in putting me on the Modelling path that has kept my "Nose Clean" for many years. If i can "Wax Lyrical" the Hobby has kept me well "Grounded" for many years and issues. (Meditation in my Ship Room, if you will.) Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi All, Thought I'd share my Bluenose II Build a few Years ago. My second ever build with guidance from Mr Earl. (Definitely not deceased!! ) So, some photos in the may provide some inspiration/guidance to others. Hope the photos are in some semblance of order.
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    Yup, Agree, Install the Stern Bulwarks after the sides. Rather difficult to install Bullheads/Planking after deck Fittings/Etc. (Is this what you mean?) But, in saying so, you need to put a bit of abrasive Paper on the Deck so that you can get the Camber of the Deck into the base of the various deck Fittings, Wheelhouse/Engine Cover/Hatch Covers/Etc., but, I am sure you know this anyway. Wheelhouse/Internals look good, wish I had done that. (Never mind.) Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Have watched a couple of these builds, very interesting and I may have to get myself one in the not too distant future. I'd like to follow also. Cheers....HOF.
  12. hof00
    Hi Mike, That's pretty good!! What Diameter is it? Is this a company or an individual? Cheers....HOF.
  13. hof00
    Hi Chap, Having not built anything before with Cannons, I don't know. with "Comparison" there doesn't seen to be an awful lot of difference, however, I am no "Aficionado" on such matters. (Personal choice?) Cheers....HOF.
  14. hof00
    Awesome work Sir!! The Wheel is even on the correct side for New Zealand!! Cheers....HOF.
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    Nice work. This was also my first foray in ship modelling, however, I paid a little more than $8.00 for mine. Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Mike, Planking at the Stern, (From memory), is a little more than the sides, if anything. I guess if you "Test Fit" the Bulwarks it should become apparent how much Planking you'll have trim. Also, a Test fit of the Bulwarks will let you know if your Scuppers are level with the Planking on the Deck. Cheers....HOF.
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    Looking good!! The Figurehead sets things off nicely. The Cannons are slightly larger than the Kit supplied versions but I do not think that these detract from the overall model. (If your like me, I don' particularly like Plastic on my "Wooden" Ship either.... ) (Did you order direct from Calderdraft?) Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Mike, Want me to be honest? I think that's really good. The only issue that you may have is with the gap between the Stern Deck and level of the Stern Bulwark (I'm sure you know this.) In Saying so, once you apply a little filler/Sanding, you'll have a good base for either Paint or second Planking. Cheers....HOF.
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    Thanks Chap, It's not the Ribs, Par-se but wot the pain killers do. (Feels like I'm a "Space Cadet." ) So, best not to touch the Model. Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Just have to terminate/Belay the Running Rigging, Belaying Pins and some "Skeins" of Running stuff, then it will be complete. Hoping for this weekend as Fractured Ribs precluded the completion last weekend. I can then build the Cabinet and start de-constructing Sanson for it's re-build. (Sorry about the "Verbose" reply when "Not yet" would have sufficed.... ) Cheers....HOF.
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    Hi Chap, Locker/Tiller looks great!! My view is that the colour enhances the build. Agree with the comment about just "Browsing" in the Model Shop, same in NZ.... Cheers....HOF.
  22. hof00
    Hi Mike, The colour scheme on the Box Lid looks good, would you be doing something like that? (You might have to paint the Deck Structures also?) Just a thought.... Cheers....HOF.
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    Thanks Chap, I'll do my level best. Cheers....HOF.
  24. hof00
    Hi Mike, From memory, the first couple of planks down from the Deck did not need to be Tapered, however, if you look at Brian's photo, you can see the treatment given to the planking at the Stern.) The majority of Planks thereafter were tapered to varying degrees. Planks were applied "Full Length" using Aliphatic Resin for adhesive and Planking Nails to secure until Glue set. (Nails removed after this.) "Red Devil" wood filler and a bit of "Elbow Grease" with sanding produced a reasonable finish for the second cover. As mentioned previously, Keel and Stem attached after first Planking. I wasn't too fussy as mine was double planked. (I believe that the newer versions are not?) Cheers....HOF.
  25. hof00
    The other thing that comes to mind with the A/L doctrine of construction is that there is not really a "Garboard" in the traditional sense as the Keel is fitted "Post" first Planking.

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