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To Maxx...if you are still interested... Re: "The hulls are either much deeper and way out of scale or there is wing below the keel. Either one tends to make a model sort of a pig when viewed on shore? (A very personal judgement since esthetics is not something that fits a formula.)" Solution: Make the scale sailing hull you want. Deeper draft hulls are better because they give you more room below deck and can carry more ballast. The larger/longer the hull...the better the sailing characteristics...less corking/hobby horsing. Water proof the hull. Make hatches to be as large as possible to access the RC gear below deck. To obtain windward performance and scale hull appearance, make a detachable keel. Keep your build as light as possible and put all ballast needed for the Load Water Line at the bottom of the keel. Attached picture shows a 25 pound detachable keel for a three masted schooner. Threaded rods are glued into the keel and pass through the keel of the model in tubes and then are secured with wing nuts. This model can carry an additional 25 pounds of internal ballast. The limit to the size of you model is in lifting and transportation restrictions.

Can't believe this thread is still alive. For what it's worth, here's a picture of the futtock shrouds on my 1/24 scale RC NIAGARA during the build...

Glen, your build caught my eye because I have the USS Franklin on my long list of 'too be built' models. I've always had a hard time keeping straight which ships were launched and where, because 18 of the authorized American ships-of-the-line were not launched due to being: cancelled, abandoned, altered, burnt, or not even built. So, I made a list. I hope it's of some esoteric interest. Cheers! US Ships-of-the line by launch date USS America was launched at Rising Castle Island (Kittery ME), 5 November 1782 (given to France) USS Independence was launched from the Boston (Charlestown) Navy Yard, 22 June 1814 USS Washington was launched at the Portsmouth Navy Yard, 1 October 1814 USS Franklin was launched at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, August 1815 USS Columbus was launched at the Washington Navy Yard, 1 March 1819 USS Ohio was launched at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, 30 May 1820 USS North Carolina was launched at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, 7 September 1820 USS Delaware was launched at the Norfolk Navy Yard, 21 October 1820 USS Pennsylvania was launched at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, 18 July 1837 USS Vermont was launched from the Boston (Charlestown) Navy Yard, 15 September 1848 - On 20 November 1776, the Continental Congress authorized the construction of three 74-gun ships of the line. - An Act, 2 January 1813 – for the construction of the U.S. Navy’s first Ships-of-the-line -"nine ships to rate not less than 74 guns each" authorized by Congress on 29 April 1816

And if you'd like to see how radio controlled tall ship models do it...

Every time I check-in with this build, I am amazed. The skill in the build and the presentation of the build is awesome. I'm also a fan of the subject and the scale. Well done! I'm reminded of the years I spent learning to play an instrument. I never had much ability. But, it gave me a life long appreciation for those that do. I've been modeling, off and on, for 40 years. I will not reach the level of ability/skill/determination that is expressed in this build. I'll keep plodding along and enjoy what I can do. But, I appreciate those who share their gifts.

Pete, add me to the list of modelers that come to your build thread too late for your first version, 1.0, of the Bluenose. I would have added to the chorus of "use her as a plug". But hey, I'm sure the grand kids had fun scrapping her. At that age, I enjoyed tearing things up! Now it's on to your Bluenose 2.0! It's great to read of your Gary Webb Emma build. Gary's models are a great way to learn. You'll see that he uses false keels to be able to RC sail these models. (Psss...check out his build threads on RCGroups Sailboats for more info. https://www.rcgroups.com/sailboats-59/ ) All that you learned from Bluenose 1.0 and your Emma builds can be used in your scratch build of Bluenose 2.0! I and the others above sit ready to help...better late than never😀 Some of my efforts...

Huzzah!

Simply, beautiful work!

Brilliant!!! I can't believe I missed this build?? I have a stalled RC 1/24 scale brig build. You've given me hope that servo arms can work for the main and fore. Winch servo set up is what stalled me. Thank you.

I think I modeled a similar vessel CLIO (1809),

"Almost every person using these steps would have had some practice at sea, including running up the rigging and negotiating the overhung ratlines underneath mast-tops. " Well said! I learned to climb the futtock shrouds into the fight tops.

Since gaskets were mentioned, here is mine on the mainyard. I have plans to mount a small triangle of cloth to flatten the balloon shape in the center.

….by a bunch of small lines called robands. Depending on time period, the robands are tied to the yard itself or to an iron rod along the yard. Attached is a pic of my work.

This is brilliant. I wish my OLD band saw could handle the stress of logs. One of my many life regrets is not buying a portable milling machine for my property to mill all the downed cherry, maple, poplar, and locust. Maybe I should do this...

I like your project! I have a stalled model of a pile driver on a barge.