John Ruy

44 minutes ago, GGibson said:

torn on whether it's better to place the blocks on the mast where needed and then rig the lines or rig the lines through the blocks off-ship and then attach the blocks.  Did you find either way easier or a better way to do it?

Thanks for commenting Greg. I appreciate the recognition and encouragement. I don’t mind you asking questions here either, that’s how we get better at what we do. 🧐

As for rigging blocks I do it on and off ship, it really depends on the situation one finds themselves. I don’t think I find any method “easier”. LOL 😆 

John

Jib, Balloon Jib and Jumbo Jib…

Balloon Jib

Balloon Jib Sheet belayed through snatch block to pin #41 Starboard side. 

Balloon Jib Halyard belayed pin #14 starboard side. 

Balloon Jib Sheet belayed (slack) through snatch block to pin #41 port. 

Jumbo Jib

Preparing Jumbo Jib Halyard Pendant Block. 

Jumbo Jib Halyard Tackle tied off to itself. 

Jumbo Jib Halyard Tackle installed starboard side. 

Jumbo Jib Halyard Blocks aloft…

Jumbo Jib Halyard belayed to Pin #13 port. 
 

Jumbo Jib Sheet Tackle belayed to Pin #5 on the Fore Mast Pin Rail. 

Prepared Topping Lift Tackle for Jumbo Jib Boom. 

Topping Lift installed…

Toping Lift belayed to pin #6 Fore Mast Pin Rail. 

With the exception of downhauls, The Jib Rigging is complete. 
 

Cheers 🍻 

Great job, Bob! Congrats. 🍻

Eric it just keeps getting better. 👍
 

1 hour ago, gmctaggart said:

John, your work is looking amazing. I hope you are pleased.

 

Yes I am! But it’s the OCD that keeps me going. 😆😆😆

Your planking looks really good. 👍 

John

Rigging the Jib…

Jib Sheet belayed through fair lead to Pin #12 (starboard)

Jib Sheet (port) belaying and fare lead located behind engine box. 🤨

Jib Sheet belayed to Pin #11 Port side. 

Jib Sheet (port) completed 

Jib Halyard Tackle tied off to itself. (port)

Jib Halyard fair leads. 

Jib Halyard belayed to Pin #16 (starboard) 

Jib rigging completed, with exception of the down haul. 
 

Onwards 🍻
 

I have used their CNC Sails on my Revell USS Constitution. Great products. 
 

Their Rope is of Excellent Quality as well. 

9 hours ago, GGibson said:

Oh cool!  Mine are "only" 2mm tips!  And, according to their website, a local JoAnn's here in KC has 1 of those left in stock of the 1.4mm size.  And their website might even be showing a smaller one than that in stock, as well.  ROAD TRIP! 👍🤣

 

And to follow up on Tim's query, I do like your use of the S-shaped hanks on this Bluenose.  They do look more "scaley".  

Great! Let me know if you find something smaller. I can always use smaller tools. 🧰 

9 hours ago, Fubarelf said:

Sails look great, John!  I’m working on the jib sails now. Was planning to use some split rings I bought locally for attachment of the sails to the stays, but they were stainless and couldn’t be blackened. Waiting on some brass rings from Model Expo. 
Tim

Tim, 

Thanks for your comment. I usually use split rings but found them to be too out of scale. 

Here is a comparison, split ring at the top. 

9 hours ago, GGibson said:

Excellent work, John! 🏆👍  Are your jewelers' pliers 2mm size? 

Thanks Greg… The tips on the pliers actually measure 1.4 mm. Got them at Joann’s. 
 

https://www.joann.com/8in-round-3-in-1-nose-plier-by-hildie-jo/17167362.html

Gord,

Glad your back on the Bluenose, it’s been my obsession for just over two years now. 
 

As for the gaps, you might try using carpenter’s glue in them and sanding over the hull prior to the glue setting. 
 

Planking is looking good 👍 

Jib Sails…

Sewing on the Bolt Rope…

Attaching the Jib Tack…

Halyard Jib Head…

Sheet Lines Jib Clew…

Hanks made from .5mm Copper…

Blackened Copper Hanks…

Jib and Balloon Jib mounted…

Installing Hanks…

Curling Jibs with Fabric Stiffener…

Jumbo Jib with Bolt Rope…

50 more Hanks…

Jumbo Jib Mounted and lashed to the Boom. 

Jumbo Jib Halyard…

Jibs mounted, I will finish the jib running rigging before moving on to the Fore Sails. 
 

Cheers 🍻

WOW! Has it really been a year! I was wondering what happened. Glad you are back. The Planking looks like it’s off to a really good start. 
Cheers 🍻 

Nice progress Bob! Steady as she goes. 
 

Cheers 🍻 

1 hour ago, allanyed said:

Kudos to you for  the very very nice work on the sails!   I am not a fan of cloth sails as they will never be to scale at our most common scales but your sails are far and away the best ones I have seen in a long long time.  Do you think a very high TC cloth (600 or more) would work as well as what you used, using your sewing methods?   

Again, great work!

Allan

Thanks Allan, I’m not sure about the high thread count material? I’ll have look into that. 
 

25 minutes ago, GGibson said:

Sails look fantastic, John!  Come do mine now, please?!?  You've always wanted to visit Kansas City, right?? 🤣🤣🤷‍♀️🏆

Oh Come on Greg… you can do it. Sails are coming up, right after Shrouds and the Sanding Rigging. You are almost there… LOL 

 Thanks for the invitation, been there. I’m all set! 😎

23 minutes ago, Glen McGuire said:

Fantastic sewing skills on display!  

Thank you, Glen… learned everything I know from the Admiral. I had to, she would not sew my sails for me. She doesn’t do my ironing either. 😆

I now have my own sewing machine, all it cost me was a new upgraded machine for the Admiral. LOL

Sails…

Carefully trace all sails from drawings. 

 Cut out sail leaving 1/4” to fold over the edge. I use a muslin material purchased at a fabric store. The Kit supplied sail cloth is usually too heavy. 

Fold the 1/4” edge seam and iron it flat for sewing. 

Trim corner to lay flat before sewing. 

Edge seams sewn 1/8” from the edge. 

Trim the under side, fray check the fabric edges and iron out flat. 

Mark up seams with water soluble ink pen. (fine point) 

Sew seams including those for reef points. 

Main Sail sewn and ready for additional details.  Bolt rope, reef point ropes and corner rings. 

Remaining sails cut out ready for sewing. 

Fore Sail 

Stay Sail

Main Top Sail

Fore Top Sail

Jumbo Jib

Jib Sail

Balloon Jib

All Sails sewn and ready for details to be added. 
 

Cheers 🍻 

1 hour ago, GGibson said:

 

Thanks, John.  Appreciate the encouragement!  It's fellas like you whom I have learned so much from in this journey.  Thanks for letting me tag along on your own journey.  👍

You are welcome Greg…. We all have those that inspire us and those we hope to inspire here on MSW. MSW is a great place to grow and thrive in this hobby. It’s a great community no matter the skill level, beginner to master. 😎
Cheers 🍻 

Greg, Very Nice progress. Great spars, a very important piece has been accomplished with great skill and patience. One more step closer to the finish line. Steady as she goes…
 

Good job. 👍 

Eric, I like the canvas decking made with masking tape. Looks great. 👍 

She looks Great, Bob. Nice work…

Bravo 👏 Beautiful Work Tom. 

The Hull continued…

 Completed cutting out 26 Bulkheads for the hull framing. 

Bow bulkheads will need some serious faring prior to hull planking. 

Before planking I will need to install two cantilevered Beams through the transom. These will support the Paddel Wheel. 

Just getting started… 

Cheers 🍻