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It's great to see you back in the shipyard, Elia.  You appear to be back to your fine level of work right out of the gate.  I hope to join you back at work soon, my Bluenose has been sitting patiently for 12 years now.  You are an inspiration to get back into it!

Bob

22 hours ago, JohnEvans said:

I’ve read your terrific build log, and noted your reference to Bob Hunt’s “ practicum ” but can’t seem to track it down. Is there any help you can give me as to how to get it?

 

Hi, John.  The Bluenose practicum is available at Bob Hunts site, Lauck Street Shipyard at https://lauckstreetshipyard.com/.  I used it when starting out my Bluenose as it was my first wood model build.  I hope you don't mind me jumping in on this.

Bob

I'm so sorry to hear about your many issues over the past few years and the loss of your father, and happy to hear about your new puppy.  I have been thinking about you as the log has remained in a sort of limbo for some time.  Looking forward to reading the finish of this "build book" and seeing  her sitting in her place of pride.

Bob

Beautiful job, Tim!  Your workmanship and attention to detail produced a fine finished model.  The embellishments on the name plate are a nice touch as well.  Congratulations!

Bob

I had the same thought as Ronald-V when looking at the last photo in your post, Gregg.  It depends on where the hole for the spacer is on the left side of bulkhead 17 is to see if it will fit when flipped.  If it is to the inside, as the right side hole is, then trimming the tab seems to be your only choice (unless you want to try cutting a square hole in bulkhead 17 to allow the tab to fit where it wants to go.

Your fix for bulkhead 16 should hold just fine.  Nice work and photos, as always.  I love the kit design that supplies the spacers and places to put them, maybe other kit companies will take note!

Bob

Congratulations on a well-executed and well documented - and beautiful - model. Gregg.  I have very much enjoyed watching her come to fruition and your thoughtful commentary along the way.  With winter coming and more inside time I am hoping to finally re-start my effort, although I'll be thinking "Wish I'd done that as well as Gregg did".

Also looking to see where you go next and will be following along there - I think I hear the Conny calling

Bob

Looks very good, Gregg.  I like that you brought the gaffs down to the boom.  So many of the sail-less schooners I see raise the gaff to where it would be with the sails installed which looks a bit strange to my eye.  Actually seeing your rigging choice gives me yet another alternative to consider - this should add another couple of years to my analysis paralysis!

If you would like to elaborate on the difficulties you had with the silkspan, I'd love to hear about it.  I am convinced that this is the sail material to use, and I am almost decided NOT to sew anything.  I can understand that you may not want to clutter your log with this info, so don't feel bad about not responding.

Great photos and explanations, as usual!

Bob

On 8/28/2024 at 9:58 AM, Der Alte Rentner said:

After seeing this post to Gregg, I took a look at your Bluenose build.  Sorry to see that it's been collecting dust for so long.   Here's hoping you get back to the ship yard sooner rather than later.   This may be a stupid question, but can't you finish it without sails, then change tack later if you feel you must add them?    

That's an interesting thought.  I suppose it's possible, but I think it would make adding the sails more challenging.  Great, one more thing to mull over - this should hold me up another two years

Bob

17 hours ago, GGibson said:

I am going to see if I can get some running lights placed on the two sets of foremast shrouds.  Then it is time to get the running rigging that I prepped months ago attached where it belongs on this Bluenose!  Those of you who have followed my progress (or lack thereof) on this Bluenose (thank you, by the way!) may recall that I have wrestled with how to finish my Bluenose... with sails, without sails, or furled sails.  And I have leaned each of the three ways multiple times over the almost-two years I have worked on her.  Well, stand by for my decision...!

 

Thanks to all for taking the time to read, comment and criticize!  Appreciate all of the support, whether it's been your input here or my peeking in on your own Bluenose build logs and having one of those "Oh, yeah!" epiphanies.  Thanks!  

 

 

 

That is some very nice work, Gregg!  I can't wait to hear what you decide on the sails.  My own debate on that has kept my Bluenose in limbo going on 11 years now.  Sails?  No sails? Cloth sails?  Silkspan sails?  Maybe your decision will inspire me at last!

Bob

That is a superb job of attaching the sails and making them look lifelike!  You are really raising the bar with your fine work.

Bob

Agree on needing several coats.  I hand painted using ME.  The black took three coats, the red was 6 or 7!  In the end, it all looked good.

Bob

That is some more nice work.  I hear your concern about the waterline marker.  I recall sticking a pencil between two heavy Cisco certification books and dragging the levelled hull past it.  I also recall not being happy with the result and retaping and painting by eye to fine tune things.  As with all things Bluenose, take your time, rework as needed until you are happy with the finished product.

Bob

That is some very nice work, MC!  Do you plan to inset the chain plates into the hull instead of leaving them proud of it?  It is a detail that I missed after cutting the slots through the rail.

Bob

Now I'm going to have to review my miscellaneous rigging hardware placement.  I am sure I missed the eyes between the shrouds, and some of the other details may be a bit week.  A great reminder to keep checking everything!

Bob

Great job on reaching this milestone, John.  She is coming along beautifully!  Keep this up and you may inspire me to take up my own build again

Bob

Sigh, hope you feel better soon - can't wait for the next round of shots to be available!

Bob

On 9/4/2023 at 10:02 AM, MajorChaos said:

One may look upon this and see no mess with the glue. The trick is the type of glue. It has glue all over it lol. It dries clear so it makes for a very clean finish. 
 

I estimate at least 40 hours planking. Every piece is glued and fitted on all four edges. I wish I would have seen the plank depth issues earlier, but they should sand out and might need a bit of filler in a few spots. 
 

It’s far from perfect but I’m pleased with how it looks so far. 
 

 

Sanding and filler are our friends, first some sanding, then some filling, rinse and repeat, finishing with a fine grade sandpaper.  Taking the time to get this right will be a big benefit in the long run.  Looking good!

Bob

I've got this one in the works too, still my first attempt even if I am 16 years into it.  I'll be following along with interest!  Looks like a nice solid start for you.

Bob

You sure did a great job of diving into the details and have produced a fine end result.  Looking forward to where you go from here!

Bob

That is some nice work!  I agree with Joshua that a gloss finish looks out of place on these models, but you are the captain here and can go with what pleases you.

Bob

Responding to the February 18th post (don't know how I missed it at the time), I realized after I had installed my chanplates that they actually sit flush with the hull and not proud of it as I did them.  I think this may inform the decision whether you include them or not - they would not be very apparent at the 1:64 scale we are building at.

Good luck with figuring out the sails, there are too many options to think about and it has brought my build to a halt for years.  Cloth sails in general are too thick to maintain scale.  I am considering doing them anyway, or maybe doing paper strips to build each sail panel by panel.  In any case making photocopies is a good idea!

Your work is looking very good to this Bluenose builder!

Bob

Hi Gregg

I just came across your Bluenose log.  She is coming along quite nicely so far.  I have the same kit with the "Canadian Fishing Schooner" graphic across the front.  I am looking forward to see where you take this.

Bob

Looking good!  I see your assistant has been keeping a close eye on things

Bob

That is some great work, Dave.  The turnbuckles (and the rest of it) look really good!

FWIW, I rigged the bowsprit bobstays, guys, backropes, stirrups, footropes, and jib stops right after completing the installation of all the hardware.  Like Ed, I was looking to get my feet wet with rigging as Bluenose is my first wooden build.  It has been sitting now for several years waiting patiently for my return.

Bob

That is a really sweet job, Ed.  She came out beautifully.  Your time and attention to detail paid off handsomely! 

You can bet I will be poring through the documentation of the rigging in minute detail as I get back into my build.  Thanks for taking the time to capture your process so well.

Looking forward to seeing what you do with Rattlesnake!

Bob