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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

Nice save on the mainsail height, Ed.  Much nicer than having to start again!  These detailed posts on rigging and sails will be invaluable to me (and others, I'm sure) when doing this portion of the build.  My Bluenose has been languishing for several years at this point, your work is inspiring me to get moving again!

Bob

That is some fine work, Ed.  I wish I had seen this before I did the hardware for the spars, particularly the sheet bands.  Folding the strip and keeping the top and bottom together until everything is in place looks so much easier than trying to hold the two parts in place while adding the bail.  Great thinking on your part!

Bob

That is a really nice treatment for the scrollwork, much nicer than the free hand drawing I did!

Bob

What a great save!  I may have to do something similar with mine as I didn't consider how to mount the model when starting the build.  I have been leaning toward a cradle in my mind and your solution looks simple yet elegant.

Bob

FWIW, I described how I did the deadeyes for Bluenose in my log, entry 26.  Here is a link if you are interested:

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/217-bluenose-by-bhermann-model-shipways-2130-164/?do=findComment&comment=10527

I don't claim to be at as high a level as you are, it may serve as something to get you thinking about one way to do it.  I love those Syren deadeyes, much nicer than the kit supplied version.

Bob

I remember the tapering of the masts to be an interesting topic.  I posted on my solution in my rebuilt log here (check post 33 for details):

https://modelshipworld.com/topic/217-bluenose-by-bhermann-model-shipways-2130-164/page/2/

It is one possible way to deal with the leading edge of the fore and main masts being kept straight.  I believe the booms and/or gaffs may have a similar shape as well.

Take it for what it is worth, Derek.

Bob

Ouch!  I hope the repairs are as simple as what you describe, Derek, and hope you didn't do too much damage to the saw - or yourself.  I'm sure Mr. Byrnes will be most helpful.

Bob

Derek

I am at the point of doing the sails in my build (sure, I've been at that point for a few years, but who's counting?).  I recall the kit material being too heavy, and using the heavier cloth you picked up would not be an improvement.  I have a quilter friend who provided me with some really light weight cloth that I am planning on using, although the silkspan that AON mentioned is rather intriguing.  The kit-supplied cloth is too far out of scale for my taste.

About the dories, I agree that the kit supplied material and jig is pretty chintzy.  I gave up on them early on after attempting to build one.  Now that I am retired and have more time, I may revisit that whole thing.  Or I may just say that I am representing Bluenose for racing and leave them off entirely.

Bob

She is a beauty and belongs where she is, proudly displayed as the center of attention.  Looking forward to your next journey with America!

Bob

Bradley

I have enjoyed reading through your log to date and will be following along when you are able to get back to her.  This is some really fine and well thought out work you have been doing!

Bob