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bhermann reacted to MajorChaos in Bluenose by MajorChaos - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
A 4mm star looks like a perfect fit. If I finish this BN the star will be a nice addition to the finish. It was worth an update…. Anyone want a star? I ordered 30, I’ll have 29 spares haha.
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bhermann reacted to John Ruy in 1921 Bluenose by John Ruy - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
Lower and Topmast Shrouds complete…
Cheers 🍻
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bhermann reacted to rlb in US Brig Oneida 1809 by rlb - The Lumberyard - 1:48 scale - POF - Lake Ontario Warship
Thanks Hamilton and all who hit the like button.
Two blanks for the mast caps--
A few tries later, I got two good ones. The problems were various--inaccurate spacing of the holes, holes being filed out too big, or out of round--
Here are the masts and topmasts temporarily on the ship--
And disassembled again. I have temporary fids made from a toothpick, I'll make a couple from brass. To the right are two blanks for the topgallant masts--
All for now.
Ron
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bhermann reacted to MajorChaos in Bluenose by MajorChaos - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
@GGibson great advice. One of the reasons I started the bowspirit bitts was to get the bowspirit mounted/built/cut/formed. It can only go in one time and be finished. It does not look removable after more of the pieces are attached. Bob stay plates and chain plates are next to build. I’ve worked pretty hard to have the slots in place even thru the painting stages. My goal was to finish anything and everything below the main rail inside and out before I started working up.
The Bluenose is parked and covered for now.
I found another bag of small nails when I was cleaning up! Cleaning up and putting things away was a good thing lol.
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bhermann reacted to GGibson in Bluenose by MajorChaos - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
If I could give one piece of advice, Major, in the position you are now with your build, after I've been working on my own Bluenose bowsprit and rigging, it is to position the bobstay plates at the front of the hull while you are able to do it with the ship upside down.
It would have been much easier to place the plates, glue in position, and attach the links at that stage, rather than afterwards, when you can no longer flip the ship with the various deck furnishings in place.
Others may disagree and did not have as many issues as I, but my 2 cents of advice at this stage... <shrug> EDIT: And yes, it involves more nails! 😄
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bhermann reacted to MajorChaos in Bluenose by MajorChaos - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
I didn’t get any pictures of the resistive soldering setup. The last part that helped was paste solder. Using a soldering iron to bond these pieces was crazy hard. The resistive soldering method made quick work of it with the paste solder. Highly recommended. It will be useful many times over at certain stages. It’s extremely quick.
The rudder is attached. With blackened parts. The hull is surprisingly sturdy, it was somewhat a violent process.
I’ve looked at the deck structure plans all day. I guess I’ll just have to start and see where it goes. There is a large number of wood sticks left and the plans seem to say, build it however you want, with what ever wood you want. It’s clear why there are a large number of Bluenose logs unfinished. Maybe it’s time to dock this project and see what I can do to wrap up the other 3 in work. The cutout sheets I made when doing the main rail work worked good for deck structure location planning.
I did rough out some parts for the Samson post, bowspirit bitts and platform, I could figure out what it was made of at least. Maybe build what I can figure out and see what’s left.
Tiny micro mark nails will be my signature when able.
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bhermann reacted to MajorChaos in Bluenose by MajorChaos - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
Finishing the deck in natural satin.
Progress is progress.
Deck stuff next. Officially at the end of what skill I may have.
I’m waiting for som solder paste and can finish attaching the rudder, resistance soldering is awesome.
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bhermann reacted to MajorChaos in Bluenose by MajorChaos - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
Hawse Pipe is what I think this is called.
The mooring chock installed also. Horrible Britannia pieces.
It’s amazing how much detail the pictures pick up. When I turn down the lights and move back about 5 ft it looks amazing!
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bhermann reacted to John Ruy in 1921 Bluenose by John Ruy - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
Yep, right out of the MS instructions. Note: They are adjustable. 😆 I set these for 15mm. Thanks Ian…
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bhermann reacted to John Ruy in 1921 Bluenose by John Ruy - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
Fore Mast Shrouds continued…
On to the Main Shrouds…
Cheers 🍻
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bhermann reacted to MajorChaos in Bluenose by MajorChaos - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
The rudder parts were harder than they look. The pintles and gudgeons are not called out in the instructions at this point but it seemed like a good idea. Soldering isn’t going well. I had to stop in frustration trying to get it to stick and line up. Tomorrow sometime I’ll bust out the new resistive soldering setup and give it a go. It looks like I could electrocute myself easy. My wife said she would help me get it set up…. She’s very sweet. 🤣.
I’ve watched every MCU movie and TV show.
Every LOTR at least once.
Mr Robot series
The Last Kingdom
Every Star Wars.
Every Star Trek movie.
Listened to many audio books.
The new Reacher on Netflix was great.
All the Indiana Jones movies.
John Wick 1-4
Matrix all of them.
Pirates of the Car all of them, I missed one or 2 that I had not seen before recently.
And so much more I can’t remember.
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bhermann reacted to MajorChaos in Bluenose by MajorChaos - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
It’s not perfect but it’s not too bad.
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bhermann reacted to MajorChaos in Bluenose by MajorChaos - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
Painted the bottom of the hull. Another coat and maybe some sanding. And then fixing all the stuff I wasn’t supposed to paint…. Haha.
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bhermann reacted to MajorChaos in Bluenose by MajorChaos - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
The black is mostly done. I’m still working out how I want to paint the white on top. I’ve seen all different color breaks.
I’m not sure how I’ll pull off a clean yellow strip. I think I have the white strip and red color break figured out.
I had to make a marking stick to fit in the scribe tool. 1/4 pencils in round are not easy to find. It worked.
I’ve thought about being at this point and beyond for over 15 years. Feels good.
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bhermann reacted to Fubarelf in Bluenose by Fubarelf - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64
Finished up the Ratlines on the foremast shrouds.
On to the mainmast... I followed the same process of seizing the shrouds in the middle, where they wrap around the mast, and on the ends, to wrap around deadeyes. Once the shrouds were seized to the mast I started to attach the deadeyes. I did this a little differently than on the foremast.
For the foremast I threaded the lanyards through the deadeyes and then wrapped and seized the shroud to the upper deadeye. For the main mast, I used a wire to space the deadeyes and then wrapped and seized the shroud. Once that was completed for all the shrouds, I threaded the lanyards through each pair of deadeyes and tied off. Both ways worked pretty well, but it was easier to thread the lanyards and maintain consistent spacing with the method I used for the mainmast, as I was able to tie them of as soon as they were threaded vs leaving them loose and waiting until I had attached the shroud to the top deadeye.
On to the ratlines...
Tim
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bhermann reacted to rlb in US Brig Oneida 1809 by rlb - The Lumberyard - 1:48 scale - POF - Lake Ontario Warship
Thanks JJ and Dowmer. The wood is Swiss Pear.
Filing the tricky tapered octagon at the top of the topmasts-
All that's left at this point is making the hole for a sheave near the base--
And, pretty much done on the two topmasts--
Next will be the mast caps, and then I'll be able to set the masts, tops, and topmasts up (temporarily) on the model!
Ron
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bhermann reacted to MajorChaos in Bluenose by MajorChaos - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
I’m tying to not make this look like one brush stroke per picture, but the next coats are darking up nicely and lay down good. The semi gloss finish will look great end the end.
I’ve received my waterline tool today, and a resistance soldering iron setup.
Has anyone added up how much they spent on small tools, files, blades, electric motor gizmos, sand paper and all the other bits? Yeah, not doing that…
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bhermann got a reaction from MajorChaos in Bluenose by MajorChaos - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
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
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bhermann got a reaction from GGibson in Bluenose by MajorChaos - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
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
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bhermann reacted to MajorChaos in Bluenose by MajorChaos - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
Another coat of white on top.
A start of black, a thin coat and that’s what it is. The primer fights to stay in view. The wood soaked up the black. It’s going to take a few coats. And… it’s a hot mess. Maybe when the first coat drys/cures it won’t lift or smear when another is added. ME paints are being used.
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bhermann reacted to MajorChaos in Bluenose by MajorChaos - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
@bhermann Thank you for your recommendations. I caved I bought the Micro Mark tool. It was a bit spendy, but it looks like it could be used for other holding tasks.
Certainly trying not to rush. And not miss anything. I’m running to the end of my skills and will need to learn new tricks to get the top of the deck and rigging installed.
I’m currently chain plates out side camp, not sure how to cut the grove and make it look nice nice. I’ll trade a fashion piece for a chain plate error lol.
https://www.micromark.com/Toolmakers-Surface-Gauge-Ship-Waterline-Marker
@GGibson I may get that tool also. Looks handy. I’ll see how the other one works out. Thanks for sharing it.
Main rail with a thin coat of white paint. I promise I want to paint it with one brush stroke, but slowly might finish up nicer. 🤞🏻
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bhermann reacted to GGibson in Bluenose by MajorChaos - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
Regarding the waterline marker, if you are looking at investing in a tool that can be used for several different applications, I highly recommend a "helping hands" tool such as this. Stick a pencil in its alligator clips and it can assist with waterline marking. It can also be helpful when seizing blocks for rigging.
Hawk 2" Helping Hand Magnifier with 2 Strong Alligator Clips (modelexpo-online.com)
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bhermann reacted to John Ruy in 1921 Bluenose by John Ruy - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
Re-setting the Fore Mast…
Brought the Mast back for adding those ties to the mast hoops.
Found a few more blocks (5 to be exact) to be hung. Easier to do the now. 😎
Ok… Fore Mast has been set yet again, now I can start on the shrouds.
Cheers 🍻
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bhermann got a reaction from MajorChaos in Bluenose by MajorChaos - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
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
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bhermann reacted to John Ruy in 1921 Bluenose by John Ruy - Model Shipways Kit No. MS2130 - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner
No, I forgot to tie those on just now. Didn’t notice until you said something. 😬 It’s a lot easier, I’m glad you noticed before I started the shrouds. All I’ll need to do is pull the temporary shrouds and lift the mast to finish up the ties. Another reason for not glue the masts in place.
Thanks for noticing…
BTW… Yes it seems like a lot, but it makes the eyeballing 👁️ feel better. LOL 😆
John
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