Nirvana
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The dowels I am working with are oak.
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I headed over to one of the local hardware store to get new dowels for the masts of Bluenose, I went with round dowels from start. I had to go through some 26 dowels to find myself 4 usable straight once. I placed them on the floor and if they could roll without any major effort they were fine. Sighting from one end to another didn't show any warp at all. These dowels are larger than what plans says so there was a lot of sanding to get the proper shape. And yes, I put the dowel in my power drill and sanded it by hand. I use a leather glow that holds the sandpaper, this to avoid the heat build up from the turning.
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Arthur, first of all - A Warm Welcome to MSW! I am glad you got the Bluenose as a starter. Yes the dowels for the mast and booms are a disaster in the kit. Mine was badly warped as well - and today again - I went to my hardware store and got some straight dowels. This to start all over again with the masts. As for the Bluenose herself, I would suggest to get going with her before attacking the dories. This will give you the skills to handle the smaller and more delicate items in the kit. However I am looking forward to see your progress, and if you have questions - don't hesitate to ask! -
I built the longboat from MS using a heat gun forming the planks. Worked as a charm, no messing around with water.
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Ed, I wish I could and a wow to the like. This is so much better than the instructions provided from MS. I might go back to the table and redo everything regarding the rigging.
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Oh my, but once all is painted the blemishes will be gone! Thank you, Thor Oden and Frej and Ymer! Yes I am Swedish!
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Bluenose II copyright infringement lawsuit
Nirvana replied to Nirvana's topic in Nautical/Naval History
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When the Bluenose II was built back in 1963, the family of the original Bluenose saw it was a direct copy of the original ship. This led to a lawsuit started in 2012. So it's not only our models that becomes victims of IP theft. I haven't found any records that the case is close, but considering the timeline I guess it has been closed.
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Moving forward with the mast project. The trestle is almost finished, the fit almost perfect. Getting the cheeks parallel with the longitudinal line of the ship was tricky but I got the first two in place. The trestle is just dry-fitted.
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Kevin, that's an incredible picture. The angle makes the ship to look much much bigger than it is, specially with your house in the background. If you wouldn't had the towel in the picture it would had been even harder to tell.
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And with Heller's HMS Victory there are a lot of aftermarket parts available. Like better cannons, wood deck etc. Look at this website. Once I am embarking the journey of building Revell's Constitution many items will be come from that place.
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Ed, your building documentation will certainly help me and future builder of Bluenose. I am working on my masts.
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Jim, I planked the lower deck and used 2b pencil for caulking. However, 2b pencil do smudge badly if not careful. Looking good and it brings back memories of my build.
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That's why I bought some lego squares, rectangulars. It has helped me.
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Air brush vs paint & brush
Nirvana replied to jefferyt's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
In the latest issue of the Nautical Research Journal, Kurt Van Dahm has a very nice article when it comes to maintaining your airbrush, sure this is written with his experience of the Badger brand. But what he writes is applicable to any brand. Well worth reading. Thank you Kurt, this will help me. -
Amalio, what is the finest grit of sandpaper you use in order to keep the material so "fuss-free"? This is art not shipmodeling at my level. Beautiful done!
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Zeno, One method used by many of us when it comes to bulkheads ( and yes, the less "play", the better) is using lego bricks to get perfect 90 angle between bulkhead and false keel. This can also help to straighten up a lightly warped keel. You will find out that clamps are a very good friend to get items secured while waiting for glue to dry.
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Maybe a sherline mill isn't so expensive after all, take a look at this unit!
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My bowsprit is all done by hand, lots of sanding and manual carving with knife. Not as beautiful done as yours but I think it will pass for a less picky eye than mine.
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Dave, that is beautiful milling. Now I want a milling machine as well. But IRS wants my money first🤔 Cherry is very nice to work with and available at stores like Ace etc.
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Zeno, this was my first kit as well, now sitting on a shelf in my old room in Sweden. i built mine in early 80's. Good luck I am intrigued of how you like this model, btw are the pieces laser cut? Welcome to ModelShipWorld!
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Ed, this will be extremely useful for me as I am at the very same stage of my mast building. The trestles are two very delicate pieces to build and also the creation of small rings. I didn't like the provided rings so I made my own, they are very tiny.
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Richard, those decorations are amazing. I am going to try the same, thank you.
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