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Kevin,

Thank you for posting this great piece of history that is new to me (ignorant Yank!).

Dave B

Bedford,

Just stopped by and noticed you are using a LiPo battery. Be very wary! These batteries have (had?) a habit of burning violently during recharging. While it has been a couple of years since I researched LiPo batteries, the videos were impressive warning. The problems arose from imbalances between cells during recharging. I hope I am overstating the danger as they have likely become more reliable over time. Check with the RC flyers nearby for tips.

I simply loved your video of the sails, impressive!

Dave B

Danny,

Haven't browsed your log in a while. Amazing work! Please keep posting pictures, they give us something to aim for.

Enjoy the rigging!

Dave B

Gil,

Haven't checked in for a while. Love the anchor detail. It is very real and impressive considering the scale.

You are a MASTER at detail! Perhaps, PSSM may need to stage a "pirate attack" on the boatyard to check her out. Hmmmm.

Dave B

Love the deck! The Swiss pear positively glows.

Thank you for sharing your finishes, more notes in the ever growing tips book.

Dave B

I don't know what the practice was for older ships. However, the Bluenose (1921) plans show the mast tapers are offset. The forward edge of the main mast and the aft side of the top masts are straight.

Dave B

Looking good! The sails are the heart of this schooner. Hat's off to your seamstress and your own drafting abilities. I just hope the scorpion doesn't attack the ship or it's builder.

Dave B

Dave,

You have made a good choice, Endeavour is lovely. Seeing Floyd's model, it is huge. I think the mast is higher than his T37.

Dave B

Dimitris,

Excellent work on the rigging and ship details. I like your white thread for the sails, they give a nice definition. She is a very nice addition to the Bluenose fleet. Well done.

Dave B

Mike,

Just read your log. All I can say is well done! My Pinnace is sitting ready to build and you've provided some great ideas.

Thanks,

Dave B

Dimitrius,

Excellent work and so fast. Bluenose (either version) is a great ship to learn on. I too an curious what you plan to build next. Please write a build log, many experienced modelers will offer help and encouragement. Keep up the good work.

Dave B

Thank you Russ. I appreciate your recommendation as I think he is interested in the history more than the pure nautical research.

Dave B

Joe,

Thank you very much for the Chapelle titles and article.

Marc, thank you for the links. At a glance, they lead to some good reading.

I will pass both along to Michael.

Dave B

Hello,

Number two son (25) asked if I have any nautical history books about American privateering. Since I don’t have any, and MSW is such a great resource, I’m asking for him.

So please, what good books are out there?

Thanks,

Dave B

Pete,

Beautiful work on #2. I love the working rudder and centerboard.

Dave B

Jack,

Chainplates look great! You're doing exactly what most of us have done by leaving the chainplates proud. Too much work to make them flush. I like the appearance better anyway. A little touch up paint after you trim the bolts and she will be well dressed! Keep up the good work and post many pictures.

Dave B

Gil,

Are you cruising on opening day this year (while I look out at steady rain)? Leading?

Dave B

Harvey,

Looking good! Looks like you've made good use of the rope walk.

Dave B

Russ,

Rather than marring the rails, you might try cutting a slot (though yours may be a bit small). I borrowed from a tool used to cut hinge slots in RC airplanes. The tool had two blades, one was sharpened to a point and the second had a sharpened vee notch. The point makes the slot and the vee cleans the slot. I made my tool using the same strap as the chain plates .063 x .014 inch. Teh vee notch is just visible at the top end. Your strip may be too small make a practical tool.

Dave B

Gil,

Great looking result. Perseverance pays off well.

Dave B

Jack,

Excellent, she looks great! Congratulations.

May I ask, what's next?

Dave B

Gil,

Perfect timing! I am just considering how to make my coils and here you come with a tutorial. Thanks for the many photos to give us plenty of ideas.

Masterful once again.

Thanks,

Dave B

Hi,

The stays are part of the standing rigging of the masts. Some stays also support sails. This is best seen on the jibs. If you are modelling the sails set, you may want to plan ahead. I had to loosen my fore stays to attach the jibs since I stitched the hanks to the saila.

Dave B

PopJack,

Nice recovery, the cove looks great. Thanks for sharing a good technique which will come in handy.

Dave B

Ralph,

As I recall, I had trouble with the cast part breaking and cannot remember how it originally was in the kit. Since it broke, I cut the gears and end pieces off and drilled out the centers. I then glued them to a piece of .030 wire. Worked out well,

Bob, sorry to jack your log. How is your Bluenose coming? Haven't heard in a while.

Dave B