Fright Posted April 25, 2017 Share #91 Posted April 25, 2017 I also have this in my files. Hope this helps. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/984002/Model-Shipways-Bluenose.html?page=18#manual Blighty and Eddie 2 Quote Robert O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share #92 Posted April 25, 2017 Thanks for the vids and info Steve and Robert. I'll check them out tonight. Nirvana and Eddie 2 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share #93 Posted April 30, 2017 Continuing planking the deck and started with the nibbing. Once I had a close look at it, it turns out that's it's not that difficult. It's just hard getting clean precise cuts. And of course it's a slow process but I'm progressing non the less. Nirvana, GuntherMT, Jack12477 and 7 others 10 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronguy Posted April 30, 2017 Share #94 Posted April 30, 2017 Not bad Derek. Yet another new skill! Eddie and Nirvana 2 Quote Doug Current Builds: Bluenose II - AL / Krabbenkutter / Prince de Neufchatel / Essex Cross-section / Syren / Barque Stefano / Winchelsea / Half Hull / Maria HF31 - Dusek / Bandirma - Turkmodel On the Shelf: Santisima Trinidad and Cross Section / HMS Cutter Alert / Tender AVOS / Confederacy Suspended Build: Bluenose II - Billing Boats Nr 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fright Posted May 1, 2017 Share #95 Posted May 1, 2017 I hope it's that easy and I get the same results when my turn comes. It's coming along nicely! Eddie, Blighty and Nirvana 3 Quote Robert O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share #96 Posted May 12, 2017 I know I haven't been posting much lately but there really isn't much to add to the build. I try to spend at least an hour a night but find it hard to spend most nights in my workroom. However I am still moving forward and making progress. Here is the latest. This boat is labour intensive but very satisfying. The nibbing, I thought, was going well but the pictures don't seem to agree. Pictures show way too much detail. I almost have the foredeck finished then will start on the aft. I have been trying to sand as I go which I think is a good idea. I also have been using a scraper to remove glue residue which helps. I have changed glues and am now using Weldbond which seems good. The best thing about Weldbond is that it dries clear. I liked Lepages Carpenters Glue but it always left a yellow residue. I'm enjoying my time in the shop and have been enjoying this build albeit as much as I can spend on it. One last note I want to mention is that I have fully converted over to scalpels. They are so much nicer to work with over hobby knives. Swann Morton is a really great product. Fright, AON, Elia and 7 others 10 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronguy Posted May 12, 2017 Share #97 Posted May 12, 2017 It's great to see progress Derek. I feel similarly about photos - I often like the look of the real thing more than I like the photos I take. I think this especially true when we are planking hulls and decks as there isn't as much visually interesting in the frame so our eyes focus on any small irregularities (or worse - if we know of a small problem area and are drawn to look at it!) The photos of your work and your nibbing look pretty good to my eye. I didn't try the nibbing or the curved quarterdeck planking that I could have tackled - probably a cop out on my part. We learn by doing. Still fun isn't it? Nirvana, Eddie and Tigersteve 3 Quote Doug Current Builds: Bluenose II - AL / Krabbenkutter / Prince de Neufchatel / Essex Cross-section / Syren / Barque Stefano / Winchelsea / Half Hull / Maria HF31 - Dusek / Bandirma - Turkmodel On the Shelf: Santisima Trinidad and Cross Section / HMS Cutter Alert / Tender AVOS / Confederacy Suspended Build: Bluenose II - Billing Boats Nr 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 12345 Posted May 12, 2017 Share #98 Posted May 12, 2017 Looking real good derek I always look forward to you updates Nirvana, Eddie and Fright 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share #99 Posted May 16, 2017 I finally finished the planking of the fore deck. The nibbing could have been done better but as I went along I discovered better ways of doing it and improved on my methods. Another example of practice makes perfect you a little better. I started planking the quarterdeck. I thought the nibbing (if that's what it's called) on the two outer planks turned out quite well. hexnut, russ, Eddie and 7 others 10 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronguy Posted May 16, 2017 Share #100 Posted May 16, 2017 It is cool to be able to see into the hull in this kit. I guess that means that your deck planks are 1/16" thick like the hull planks? Presumably all the deck planks will be full lenght? Move'n right along! Nirvana and Eddie 2 Quote Doug Current Builds: Bluenose II - AL / Krabbenkutter / Prince de Neufchatel / Essex Cross-section / Syren / Barque Stefano / Winchelsea / Half Hull / Maria HF31 - Dusek / Bandirma - Turkmodel On the Shelf: Santisima Trinidad and Cross Section / HMS Cutter Alert / Tender AVOS / Confederacy Suspended Build: Bluenose II - Billing Boats Nr 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seventynet Posted May 16, 2017 Share #101 Posted May 16, 2017 I really like your deck work. I am going to try that nibbing some day. best, ian Nirvana and Eddie 2 Quote Builds in progress - Hayling Hoy Builds completed - Naval Cutter Cheerful - by Syren Ship Model Company - Cape Cod Catboat - by Bluejacket - Gokstad - by Dusek - Ship's Boat - by Dusek - Brazzera - by MarisStella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share #102 Posted May 31, 2017 Thanks Ian. I've been working on planking the quarter deck. It's a long but straight forward process. Again, my time available has been limited but I manage to make slow progress. I've starting the nibbing on the quarter deck which doesn't seem as straight forward as the foredeck. I'll post pictures in the very near future. Eddie, Nirvana, Heronguy and 1 other 4 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronguy Posted May 31, 2017 Share #103 Posted May 31, 2017 I'll bet you can't wait for winter to come so there is more shipyard time I'm glad to hear you're getting some time at your build. Jack12477, Nirvana and Eddie 3 Quote Doug Current Builds: Bluenose II - AL / Krabbenkutter / Prince de Neufchatel / Essex Cross-section / Syren / Barque Stefano / Winchelsea / Half Hull / Maria HF31 - Dusek / Bandirma - Turkmodel On the Shelf: Santisima Trinidad and Cross Section / HMS Cutter Alert / Tender AVOS / Confederacy Suspended Build: Bluenose II - Billing Boats Nr 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share #104 Posted June 1, 2017 Here are the latest pics of my Bluenose build. In the second pic you can see some wood filler I've added to try to fill in some gaps. I'm not too happy how the boards line up at the aft end but I think most of it will be hidden by the rails. Heronguy, Eddie, Steve 12345 and 7 others 10 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share #105 Posted June 15, 2017 Well it's been a couple of weeks since my last post. I haven't been able to spend much time in the shipyard, we have been enjoying our backyard, spending time meeting and hanging out with neighbours and the usual summer chores. The quarter deck planking is almost done, perhaps one or two more planks per side for completion. I'm hoping there isn't much on the calendar this weekend so I can finish the planking and start the upper bulwarks. Will post progress pics soon. Haliburton, Nirvana, Eddie and 2 others 5 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBorgens Posted June 15, 2017 Share #106 Posted June 15, 2017 Derek, Sometimes life interferes with modeling, which is the way it ought to be. This is not our profession. Nibbing is certainly a learning experience and your aft deck planking looks good (better than mine did). Skills learned. Enjoy building. Worldway, Elia and Nirvana 3 Quote Current build: HMS Pegasus, English Pinnace (on hold) Completed build: MS Bluenose, Skippercraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted June 15, 2017 Share #107 Posted June 15, 2017 Hey howya goin Derek mate, shes looking good mate keep it up. Worldway and Nirvana 2 Quote I'm probably not going to live long enough to build all these but I'm BLOODY going to try HAHAHA. Future Builds: The Schooner Bluenose, scale 1:48, POF Scratch Build (Gene Bodnar practicum - Plans from modelshipbuilder.com) HMS Victory, scale 1:64 or 1:48, POF Scratch Build (John McKay's plans) Current Builds: 42ft Longboat Armed for War 1834, scale 1:36 POF Scratch Build (Plans from A.N.C.R.E.) Galley Washington 1776, scale 1:48, POF Scratch Build (NRG's Plans) Ragusian Carrack, scale 1:59, POB kit (MarisStella) King of the Mississippi, scale 1:80, POB Kit (Artesania Latina) HMS Snake 1797, 18 Gun Sloop of War, scale 1:64, POB Kit (Jotika/CalderCraft) Current Build: Stage Coach 1848, scale 1:10, Kit (Artesania Latina) Shhh don't tell the Admins I'm building this I'll hide it here ^under this line^ so they don't see it HAHAHA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRW1970 Posted June 17, 2017 Share #108 Posted June 17, 2017 Looking very nice Derek, much better than my quarter deck. I too struggle/ed with the nibbing and will apply tinted putty in the gaps and try to blend everything together with a little stain. Nirvana 1 Quote Yours aye, Jason Wright Never give up the ship! Current build: Bluenose 1/64 - Model Shipways #2130 - Bob Hunt Practicum Waiting in the shipyard: Pride of Baltimore 1/64 - Model Shipways #2120- Bob Hunt Practicum Fair American 1/48 - Model Shipways #2015- Bob Hunt Practicum Rattlesnake 1/64 - Model Shipways #2028- Bob Hunt Practicum HMS Victory 1/78 - Panart #738- Bob Hunt Practicum Completed builds: None yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share #109 Posted June 20, 2017 I finished the deck. It was very repetitive and tedious. I also decided to try my luck at adding the scuppers to the bulwarks. I've scaled them off the drawing and used a small file to cut them in. Luckily the width of the file matches the scupper size, I just had to mark the depth and file down to the line. I'm hoping they will line up with the false frame timbers. Now on to more repetitive and tedious work one scupper and false frame timber at a time. Fright, Jack12477, Tigersteve and 5 others 8 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronguy Posted June 20, 2017 Share #110 Posted June 20, 2017 Smart idea on the scuppers! Deck looks good! Jack12477 1 Quote Doug Current Builds: Bluenose II - AL / Krabbenkutter / Prince de Neufchatel / Essex Cross-section / Syren / Barque Stefano / Winchelsea / Half Hull / Maria HF31 - Dusek / Bandirma - Turkmodel On the Shelf: Santisima Trinidad and Cross Section / HMS Cutter Alert / Tender AVOS / Confederacy Suspended Build: Bluenose II - Billing Boats Nr 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estoy_Listo Posted June 21, 2017 Share #111 Posted June 21, 2017 Looking forward to seeing that deck finished. And noting (want to say, "filing away") your method of cutting scuppers Nirvana 1 Quote Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want Current build: Model Expo Glad Tidings, Pinky Schooner First builds: Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share #112 Posted July 17, 2017 Just a quick update to let you all know I haven't closed the dry dock. There is so much going on this summer. The Admiral got a new job but she works most weekends and will be starting on evenings soon leaving the housework chores and kids to me (my kids are 9 and 11). I don't mind helping out but it limits my time working on the Bluenose. Plus, when I do have free time I like to spend it outside enjoying the beautiful weather. I spend time on this forum reading other build logs although I haven't commented on a lot of them. I would imagine that aside from a half hour here or there, I won't get back to serious building until September / October but I will be back and look forward to it. Haliburton and Steve 12345 2 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronguy Posted July 18, 2017 Share #113 Posted July 18, 2017 Enjoy your summer Derek. It's great to spend time with your kids while they're young enough to enjoy it! The ships will be there in the fall. Quote Doug Current Builds: Bluenose II - AL / Krabbenkutter / Prince de Neufchatel / Essex Cross-section / Syren / Barque Stefano / Winchelsea / Half Hull / Maria HF31 - Dusek / Bandirma - Turkmodel On the Shelf: Santisima Trinidad and Cross Section / HMS Cutter Alert / Tender AVOS / Confederacy Suspended Build: Bluenose II - Billing Boats Nr 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estoy_Listo Posted July 18, 2017 Share #114 Posted July 18, 2017 Have fun, Derek. See you when you get back. Doug James 1 Quote Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want Current build: Model Expo Glad Tidings, Pinky Schooner First builds: Midwest Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack Midwest Chesapeake Bay Flattie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted July 28, 2017 Author Share #115 Posted July 28, 2017 I find it's hard to stay away from the Bluenose. I have managed to set some time aside. I cut in the scuppers and added the upper planking. According to the practicum I'm using it suggests doing this before installing the false frame timbers. Things didn't exactly come together as tightly as I hoped but I think I can fix it when I do add the timbers. Another problem I had to deal with was adding the stern transom. The practicum suggested rounding the filler piece. I had difficulties with that and went through a couple of tries that ended up in the garbage. I decided to square everything up which really helped me and I fitted the piece quite easily. A little more fine tuning and it should be fine. David Lester, AON, CDW and 1 other 4 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted July 29, 2017 Share #116 Posted July 29, 2017 Looking great, I am still working to get a nice finish of the hull before next step. Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRW1970 Posted July 29, 2017 Share #117 Posted July 29, 2017 Looking good mate, I particularly like your scuppers and the approach you took in making them. I am going to do this for mine as I am at the same stage as you now. One question did you gang port and starboard planks together to get a consistent result and if so was there any probs doing it that way. Just looking out for pitfalls. Elijah 1 Quote Yours aye, Jason Wright Never give up the ship! Current build: Bluenose 1/64 - Model Shipways #2130 - Bob Hunt Practicum Waiting in the shipyard: Pride of Baltimore 1/64 - Model Shipways #2120- Bob Hunt Practicum Fair American 1/48 - Model Shipways #2015- Bob Hunt Practicum Rattlesnake 1/64 - Model Shipways #2028- Bob Hunt Practicum HMS Victory 1/78 - Panart #738- Bob Hunt Practicum Completed builds: None yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share #118 Posted July 30, 2017 Per, my thought process is that I don;t strive for a perfect finish. I don't want it to look like showroom quality, I want it to look used, a little worn. I've sanded the deck with 150 grit and was going to go to higher grits but I feel that the deck looks like people have walked on it and dragged things across it. Jason, I ganged the port planks together and the starboard planks together but not both together. I was going to gang all together but I knew that this wouldn't work because there are less scuppers on the port planks. I was surprised how quickly this went. The wood is soft and the file went through like butter. Thanks for the comments. Elijah 1 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRW1970 Posted July 31, 2017 Share #119 Posted July 31, 2017 Thanks for the heads up Derek. Studying the plans more carefully now. Wonder why less scuppers on one side? Elijah 1 Quote Yours aye, Jason Wright Never give up the ship! Current build: Bluenose 1/64 - Model Shipways #2130 - Bob Hunt Practicum Waiting in the shipyard: Pride of Baltimore 1/64 - Model Shipways #2120- Bob Hunt Practicum Fair American 1/48 - Model Shipways #2015- Bob Hunt Practicum Rattlesnake 1/64 - Model Shipways #2028- Bob Hunt Practicum HMS Victory 1/78 - Panart #738- Bob Hunt Practicum Completed builds: None yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worldway Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share #120 Posted August 30, 2017 I had installed the upper planking and the false frame timbers and was not happy with the results. So, what does one typically do when one is not happy with the outcome I removed it all and decided I will start over again. The practicum suggests adding the upper planking to the bulkheads, then installing the false frame timbers while at the same time cutting out the bulkheads as their alignment won't match. I tried cutting out one of the bulkheads and it was a tedious task.This time I'm thinking of cutting off the bulkheads prior to installing any upper planking. I will then install all the false frame timbers using the plans to determine placement. Once done, I will mark the location of them on a plank so I can cut in the scuppers. Then I will install the upper planking trying to get the joints as tight as possible. It sounds a little energetic but in my head I think it can be done. Steve 12345, Tigersteve and Estoy_Listo 3 Quote Derek If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea Antoine de Saint Exupery Current Builds Bluenose - Model Shipways - 1:64 Scale Fair American - Model Shipways - 1:48 Scale HMS Winchelsea 1764 - Group Build On Deck Guns of History Naval Smoothbore Deck Gun - 1:24 Scale Finished Builds Mare Nostrum - Artesania Latina - 1:35 Scale Guns of History Carronade - Model Shipways - 1:24 Scale Member of the Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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