Bluenose by Nirvana - Model Shipways - Scale 1:64

[Nirvana]

I didn't realize but saw I have had a "duh" moment. This as the instructions clearly stated, use a plank to clamp to the bulkhead for installation of the stanchions.

Well, obviously they knew from the start that was the way to go.

There are a lot of cutting to get them done.

I am considering cutting the heads from the bulkhead and replace them with stanchions. This to make them look uniformed.

[genericDave]

Looking good!

 

I agree that the stanchions from the bulkheads leave a bit to be desired.  I ran into the same thing.  They do stand out once you get the others in there.

 

If I remember correctly from my build, I left the stanchions from the bulkheads in place and added the bulwark planking.  Once that was secure, I added the 'false' stanchions.  Once those were all in place, I went back and cut the bulkhead's stanchions out and replaced them with 'fake' ones.  This way I was able to get the planking nice and straight thanks to the bulkhead's stanchions, but ended up with a uniform look since I cut them out later.  If you cut the bulkhead ones off first, I think it might take some work to keep everything aligned for the bulwark planking.

[Nirvana]

Dave 

Thank you for confirming my idea and approach with the bulkhead, and yes, I am to plank before removing them.

Have to remember not to glue the planks to the bulkhead tops.

Glad I have the razor blade saw.

 

[Nirvana]

My "baby" now has teeth (the stanchions) and are in place.

Now I am working on the stern part.

It's a delicate area and it's giving me a challenge.

However, I do  like it....... thus giving me a time to experience carving.

 

[popeye the sailor]

look'in good......I'm going to need to follow the same procedure.    the model I got was damaged and I had to cut all the bulkhead post off   

[Elijah]

Looking nice Per! Your deck looks very good! The stanchions as well!

[mikiek]

The boat has beautiful lines Per.

[Nirvana]

Thanks Mike, 

However, the stern part is certainly testing my patience. 

Pictures will follow.

[mikiek]

Did you have to carve that stern piece? Can't imagine a part like that coming from the kit.  Looks like it came out well.

[Nirvana]

Mike,

That was a piece I created myself.

One of many, the final is now glued into place.

The final was number six.

Funny though,  I think Bluenose has been given me more challenges than the longboat. But someone has once said - be persistent. 

[Nirvana]

A pictorial update.

This block is just balsa to show how I started out.

The final part was made out of boxwood.

After I had somewhat the right size of the boxwood block the Dremel came into use.

There are a lot of angles to consider.

I made one block and then made a mirrored part.

Then dry placing the part at the end of the quarter deck, to figure out how much to cut off.

This part in the middle is the right one to install.

Here are the port and starboard part testing the area.

Some more trimming and then it will be time to add the waist parts.

Below is all my trial parts.

 

 

[mikiek]

So are you making these pieces because the kit calls for you to? Broken in the box? Just got the urge? If it's the kit then did the plans provide you with dimensions?

[Nirvana]

The pieces are there on the plans, no dimensions provided. No parts either.

Instruction and plans says, use a block to shape.

A caliper was all I used to lift the dimensions, from there pure determination 😀

Edited November 5, 2017 by Nirvana

[Nirvana]

Waist planking has been done on the starboard side.

Extra stanchions will be added for the ones I cut out.

 

[Don Quixote]

I'm not looking forward to those stantions.

[Don Quixote]

Catching up on your build. Okay, started looking closer after having perused it. Page 1, post of June 7. You mention not to forget to bevel the waterway. I've no idea what you're talking about.

[Nirvana]

Brian,

The waterway plank needed to be beveled is the third  plank in on the fore-deck.

Look at sheet 2.

[Don Quixote]

Ok, thanks.

[Don Quixote]

On 6/5/2017 at 1:42 PM, Nirvana said:

I also have Gene's practicum for references while building the kit.

Please tell me more about that. I have Laucks practicum by Bob Hunt, but it's too simple. Not "learning" anything from it.

[Nirvana]

Brian, 

Click on the link for download of the practicum, this one is based of pof and totally scratch building.

But it does go into depth when it comes to explanation of building.

[Don Quixote]

Am I missing a link somewhere?

[Don Quixote]

All the way back to page 1. I found the piece that goes parallel to the bulkhead, but not the other 2. I assume I can just make them, right?

[Nirvana]

Try this....

 

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://modelshipbuilder.com/page.php%3F26&ved=0ahUKEwipyY7x_rTXAhUP0mMKHYVBCXwQFggoMAE&usg=AOvVaw2PVXdasFhyHPCp8lB3tL7O

Edited November 10, 2017 by Nirvana

[Nirvana]

Look at the plans, there are two pieces for that bulkhead. One of the is supporting the planks on the foredeck.

I made both of them.

Edited November 10, 2017 by Nirvana

[Don Quixote]

If I understand it correctly, I found one piece with the rudder and see where that goes. It had to be cut in half. Then there's the great beam that's .09X.2" and the shorter one next to that so that my sailors have something to trip over. I just don't see the pre-cut parts for the great beam. I can fabricate to within .02". It looks like it'd be about 1/64" off.

[Nirvana]

The way I cut out the bulkhead tops was using my microsaw, cutting the tops into three pieces and from there using a cutting plier to remove the pieces.

This way I got a somewhat clean cut.

 

 

 

[Nirvana]

After installing the waist planks I had to adjust some of the stanchions, as I didn't a clean glue contact.

It's kind of obvious in this picture.

 

[mikiek]

Nice saw Per.

[Nirvana]

Mike,

I bought that saw from UMM-USA.

Back to the stern construction.

 

There are two post to be added at the stern, I saw how they are installed they would be prone to break off once installed.

So I used this lateral plank for support.

Having the notches cut out I dry installed one of the post just to get a verification this was getting somewhat right.

 

 

Then it was just to add the glue and have them put in place.

 

Once the glue had set in a little I corrected the angle of the post to left.

I will use this setup and plank the inside first, doing so will create a sturdy area for exterior planking.

[Nirvana]

I have to make sure I do a backup of pictures for build log, this as I use both regular camera but also the phones camera.

Update from last night.

The interior stern planking is completed. And I didn't break the posts.

Remaining planking of transom/stern is now in progress (not for the moment this hour)