Cozzy Posted September 14, 2019 Share #1 Posted September 14, 2019 Hello everyone. I’m hoping someone can help me out. About 20 years ago I bought my father a Latina Bluenose II kit. He got as far as planking the hull but never finished it. Now I have the kit and would like to complete it but sadly I can’t find the assembly manual. I’ve contacted the manufacturer but the kit is so old they don’t have any documentation for it. Hopefully someone out there has an assembly manual for the older kit. And doesn’t need it anymore and would be willing to sell it. If so please let me know. JeffT and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Lad Posted September 14, 2019 Share #2 Posted September 14, 2019 Hello Cozzy, and a warm welcome to the forum from 'Down Under'. Hopefully one of our members will have the manual you're looking for. John JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted September 14, 2019 Share #3 Posted September 14, 2019 Welcome, Cozzy! If the hull is done, you really only need a set of plans that show the deck details and rigging. Lots of those available. In fact, if you google "Bluenose II plans," you can find images that show what you need. Cheers! mtaylor and JeffT 2 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Bf 109E-7/trop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted September 15, 2019 Share #4 Posted September 15, 2019 Hello and welcome. JeffT and mtaylor 2 Quote Matt Completed Builds: Viking Drakkar - Amati - Scale 1:50 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffT Posted September 15, 2019 Share #5 Posted September 15, 2019 Hello and welcome to MSW mtaylor 1 Quote Jeff In progress: Medway Longboat 1742 - Syren Ship Model Company -1/2" scale USS Constitution - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Granado - CAF Model - 1:48 HMS Sphinx - Vanguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 15, 2019 Share #6 Posted September 15, 2019 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiachedmark Posted September 15, 2019 Share #7 Posted September 15, 2019 Gidday Cozzy and another warm welcome from the Land Downunder. I can only second Mr Coyles suggestion in post # 3. Also the build logs section may offer some insight into your kit or similar. Good luck in your search. Mark. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronguy Posted September 15, 2019 Share #8 Posted September 15, 2019 There a several builds on this site. In addition when I was starting my build I found the following site: Online I found a set of articles on this model produced by John H. Earl (http://www.modelboatyard.com/bluenose2.html). I decided to follow his instructions. (John is also an MSW Member). There are a couple of versions of the AL Bluenose II that differ from each other. The kit I have was #20500. The newer one is #22453. I have the 20500 manual that someone sent to me since my kit was missing the english language instructions. If you have that version I could forward them to you. mtaylor 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...
Cozzy Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted September 18, 2019 I usually model WWII armour so I’m used to having instructions. Building from plans is a new experience. I’m not sure what the kit number is. I know it’s the older one. Thank you all for the Suggestions GrandpaPhil and mtaylor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heronguy Posted September 18, 2019 Share #10 Posted September 18, 2019 I've sent you a message with scans of the instructions. I think with the build logs on this site and those cryptic instructions you'll be underway! mtaylor 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...
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