Hello from Calgary

[Cozzy]

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. 

[Jim Lad]

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

[ccoyle]

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!

[Matt H]

Hello and welcome.

[JeffT]

Hello and welcome to MSW 

[mtaylor]

[pontiachedmark]

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.

[Heronguy]

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.  

 

 

[Cozzy]

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

[Heronguy]

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!