JeffK Posted November 9, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 9, 2019 Hi: I’m a newbie to the site, and just getting back into working on the Constructo Schooner U-604 model my wife bought me over 35 years ago! What I didn’t realize at the time is there is no listed scale in the model. On the plan, it is described as a “16-1/2 inch scale model schooner”. If I was just going to build the kit, this probably wouldn’t be a problem, but I’m probably going to want to tweak it a bit so knowing the scale would help. I’m guessing the actual ship would be between 60 - 80 feet. It has a tiller, not a wheel, and there are 19 timbers per side for the rail. I’m guessing there are some rules of thumb for timber spacing but i don’t have a clue what they would be. From perusing various schooner pictures, it would appear a spacing of 3 - 4 feet on the timbers might be a good guess???? Some of the tweaks I’m thinking about would be adding a support boat, modifying the stern, etc. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccoyle Posted November 9, 2019 Share #2 Posted November 9, 2019 Welcome aboard, Jeff! I can't tell you the scale on your kit for certain, but the type is definitely a Grand Banks schooner. Just about every kit manufacturer and his brother has put out a kit of Bluenose at one time or another, so I would start with examining dimensions for that vessel. Also have a look at the many Bluenose build logs here. Cheers! mtaylor 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffK Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted November 9, 2019 Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. I've looked at some of the Bluenose logs, (as well as other schooners). There is a wealth of information that will help me through this build! My restrictions are going to be my skill levels, and the ability of my 10 thumbs. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsjax Posted November 10, 2019 Share #4 Posted November 10, 2019 (edited) An excellent reference for these boats is "The American Fishing Schooners, 1825 - 1935" by Howard I. Chapelle. Has drawings, construction details and history of the type. Edited November 10, 2019 by grsjax mtaylor 1 Quote My advice and comments are always worth what you paid for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffK Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted November 10, 2019 Thanks for the suggestion. I ran across an earlier reference, but forgot about it. I’m ordering a used copy now! mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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