Michael Kelleher Posted April 15, 2020 #1 Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) Hi... New to the board and looking forward to sharing this log of my first build... in all honesty this technically my second build. I had started my first build (HMS Bounty by Artesania Latina) some time ago and was almost to the point where I was ready to start the rigging, but did not get a chance to complete the model due to work, family and life in general. Unfortunately when we moved the model was damaged beyond repair, so I never got the opportunity to complete the kit when I finally did get some free time... major bummer. Anyway, this will hopefully be the first kit that I will get a chance to complete. I have been lurking around on this board for a bit and spent some time reading through the Bluenose build logs that others have posted on this board, and they have been a tremendous help in helping me to understand the amount of work and potential issues that would be involved in the build. I am definitely very happy that I found this board and wanted to send thanks to all who have shared their knowledge and experience by posting their work. I will consider it a success if my finished model is a fraction as good as the builds I have seen on this site. I will be updating this thread with updates and pictures of what I have done so far, since I had already started the build before I found this site... in the meantime all the best and see you soon... Michael Edited April 15, 2020 by Michael Kelleher ccoyle, John Ruy and GrandpaPhil 3 Quote
ccoyle Posted April 15, 2020 #2 Posted April 15, 2020 Welcome aboard and good luck with your project! Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
jamcdonel Posted April 15, 2020 #3 Posted April 15, 2020 Welcome to the Bluenose Fraternity Michael. She is a beautiful “little” ship. I’m sure the others will be along to add their welcome. Happy building! Quote
John Ruy Posted April 15, 2020 #4 Posted April 15, 2020 Welcome aboard, you will find us a very supportive group. I have been here less than a year and very much enjoy seeing others progress unfold a step at a time. I have a Bluenose Schooner from Blue Jacket waiting in storage as I complete my current builds. I am looking forward to following your progress on this beautiful schooner. Quote Gallery Photos of My Charles W Morgan Currently working on New Bedford Whale Boat
Michael Kelleher Posted April 15, 2020 Author #5 Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) Started out by reviewing the instructions, plans and getting familiar with all the parts... spent a considerable amount of time measuring, marking up the keel and bulkheads and then measuring again... once I was sure that I had everything marked up correctly, I glued the keel together and cut the rabbet into the keel... Edited April 15, 2020 by Michael Kelleher GrandpaPhil and JpR62 2 Quote
Michael Kelleher Posted April 17, 2020 Author #6 Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) Before cutting the rabbets I dry fitted the bulkheads, most fit snugly and were of the proper length, but i did need to cut back a few and in a couple of cases needed to glue and shape a shim (0.5mm x 5mm) to extend the bulkhead to the rabbet... this was all done after I beveled the bulkheads as per the instructions... Edited April 17, 2020 by Michael Kelleher GrandpaPhil 1 Quote
Michael Kelleher Posted April 17, 2020 Author #7 Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) After gluing in the bulkheads to the keel, I added the stern block... and as luck would have it while sanding out the rough shape with a dremel, was distracted momentarily by my dogs barking and the dremel sanding drum skipped and gouged a nice little chunk out of the top of the stern block ☹️... patched it up with some wood filler and sanded it smooth... still requires some additional sanding to clean up the lines, which I will do after I add the struts to give it more strength, cause I do not want damage the keel which is fragile at the stern. Edited April 17, 2020 by Michael Kelleher GrandpaPhil 1 Quote
Michael Kelleher Posted April 17, 2020 Author #8 Posted April 17, 2020 Adding the permanent struts between the bulkheads, which I am installing to align just inside the stanchions and flush with the top of the bulkheads... John Ruy and GrandpaPhil 2 Quote
Yorky Posted April 17, 2020 #9 Posted April 17, 2020 Nice start, look forward to seeing your progress. Quote
Michael Kelleher Posted April 17, 2020 Author #10 Posted April 17, 2020 Yorky... Thank you, will be posting more updates soon. Michael Ron B 1 Quote
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