CS Sailor Posted November 17, 2020 Share #1 Posted November 17, 2020 I am new to this site as well as being new to model ship building. I have had this kit for quite a few years and just never got around to starting it. With COVID 19 keeping us more at home I thought it would be a great time to start building model. Ryland Craze and GuntherMT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS Sailor Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted November 17, 2020 I am using the John Earl instructions along with the kit instructions. This has been very helpful along with the build logs I have found on this site. After getting the hull planked it was on to deck planking. At this point I decided to invest in thinner basswood strips so as to be closer to scale. I also opted to use a black sharpie on the edges to simulate the caulking. As per the John Earle suggestion I put the waterways in place first and then fitted the deck planks so they were at the same level. However I decided not to follow the curve of the water ways on the afterdeck. The earliest picture I took of my progress is after completing the hull planking. GuntherMT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted November 24, 2020 Share #3 Posted November 24, 2020 Looks like a very nice start you have. I've seen a number of Bluenose models, they make a lovely looking ship when you are done! Look forward to seeing you progress. Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted November 25, 2020 Share #4 Posted November 25, 2020 Welcome to Model Ship World. John Earle's instructions are a good supplement to the kit instructions. Another good source is the book Ship Modeling Simplified by Frank Mastini. This book is written for the beginning ship modeler and he uses the Bluenose kit as a basis to explain many of his modeling techniques. Your progress to date looks really good. Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hof00 Posted November 25, 2020 Share #5 Posted November 25, 2020 Nice start, looking good!! I found Mr. Earl's practicum and advice invaluable. Cheers....HOF. Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS Sailor Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted December 5, 2020 Thanks everyone for the encouragement. After planking the deck I decided to stain it and then get a protective coating on it. I made a real mess of my first staining attempt but fortunately the deck planking was thick enough to allow me to sand it down again. My second staining attempt turned out much better. Next came building the bulwarks following the John Earle instructions. I used bristol board to get the proper line from the top hull plank and then transferred it to the kit supplied bulwarks. I slowly cut and sanded the bottom edge of those pieces till they matched the top plank line then used them to trace out the proper line on 1/16 basswood. One the first piece of the bulwark was in place I added two more strips to get to the final bulwark height. I then followed on doing the stanchions. I had put a few in place to make fitting the top two bulwark strips easier. Next step is to finish the transom and then start cutting the scuppers. Any suggestions on how to neatly and consistently cut the scuppers would be appreciated. GuntherMT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hof00 Posted December 5, 2020 Share #7 Posted December 5, 2020 A Scupper suggestion/s.... Template to mark out and rill the corners and a scrap piece of wood on the inside of the Bulwark to prevent drill "Breakout. Finish with a flat needle file. maybe have a think and experiment on some scrap Basswood first. (Just a suggestion.) Looking good!! Cheers....HOF. Quote Completed Builds: A/L Bluenose II A/L Mare Nostrum Sergal/Mantua Cutty Sark A/L Pen Duick A/L Fulgaro Amati/Partworks 1/200 Bismarck A/L Sanson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS Sailor Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share #8 Posted December 30, 2022 I have not posted in a long time. I made some more progress getting the bulwarks in place and the scuppers drilled and filed. I started on the cabin tops and also got the rudder installed. I stalled out for awhile but I have started up again and I am nearing completion of the hull. Lots of little detail bits to do and then finally starting the rig. It took me a couple of days to work out how I was going to drill the holes for the masts at the required rake. Finally got it done. The attached picture take me up to getting started on the cabin tops. Artesania Latina and hof00 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS Sailor Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share #9 Posted January 1, 2023 Latest picture with most of the cabin top work done and now working the other deck details. Installing the prop shafts was a challenge as I messed up the supplied shaft struts and had to fabricate new ones from brass strip. Of course the big challenge is getting everything symmetrical. In the end I was happy with the result. I don't want to use the supplied bow scroll work but still trying to figure out how do this with paint. My hands are not that steady for a very fine brush and not sure if I can do a template. Prowler901 and hof00 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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