1921 Bluenose by John Ruy - FINISHED - Model Shipways - 1/64 scale - Canadian Fishing Schooner

[GGibson]

There is a slight noticeable difference in the lids/covers this time, John.  Great job!  May try to steal this idea.

[John Ruy]

35 minutes ago, GGibson said:

There is a slight noticeable difference in the lids/covers this time, John.  Great job!  May try to steal this idea.

Thanks I’m noticing the hardwood sheets (Cherrywood) make for more consistent staining, than basswood.
 

You are welcome to incorporate any ideas, they may or may not have been my ideas to begin with. 😆 

[wmherbert]

Looking very nice. What is the blue cutter in the photos? I haven't seen one before

Bill

[GGibson]

55 minutes ago, wmherbert said:

Looking very nice. What is the blue cutter in the photos? I haven't seen one before

Bill

Wood strip cutter.  Not sure where John got his, but MicroMark (for example) sells them, as well.  

 

Wood Strip Cutter, Windsor Propeller Master Airscrew MA4000, produces precision cuts wood strips for model building (micromark.com)

[John Ruy]

8 hours ago, wmherbert said:

What is the blue cutter in the photos?

Yes, I got it from Micromark.com. Works well on thin stock. 

[John Ruy]

Batten Platform…

@GGibson Thanks for the reminder, I nearly forgot to place this small but important detail. I used 1/32” Mahogany,  only because I didn’t have the 1/64” material in a hardwood. I think we can overlook the over scale on this one, just this once. 😆 

[John Ruy]

Deck Furnishings complete…

Although my goal was realism in the storage of 16 oars and 20 Thwarts in the top Dory, which I believe I achieved, I don’t like the look. 

So, I have opted to place 8 oars neatly laid out in the top Dory on each side. I think it’s a much better presentation. 

The Deck is complete, just over a year since I started this project. It was July 18 2022 when I opened the box. I estimate 600 hours a year based on my first build where I actually tracked my hours. 😆

We are ready to go aloft! 
 

Thank you all for your comments, likes and encouragement a long the way. 
 

Cheers 🍻 

Edited October 16, 2023 by John Ruy

[Papa]

Great work John.  Being half Nova Scotian (my mother was born in Baccaro, NS)I am particularly fond of the Bluenose.

I especially like the finish on the deck.  

[bhermann]

Great job on reaching this milestone, John.  She is coming along beautifully!  Keep this up and you may inspire me to take up my own build again

 

Bob

[John Ruy]

Opening up my Micro Foundry…

Fore Mast Cap…

3/16” Drill bit…

Soldering

 

.9 mm drill bit

complete assembly 

additional soldering 

Still working on my soldering skill set. Lots of micro filing needed to clean this up. 

Cleaning with Acetone 

Blackening

Brush off excess crud to polish it up. 

3 of 99 parts to go. Steady as she goes. 

Cheers 🍻 

 

 

 

Edited October 18, 2023 by John Ruy

[GGibson]

Ahhh, I'm paying serious attention to your metalwork!  I am not good at this. 

 

Hey. I love your desktop vise!  I assume the base is super heavy in order for it to stay in one spot while tugging while clamping and tugging?  Mine is fairly mobile and handy, but my wife would love seeing another front porch delivery dropoff!  Where did you get yours? A new tool!

 

[John Ruy]

I like it too, I’ve had it a very long time. I don’t remember where I got it, but I found one at your favorite delivery service.
 

PANAVISE Model 201 "Junior" Miniature Vise,Silver / Black https://a.co/d/f4guiqj

 

[John Ruy]

20 minutes ago, GGibson said:

Ahhh, I'm paying serious attention to your metalwork!  I am not good at this. 

I’m not either, but I’m getting better at it. Takes practice this model will definitely give you the opportunity to practice. Took me several attempts and hours to get what you see here. You need the right tools. 👍

[GGibson]

11 minutes ago, John Ruy said:

...but I found one at your favorite delivery service.

 

Thanks for that info!  Truth be told, though, the UPS and Fed Ex deliveries are outnumbering the other guy... <shrug> 

[John Ruy]

56 minutes ago, GGibson said:

 

Thanks for that info!  Truth be told, though, the UPS and Fed Ex deliveries are outnumbering the other guy... <shrug> 

BTW… the base is not heavy. It would need to be screwed down if you want to tug on it. 

[GGibson]

1 hour ago, John Ruy said:

BTW… the base is not heavy. It would need to be screwed down if you want to tug on it. 

 

Ahhh, ok.  Thanks.  I'll stick with what I am using then.  Watching all your rigging and above deck work with bated breath... or, since the Bluenose is a fishing vessel, perhaps it should be baited breath... <shrug> 👍

[hamilton]

Hello John

 

It's taken me way too long (shamefully long) to look through your build log - just did that this evening and WOW - no short cuts for you, huh? Some incredible work here - the bow works (windlass, etc.) look great and the finish on the deck superstructures is really nice. Those dory jigs have confounded me for months now...I had a go at making one, but lacked the patience to work with that thing - seeing you go through it has now inspired me to have another go....wonderful work!

hamilton

[MrBlueJacket]

Nicely done!

 

Nic

[ERS Rich]

22 hours ago, John Ruy said:

3/16” Drill bit

Hi John.

 

Is the 3/16” drill bit used to hold the ring for drilling a hole into the ring?

 

Thanks for showing how it’s done. 

 

-Rich

[John Ruy]

5 hours ago, ERS Rich said:

Hi John.

 

Is the 3/16” drill bit used to hold the ring for drilling a hole into the ring?

 

Thanks for showing how it’s done. 

 

-Rich

Hi Rich, thanks for your comment. The shank of the 3/16” drill bit was used to bend the flat brass strip into the shape of a ring with a 3/16” inside diameter to fit the fore mast top. The .9 mm hole is drilled after soldering the rings together. 
 

I got the two photos out of proper sequence. My apologies… 

 

I’ll fix the sequence and hope that answers your question. 
 

John
 

 

[John Ruy]

22 hours ago, hamilton said:

Hello John

 

It's taken me way too long (shamefully long) to look through your build log - just did that this evening and WOW - no short cuts for you, huh? Some incredible work here - the bow works (windlass, etc.) look great and the finish on the deck superstructures is really nice. Those dory jigs have confounded me for months now...I had a go at making one, but lacked the patience to work with that thing - seeing you go through it has now inspired me to have another go....wonderful work!

hamilton

Thanks for your comments Hamilton, you are right, no shortcuts to this hobby🤪. It just takes practice and time. I have plenty of time, I had no idea what kind of detail was involved with this particular kit. Got to Love it…

 

Take your time on those Dories, it’s worth it. You don’t have to do all eight, unless you need the practice. 😂 

 

John

[ERS Rich]

On 10/18/2023 at 4:56 PM, John Ruy said:

I’ll fix the sequence and hope that answers your question

Thanks, now I see….

 

-Rich

[John Ruy]

Mast Hoops…

 

These need to be prepared and added to the mast “before” the trestle trees are built. If you forget… 

Immediately, I noticed these were not your typical laser cut parts.  

The laser did not cut through the bottom ply. This made for very tedious cutting and several broken blades. 😣

The small hoops were fine, popped right out. 😆

After sanding and staining the hoops are ready to go. 

Mast Hoops complete… 

 

Cheers 🍻 

Edited October 23, 2023 by John Ruy

[John Ruy]

Futtock Shroud Band…

 

More Metal Work practice…. 
 

Band shaped and soldered to fit proper height on the Main Mast. 

Drill holes and insert wire to form shackles.

Solder shackles in place. Use alligator clips to sink heat away from previous solder joints. 

File excess solder and shape brass. 

Repeat opposite side…

Clip excess wire inside and file inside diameter smooth. 

Drilling out the excess solder that flowed into the shackle. (0.8 mm)

Blacken after a bath in Acetone. 

Futtock Shroud complete…

 

Ready to build Trestle Trees.
 

Cheers 🍻 

Edited October 23, 2023 by John Ruy

[GGibson]

Nice work, John! Totally impressed with (and envious of) your solder work.  Need to do a ton of practice (and have patience) when I get to this stage.

 

Awesome detailing! Carry on! 

[John Ruy]

9 hours ago, GGibson said:

Nice work, John! Totally impressed with (and envious of) your solder work.  Need to do a ton of practice (and have patience) when I get to this stage.

 

Awesome detailing! Carry on! 

I’m getting better at this. Here is a short video with some good basics. 
 

 

[Diver]

1 hour ago, John Ruy said:

I’m getting better at this. Here is a short video with some good basics. 
 

 

Excellent video.  Well worth watching

 

[John Ruy]

WARNING ⚠️ Mistakes made during assembly in the post. Please proceed to the following post for correct assembly of the Trestle Trees and Spreaders. 
 

Trestle Trees…

Main Mast Trestle Tree complete ready for paint and hardware. Rinse and Repeat for the Fore Mast. 

Trestle Trees painted ready for hardware. 

Back to foundry with another Mast Cap.

 

Next: Nine Eye Bands to build for the top of the Fore and Main Masts. 

 

Cheers 🍻 
 

 

Edited October 29, 2023 by John Ruy

[ccoyle]

A lot of different skills on display in this build, all executed to great effect.

[Glen McGuire]

Totally agree with Chris.  The carving skills on display with the small parts are particularly impressive.  Well done, John.