CPDDET Posted July 16, 2023 Share #61 Posted July 16, 2023 Onward, Tim, onward! Never good to rush things anyway. Your progress looks good! Fubarelf 1 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubarelf Posted August 4, 2023 Author Share #62 Posted August 4, 2023 Made some significant progress on getting the hull painted. This is another one of those tasks that I was dreading, as once you start spraying it's hard to turn back. I spent the most time on the lower, red section of the hull. This involved a process of fill, sand, paint, repeat to get to where I was happy with the finished product. It's not perfect, but I am happy with the result. Once the red was completed, I masked off for the upper black section. This went faster, as I did not need to do as much sand and fill between coats. Before I removed the masking for the black section, I added parallel masking to create the white stripe. I will likely add a clear coat to protect paint the finish as the last step. Tim Diver, rcmdrvr, Knocklouder and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDDET Posted August 4, 2023 Share #63 Posted August 4, 2023 Looking good! Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGibson Posted August 6, 2023 Share #64 Posted August 6, 2023 Looks great, Tim! I am at the hull painting stage on my Bluenose, as well. Hope mine comes out as sharp as yours looks! 👍 Quote Gregg Current Projects: Completed Projects: Waiting for Shipyard Clearance: Santa Maria Caravelle 1:48 - Ships of Pavel Nikitin Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 - Model Shipways Yacht America Schooner 1851 1:64 - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 - Model Shipways RMS Titanic 1:300 - OcCre (Couldn't help myself when it was on sale) H.M. Schooner Ballahoo 1:64 - Caldercraft USS Constitution 1:76 - Model Shipways Bluenose 1921 1:64 - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubarelf Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share #65 Posted August 7, 2023 On 8/5/2023 at 10:34 PM, GGibson said: Looks great, Tim! I am at the hull painting stage on my Bluenose, as well. Hope mine comes out as sharp as yours looks! 👍 Thank you Gregg. Are you still keeping a log? Nirvana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGibson Posted August 7, 2023 Share #66 Posted August 7, 2023 Yes, just haven't updated in a while. Will catch up on log once I get the hull painted and deck sealed. Fubarelf 1 Quote Gregg Current Projects: Completed Projects: Waiting for Shipyard Clearance: Santa Maria Caravelle 1:48 - Ships of Pavel Nikitin Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 - Model Shipways Yacht America Schooner 1851 1:64 - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 - Model Shipways RMS Titanic 1:300 - OcCre (Couldn't help myself when it was on sale) H.M. Schooner Ballahoo 1:64 - Caldercraft USS Constitution 1:76 - Model Shipways Bluenose 1921 1:64 - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubarelf Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share #67 Posted August 26, 2023 Work continues...I bought the MicroMark resistance soldering unit and it makes soldering these tiny pieces, with multiple attachments so much easier that a soldering iron. On the bowsprit pieces, I was able to attach each of the "arms" separately, without risk of the other coming loose from heating the ring. I painted the yellow stripe in the cove using a syringe with a tip that fit inside. Had to take it slow to make sure I didn't dispense too much paint but, this was so much easier that thing to get a brush inside the cove. I installed the bowsprit and added a few more details to the deck. Tim Knocklouder, Nirvana, Retired guy and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDDET Posted August 26, 2023 Share #68 Posted August 26, 2023 Excellent metal work. Your model is coming along nicely! Nirvana 1 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubarelf Posted August 27, 2023 Author Share #69 Posted August 27, 2023 3 hours ago, CPDDET said: Excellent metal work. Your model is coming along nicely! Thank you Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired guy Posted August 27, 2023 Share #70 Posted August 27, 2023 Good job Tim 👍 Regards Richard Quote Current build: Bluenose by Retired guy - Model Shipways - scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGibson Posted August 27, 2023 Share #71 Posted August 27, 2023 It all looks really good, Tim! May need to look into that MicroMark resistance soldering unit, as my soldering attempts on previous builds was... not hot! <shrug> Your bowspirit looks nice, too. Have been working on the top rails and determining how to fit the bowspirit on my Bluenose, as well, while I wait on the nameplate and scroll work completion. Keep on forward! Quote Gregg Current Projects: Completed Projects: Waiting for Shipyard Clearance: Santa Maria Caravelle 1:48 - Ships of Pavel Nikitin Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 - Model Shipways Yacht America Schooner 1851 1:64 - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 - Model Shipways RMS Titanic 1:300 - OcCre (Couldn't help myself when it was on sale) H.M. Schooner Ballahoo 1:64 - Caldercraft USS Constitution 1:76 - Model Shipways Bluenose 1921 1:64 - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubarelf Posted September 8, 2023 Author Share #72 Posted September 8, 2023 Work continues, one mini project at a time. I finally installed the main rail. Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures along the way. Prior to adding the main rail, I reworked the stern seat supports and added the shelf to accommodate the boom sheet buffer. I had installed the supports too close together for the boom sheet buffer to fit in between. Whoops. Think ahead, measure twice, glue once! Also added the fore boom sheet buffer and the chain box. The last add was the monkey rail and buffalo rail. A little more cleanup to do and then I will paint everything. I need to figure out how to deal with the catheads next. Not to be negative, but the pieces supplied in the kit are useless. I have seen several great examples of scratch built catheads and will relay on these to create my own. We'll see how it goes.... Tim bhermann, GGibson and MajorChaos 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodartist Posted September 8, 2023 Share #73 Posted September 8, 2023 looks great, nice job Fubarelf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDDET Posted September 8, 2023 Share #74 Posted September 8, 2023 Looking good! Fubarelf 1 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubarelf Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share #75 Posted September 17, 2023 After a couple of frustrating attempts to make the catheads out of brass (and several broken drill bits!!), I switched to wood. it took me about a tenth of the time to make these as I spent on the earlier brass attempts and they turned out so much better. Tim bhermann, Nirvana and MajorChaos 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubarelf Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share #76 Posted October 11, 2023 Continuing to work on the details and starting work on the masts. Soldered up the stove pipe for the top of the cabin, and while I was at it, decided to make the other stack from scratch to try and improve on the cast piece. I kept the base of the cast piece and drilled it out to insert the new brass pipe. Added the dory racks to the deck and started work on the dories. The boats are a bit of a challenge to get all the parts lined up and locked into the jig for gluing. I got 4 put together and set everything off to the side to tackle later, as I was not happy with how things were turning out in the one boat I started to finish out. On to the masts. One note....Need to make sure you add the mast hoops BEFORE adding the spreaders and pin saddle!! Learning that the hard way and now need to figure out how to add them to the main mast without damaging anything. The laser cut pin saddle halves are larger in diameter than the mast. Added wood strips to the inside after soaking and bending to fill the gap. A few more details to add to the main mast and then on to the fore mast. Tim ccoyle, allanyed and bhermann 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGibson Posted October 11, 2023 Share #77 Posted October 11, 2023 Nice work, Tim! It's all looking sharp! Quote Gregg Current Projects: Completed Projects: Waiting for Shipyard Clearance: Santa Maria Caravelle 1:48 - Ships of Pavel Nikitin Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 - Model Shipways Yacht America Schooner 1851 1:64 - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 - Model Shipways RMS Titanic 1:300 - OcCre (Couldn't help myself when it was on sale) H.M. Schooner Ballahoo 1:64 - Caldercraft USS Constitution 1:76 - Model Shipways Bluenose 1921 1:64 - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubarelf Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share #78 Posted October 11, 2023 11 minutes ago, GGibson said: Nice work, Tim! It's all looking sharp! Thank you Gregg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allanyed Posted October 12, 2023 Share #79 Posted October 12, 2023 One of the best Bluenose models we have seen here at MSW. Kudos!!! Allan Quote PLEASE take 30 SECONDS and sign up for the epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series. Click on http://trafalgar.tv There is no cost other than the 30 seconds of your time. THANK YOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubarelf Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share #80 Posted October 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, allanyed said: One of the best Bluenose models we have seen here at MSW. Kudos!!! Allan Thank you, Allan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubarelf Posted October 30, 2023 Author Share #81 Posted October 30, 2023 Work on the masts continued... A lot of detail to work out and has been a great opportunity to practice metal cutting, bending and soldering. The cap band of the foremast was more complicated that the main, with the addition of two long links on the sides and an additional band just below with another bail. The halliard bands and trestle trees were similar for both masts, although no futtock shrouds on the foremast and the foremast called for fairleads. Mainmast Foremast I created the fairleads by drilling out a section of a round toothpick and the wrapping a wire around to insert into the spreaders. The masts also differed above the pin saddle, with a chafing piece on the mainmast and a gooseneck on the foremast. I created the chafing piece by folding a piece of tin foil several times with glue in-between the layers, cutting to shape, and then used a pin to mark the nails around the edges. I folded the tin foil so the dull side was showing, as it better represented galvanized metal. The gooseneck was quite a challenge to get everything soldered up with the link on so it would move freely. Completed masts. Not squared up and glued in yet, as I still need to finish up a few things on the deck and hull that will be easier with the masts out. One of the things I have be struggling with is how to create and apply the lettering and scroll work. I started with trying to use dry transfer, but that was impossible to keep lined up and did not solve for the scroll work. I moved to decal paper which created a couple of challenges, designing the artwork and getting it to print such that it would look good when applied. I tried to design the graphics in Powerpoint first. That was easy for the lettering, but not-so-much when it cam to the scrollwork. All the images I found had white backgrounds that I could not remove with PP. I ended up downloading Photoshop, and through trial and error was able to create graphics that I could add into Powerpoint. I printed out the design on the graphic paper I had. It looked great, until I pulled the decal off of the backing paper and applied to the model. The decal material was clear, so the yellow was translucent and didi not stand out on the black of the model. I read another post that called out using white decal paper. That did the trick! After the decal were applied I sprayed the hull with a coat to matte clear to seal everything in. Getting down to the final build details! Working on the booms and gaffs now. Tim Tom E, bhermann and chris watton 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPDDET Posted October 30, 2023 Share #82 Posted October 30, 2023 Very nice! Fubarelf 1 Quote Current build: NRG Half Hull Previous build: MS Bluenose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubarelf Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share #83 Posted November 5, 2023 I have finished up the main boom. This one has 5 different bands and the first use of rope. I cleaned up and attached the boom jaws and then shaped and attached the clapper. I pre-drilled holes along the length of the jaws and inserted small nails. The nail heads are a bit big but I like the look. Last, I added the eyebolt on top and belaying pins. Shaped and soldered up the 5 bands. I then blackened them and installed on the boom. The last two features involved rope. I made the fairleads the same way I did for the ones attached to the mast spreaders. I applied some thin CA to the toothpick this time, which made the piece easier to cut to size without breaking it. After I seized the smallest diameter of the kit supplied rope, I wrapped it around the fairleads and seized. It took some trial and error to get the fairleads spaced appropriately to each side of the boom. I created the lazy jack line much the same way, except it only has to go around the bottom of the boom and is attached with staples. I added the two eyebolts, one on the bottom of the boom and one on top, just behind the tip band. Finished up by drilling and cutting in the sheaves. Tim Nirvana, Snug Harbor Johnny, CPDDET and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGibson Posted November 5, 2023 Share #84 Posted November 5, 2023 Great detailed (and tiny!) work...! Fubarelf 1 Quote Gregg Current Projects: Completed Projects: Waiting for Shipyard Clearance: Santa Maria Caravelle 1:48 - Ships of Pavel Nikitin Norwegian Sailing Pram 1:12 - Model Shipways Yacht America Schooner 1851 1:64 - Model Shipways Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack 1:24 - Model Shipways RMS Titanic 1:300 - OcCre (Couldn't help myself when it was on sale) H.M. Schooner Ballahoo 1:64 - Caldercraft USS Constitution 1:76 - Model Shipways Bluenose 1921 1:64 - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted November 6, 2023 Share #85 Posted November 6, 2023 It's the small and integrated details that gives the pleasure at the end. Nicely done. Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubarelf Posted November 6, 2023 Author Share #86 Posted November 6, 2023 17 hours ago, GGibson said: Great detailed (and tiny!) work...! Thank you!. Yes, making good use of tweezers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubarelf Posted November 6, 2023 Author Share #87 Posted November 6, 2023 17 hours ago, Nirvana said: It's the small and integrated details that gives the pleasure at the end. Nicely done. Thank you, Nirvana! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helmarsowick Posted November 19, 2023 Share #88 Posted November 19, 2023 Very nice work. I know your not to the rigging knots for main gaff block going to the mast. I'm a relative beginner and can't find anything on the rigging of these. Can you help or do you have someone to recommend? Thanks Helmar Sowick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubarelf Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share #89 Posted November 19, 2023 2 hours ago, helmarsowick said: Very nice work. I know your not to the rigging knots for main gaff block going to the mast. I'm a relative beginner and can't find anything on the rigging of these. Can you help or do you have someone to recommend? Thanks Helmar Sowick Thank you Helmar! I am new to rigging as well and am about to start on the Bluenose. I plan to refer to the link below as I work through the rigging along with @hamilton Bluenose build. Knocklouder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubarelf Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share #90 Posted November 19, 2023 I have finished work on the Booms and Gaffs. There were a bunch of little bands of various designs...lots of soldering practice! These were small, especially on the tapered (5/32) ends and were a real test to get shaped and fitted properly. The main gaff and fore gaff also throat halliard linkages. Finished with the brass blackened and the Booms/gaffs stained Last bit to complete before the rigging starts is the chainplates. I ran out of the brass strip supplied in the kit. Not sure if it was short to begin with or I just used up more that I should have at this point in the build. I reached out to Model Expo they had extra mailed out to me the next day! Tim Nirvana 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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