Bluenose by LegoKing5522 - Model Shipways - 1:100 - Canadian Fishing Schooner

[LegoKing5522]

Here is a quick update, I've slowly been putting together the deck pieces. These are only the few I've completed so far.

there are a few metal pieces used in this model, the steering wheel is one, each I have to paint, the other ones (not shown) are going to be painted black, now I was thinking about putting a gloss coat on the black pieces, what do you guys think? is it going to make the pieces look better than just the plan black paint?

[Azzoun]

It's your model, but I've seen most people use flat black because in small scale, to high of gloss looks out of scale.   If it's brass, many of use a diluted blacken solution that will chemically turn the outside of the metal black which can then be polished.   These steps should be performed prior to assembling to other parts of the model.   

What do you think?  You enjoying building model ships?  Making better progress than I would have expected!

 

Joshua

[LegoKing5522]

yes, I am enjoying building this model! i really enjoyed putting the hull together, Tho currently trying to build and paint the tiny deck buildings is kind of not fun. but it's something I can put my spare time into, and it's really cool to see all the pieces of wood come together into a beautiful ship. thanks again!

[bhermann]

That is some nice work!  I agree with Joshua that a gloss finish looks out of place on these models, but you are the captain here and can go with what pleases you.

 

Bob

[LegoKing5522]

okay, here is another update. I've been really busy the last few weeks, so I haven't gotten much done, but I am almost done with all the deck implements and buildings.

this is my current build.

 

then I had a question, on the next page of the instructions it shows how to build the lifeboats, but it says to use adessive tape to hold the sides to a frame, so you can pull the lifeboat off the frame. what type of adessive tape should I use? and what is a good brand?

Edited June 1, 2023 by LegoKing5522

[LegoKing5522]

hey gang it's been a while. I have been kind of busy lately, so I haven't had much time to do any work on the model. however, in the last week I've had a little time.

here are some photos of the deck buildings finished and installed. 

I made a few mistakes in building but there not noticeable. on the other hand, I did accidentally use a mast dowel for the stand, luckily, I had some long dowels laying around that I sanded down to the right size.

the mast is not glued in yet it's just there for show. 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 5, 2023 by LegoKing5522

[Azzoun]

You don't need to, and it's probably a better idea to not glue the mast in and use the stay rigging to keep the mast in place.     Coming along nicely!

 

Joshua 

Edited July 5, 2023 by Azzoun

[LegoKing5522]

Here is an update on my masts. mostly completed.

next comes rigging.... which looks like it may be a pain to do some of it. but ill persevere.

though I did have a question, is it possible to bypass these and not do them? 

it was a really big slow pain to do what I did so far, so I was wondering if there's a faster way. also, I don't know how to make them all the same size either.

[Azzoun]

So.   The portion you're starting with there is rigging the shrouds to the dead eyes.    Generally would be dark dark brown or black to show that they were tarred.   You're best bet is to attach the shrouds at the top of the mast first, then using a spacer that holds the top deadeye at a certain distance, wrap and secure the shroud to the deadeye.    Then rig the deadeyes together like you're doing but use some thread/rope about 1/3 of the thickness of the rope you're using there..    here are some pics that may help

 

Joshua 

Edited July 12, 2023 by Azzoun

[Azzoun]

By the way, all those references came from a book you should get if you're going to continue rigging ships.   Excellent reference.   here's the cover 

 

Edited July 12, 2023 by Azzoun

[LegoKing5522]

hey guys, so i started the rigging about 4 days ago. I was putting off doing the rigging until I was very bored. rigging kind of intimidates me. anyway, here are some photos. it's not much yet.

[Azzoun]

Ha.. Rigging is my fav. part!    Looking good!

[Der Alte Rentner]

Is it just me, or do the shrouds look awfully thick?   

[LegoKing5522]

yea I agree, they do look thick. but I don't want to redo all the rigging.

[allanyed]

On 7/12/2023 at 2:30 PM, Azzoun said:

By the way, all those references came from a book you should get if you're going to continue rigging ships. 

Peterson's book has nice drawings but unfortunately no dimensional information for blocks or lines and is very limited as it is based solely on one model of an English 36 gun frigate, the Melampus 1794.  It might not be very appropriate for other British naval rates and eras (or Canadian fishing schooners that came 127 years later.)  There is a lot of rigging information, including block sizes and more for American fishing schooners that may be more closely related to a Canadian fishing schooner in Chappelle's book The American Fishing Schooners.  

Allan

Edited August 9, 2023 by allanyed

[LegoKing5522]

hi guys. sorry it's been a while since my last post. I've been really busy and haven't had much time to work on my model.

I finally got around to finishing most of the rigging. and I am currently working on making sails.

there is still more rigging to do when I finish the sails, but that's all the rigging before the sails go on. the change from black to the tan lines is a little weird so I did all the Latters black to make it look like it's on purpose. I kind of like the look it gives the model a little more detail, I think.

[Glen McGuire]

On 9/26/2023 at 8:39 AM, LegoKing5522 said:

I kind of like the look it gives the model a little more detail, I think.

I agree with you.  I like the look.  Very nice work so far!

[Tony28]

I’m building the same ship but Amati. Looking good so far! I’m also a newbie so interested in this one. Good job and looking forward to an update. 

[LegoKing5522]

currently I've stopped building because I don't want to make sales. is there a way I can like skip that part or make it easier? 

[GGibson]

A lot of ship builds don't have sails, LegoKing.  Many say that the sails hide the details shown on the deck, etc.  So, no worries.

[Azzoun]

Check out this video discussion on making sails by NRG Director, Ron Neilson.