ChrisWhy1967 Posted January 18, 2014 Share #1 Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Hello, had a knee operation last week so spending some time at home which after a day already had me thinking of what can I start to do to help pass the time and build a model came to mind, many years ago I was always build plastic kits, balsa planes etc. when I joined the navy as a young man even did a few more plastic kits during training, then it all fizzled out most likely due to beer women etc. and the years slowly passed. Now having aged a few years (46 now) I am rewinding the clock and going back to modelling again, whist signed up for a magazine HMS Victory kit that will take some time to collect I have bought a Billing Boats 1-100 Bluenose II kit to start and try and build up my skills. Box opened and starting to build the first half of the hull, seems this version the hull is built in two half’s built flat mounting the bulkheads (at least some of these ships terms are not totally new to myself, But I did serve in Nuclear Submarines so not used to the floating kind or targets as they were called.) Will welcome any tips. Edited January 18, 2014 by ChrisWhy1967 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted January 18, 2014 Share #2 Posted January 18, 2014 Hi Chris, Im doing the AL version of the Bluenose II, this site has some great build logs, and the members are all fantastic at giving guidance when you need it you will have a great time Kerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisWhy1967 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) First half or the bulkheads added with the exception of the bow, I just wanted to dry fit first to check the postioning look etc, so far all is well but I see the planking will be fun to do. I did start to file the tabs left from cutting out the lazer cut bulkheads, then read that i will be filing the bulkheads to the shape of the hull later ready for the planing to have more surface area contact so started to leave that edge for now. Edited January 18, 2014 by ChrisWhy1967 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisWhy1967 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Warning - I do not advise drinking whisky whilst using a scalpel, the more you drink the greater the risk to your self and the quality of the model, :0) Edited January 18, 2014 by ChrisWhy1967 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhermann Posted January 19, 2014 Share #5 Posted January 19, 2014 Warning - I do not advise drinking whisky whilst using a scalpel, the more you drink the greater the risk to your self and the quality of the model, :0) Chris I am afraid to ask how you came to this conclusion - I shudder just thinking about the possibilities! Welcome to MSW and to the growing number of Bluenose (and II) builders here. Take your time, measure twice, cut once (the wood, that is, not your fingers) and share your successes and trials along the way. It is a great bunch of people here, you will receive encouragement, advice, and answers to your questions as needed. Bob sawdust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calt4 Posted January 19, 2014 Share #6 Posted January 19, 2014 sorry to hear about your knee I had a total replace 3 month ago also work on some model in the down time enjoy your down time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmorris Posted February 10, 2014 Share #7 Posted February 10, 2014 Hello: How are you getting on with your build. I'm also working on the Billings #600 Bluenose model. I have the hull almost ready to paint but I'm stumped as to how the bowsprit should be mounted. Have you gotten to that point yet? -Mike- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisWhy1967 Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share #8 Posted February 10, 2014 I have been sided track with other things, Sound like I have not as far as you, Bowsprit ?, Submarines did not have these but at a guess the pointy thing at the front !. Where I am at Hull built but not planked , 3/4 decking complete, not fancy but was thinking that on the forward deck the first half I decked was a straight line from the middle which I carried on with to the port side, last decking plank trimmed when I reached the edge, now I see that the last Decking plank should be curved with the side of the Hull, this would be painted a different color, being a 1:100 scale not sure how much detail of the Decking would show so self debating on whether to leave it like that of fix it, leaning to the fix it, I am looking for my camera it is somewhere on my cluttered PC desk I think so will find it and post an update Pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockholm tar Posted February 10, 2014 Share #9 Posted February 10, 2014 Hi Chris, I built the same Billings Bluenose ll some years ago now, and found her an interesting first model. There isn't that much I really recall about the build, but I seem to remember that my greatest initial worry was in joining the two hull halves together properly. Thankfully I passed that hurdle. When you get to the deck fittings you might, as I did, want to replace the plastic parts and make your own wooden ones. I think they look a lot better. I think the only part I couldn't replace was the wheel, as it's rather small. The wheels on these schooners were also of a special design, made of iron, so I don't think you'd find one anyway. Btw, you might want to look for a flat format book, 'Bluenose ll, the Saga of the Great Fishing Schooners – Measured Drawings by LB Jenson'. Besides showing detailed drawings of the hull, deck and fittings of Bluenose ll, it includes details of the rigging and belaying points, with a lot of history thrown in. I found it invaluable, and am sure it improved my model. I would also have a look at Bluenose ll's website, as she has just been relaunched after a refit. There are a few gripes I had with the model and the actual ship, one of the biggest being that the model doesn't have props or prop shafts – the real ship of course having two engines! I made my own. I recall one of the others was that either the fore mast or main mast, I can't remember which now, doesn't have pinrails inside the shrouds for the running rigging, which of course it should. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisWhy1967 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted February 11, 2014 Cheers for the info, book is a bit pricey for a 1:100 scale model, and I doubt a UK library would hold it. about £40 for a second hand one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisWhy1967 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted February 11, 2014 Hold on I just looked up the Book store at the home site 25 dollars , that is not bad 1.8 to the £ so around £14.00 I will have a new one not an over priced second had one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisWhy1967 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted February 11, 2014 Oh shipping costs are double the price of the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stockholm tar Posted February 11, 2014 Share #13 Posted February 11, 2014 Chris, Yes, It would be a bit pricey from the US. I actually bought mine from the UK, although I can't remember where from now. You might want to try looking around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBorgens Posted February 12, 2014 Share #14 Posted February 12, 2014 Chris, Welcome to the Bluenose community. Enjoy the building,rebuilding, planning, learning, sharing. It's all good. I look forward to following your build. Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisWhy1967 Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share #15 Posted March 1, 2014 Managed a 2nd hand copy for around £26 in total, slow boat express from the US so may take awhile but shipping was under £3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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