teddyedward Posted February 6, 2014 #1 Posted February 6, 2014 Please can you advise me,as new modeller in what sequence should the masts,rigging and sails be fitted.I am building the Billings Boats Bluenose 2 600 in kit form,and I have completed the hull. Does anyone know of a book on the subject available in the UK Altho the instruction book shows detail of the foremast and some rigging,it gives no further instructions. I would be grateful for any suggestions on how to proceed. Johncclark 1 Quote
trippwj Posted February 6, 2014 #2 Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) Teddyedward - Welcome aboard! The most effective way to get advice and suggestions is via a build log. See the post here http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/53-before-you-post-your-build-log-please-read-this-starting-and-naming-your-build-log/?p=210 for information on setting up your build log. in terms of resources, there are many build logs for the Bluenose 2 here on MSW. You can glean a great deal of useful information from them. The order of rigging - opinions vary. Many experienced builders suggest doing as much of the pre-rigging as you can prior to installing on the model. Others strongly encourage doing it all on the model. Adding sails introduces a level of complexity i haven't dealt with yet, but I suspect they would be among the last pieces added since many of the blocks etc. need to be installed before they are hidden by a sail. One book that may prove useful for you is The American Fishing Schooners, 1825-1935 by Howard Chapelle. In addition, there is a very good practicum for building a POF scratch built Bluenose available here http://modelshipbuilder.com/e107_images/custom/msbimages/eisnor/bn-1-4/Bluenose%20Practicum%20Standard.pdf (the section on masts, spars and rigging may be of use to you). One additional resource which you may find useful is here - http://www.modelboatyard.com/bluenose2_articles.html Good luck - looking forward to following along! Edited February 6, 2014 by trippwj Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus
teddyedward Posted February 15, 2014 Author #3 Posted February 15, 2014 trippwj Many thanks for your reply. I will see about setting up a Build Log,and in the meantime follow up on your suggestions. Te Quote
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