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  Registered Member #4833 Joined: Sat Sep 24 2016, 07:19pmPosts: 96 | Picked this kit up at a garage sale. This is my 4th model build and my 1st wooden kit. The previous owner had poorly installed the two decks to the solid body hull, There was an uneven cut that left a gap between the tow decks. My first step was to shape the hull by sanding. I then adhered the keel to the hull and sanded to fit hull. [ Edited Thu Mar 30 2017, 09:30pm ] | ||
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| Registered Member #4833 Joined: Sat Sep 24 2016, 07:19pmPosts: 96 | I found the Bluenose Practicum online and I'm hoping to follow along as best as my skills will allow. The plans included in this kit are pretty basic, but I will try to add some details as I go along.    | ||
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| Registered Member #4833 Joined: Sat Sep 24 2016, 07:19pmPosts: 96 | I worked on the bulwarks. and cut out scuppers. I realized I did not cut out enough scuppers for the hull but it is what it is. I will try to pay more attention to details as I move on. I added my bulwarks and covered gap between decks with a strip of wood. I then taped off hull and painted my lower hull a dark red. After dry, I taped off and painted upper half of hull black.     | ||
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| Registered Member #4833 Joined: Sat Sep 24 2016, 07:19pmPosts: 96 | Started in on decking. Most of the wood that came with this kit is made of balsa. I went out and picked up two sheets of 1/16" basswood for most of the fittings to be made. First up was the main cabin; then worked on dories. I added rope coils for each boat and then made the dory frames. Lashed each boat to frame by using cut eye pins. I moved on to bowsprit with post and bits; Installed galley stack and the forward companionway hatch. Added coamings and installed eye pins, grates and windlass (not complete - only in place for fitting and awaiting chain). Installed both of the fife rails for masts.     [ Edited Fri Mar 31 2017, 01:29pm ] | ||
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| Registered Member #4833 Joined: Sat Sep 24 2016, 07:19pmPosts: 96 | Slow but steady work - it's been about 3 months up to now. I added the eye pin to the stern which will hold the tackle for main boom. I still need to add two cleats on the stern railings. I added the tow bits on each side of the ship's wheel - made from wood and drilled through to hold pins. I wasn't happy with the metal ones supplied with kit. I added mu compass housing to main cabin roof as well as another galley stack. I made stands to hold the barrels - used paint and black felt pen to finish. Glued in my belaying pins into fife rails. I installed the horse ( what looks like the shape of a staple) from bending an eye pin stem. Up forward, I glued my belaying pins to fife rail. I fashioned the windlass motor compartment out of 1/8" wood, notched wood to recreate the lid and added hinges. I also fashioned a square anchor box (kedge anchor is not attached to deck - awaiting eye pins to anchor to deck). Again, I need to install two cleats to the forward railing. Next on the list: making two davits to hold the anchors and attaching chain to anchors and getting them in place. For a very inexpensive kit, this has given me some good experience in referencing material, fabricating parts, and getting the feel for wood working. My other 4 kits have been plastic but for me, I feel like, working on this wooden model is like getting ready to go to sea! So far, I've had a few issues but nothing really terrible to deal with. My big challenge is going to be the rigging - this will be my 1st time at actually rigging a ship. I wouldn't have made it this far if it were not for forums, such as this one, which have helped with support, advice and inspiration to go that step further with one's skills. Cheers!     [ Edited Fri Mar 31 2017, 02:05pm ] | ||
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  Registered Member #702 Joined: Fri Feb 05 2010, 10:37pmPosts: 1249 | Hi Robert, Very nice model. You did an excellent job with the paint and deck details. Are you going to add the rigging and sails? Mike | ||
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Arthur  Registered Member #1929 Joined: Wed Nov 30 2011, 03:05pmPosts: 3019 | Nice work Robert; as Mike says, the deck fittings look good. | ||
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| Registered Member #4833 Joined: Sat Sep 24 2016, 07:19pmPosts: 96 | Mike and Arthur - big THANKS to both of you for taking a look and for your comments. I had a little set back - I originally installed the top mast behind the main mast instead of in front. I had to use acetone to undo the CA glue but I got everything back in it's right place. In making a jig for my rope coils, I put to much pressure on my drill and SNAP, the bit broke and went through my fingernail into my index finger. lol Someone told me I should have taken a picture with the drill bit still in my finger! So after clean up, I moved on with my work. I've completed the foremast and mainmast (minus rigging); worked on main boom; and did a few rope coils to add to the decks as needed. I am planning to try and rig this schooner. This is my 1st wooden kit and 1st time to work with rigging so I hope I don't sink the ship! I'm uncertain whether I will use full sails or furled sails at this point? [ Edited Thu Apr 12 2018, 03:26am ] | ||
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| Registered Member #4833 Joined: Sat Sep 24 2016, 07:19pmPosts: 96 | I still need to install my dead eyes and chain plates for the rigging along the side of ship as well. [ Edited Thu Apr 12 2018, 03:22am ] | ||
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| Registered Member #702 Joined: Fri Feb 05 2010, 10:37pmPosts: 1249 | Nice work on the masts and boom. She is a very attractive model. Try not to break any more drill bits they can get expensive. Mike | ||
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