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Bluenose Schooner 1921 - Model Shipways 1:64 by TexBilly

DocTom said:
My own idea would be to deal with the deck, then mask that to deal with the hull. I did that on my current build…

Tom
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I’m taking Tom’s good advice on finishing the deck first so that means it’s almost time - which has me thinking about colors.

After briefly thinking about a light oak stain for the deck, then clear poly, I’m now going to go poly only. I tested a patch on the hull and really like the clean natural look.

As for the waterways, I was leaning traditional gray but now I’m thinking about clear poly there as well, with white stanchions and inner waist planks. I think I’ve seen Bluenose II photos with this scheme. I know “it’s my model” but I also want to show some respect for the prototype. Thoughts?
 
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I applied two coats of poly (light 400 grit sanding in between) to the decks and waterways. If I decide to paint the waterways, the poly serves as a nice smooth sealer for paint so no harm!

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TexBilly said:
Hi Folks, this is my first "big" build and log. Starting off oddly as I'm well into the journey but a ton of work still lies ahead with many challenges to conquer.

For my own good (and perhaps other rookies like me) I'll soon post a summary of lessons learned and positives that have quickly added to my education. I started about 3 months ago, a few hours during most evenings, more on the weekends. For now, sharing a handful of build photos (limited in the early stages I'm afraid).

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I'm building the same kit and have completed the hull, deck and painting of the hull. You have been doing a great job! This kit is superb. I did a lot of research for the deck hardware from photos of the original that I found online. Plans details were a bit meager. Looking forward to seeing the progress of your adventure. Best wishes!

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TexBilly said:
Hi Folks, this is my first "big" build and log. Starting off oddly as I'm well into the journey but a ton of work still lies ahead with many challenges to conquer.

For my own good (and perhaps other rookies like me) I'll soon post a summary of lessons learned and positives that have quickly added to my education. I started about 3 months ago, a few hours during most evenings, more on the weekends. For now, sharing a handful of build photos (limited in the early stages I'm afraid).

Along the way...

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Looking at your Bluenose 1921 model, the Bluenose 1921 was planked
with a King Board on the main deck which I do not see on your model .
Otherwise you are doing just fine.
I am scratch modeler by choice ,tried a kit or two and had to make so many
modifications ,figured scratch building for me ,plus many dollars saved
in doing so.
Cheers Winova
 
Rob444 said:
Welcome aboard from Connecticut. I am also doing the Bluenose, on and off when I visit my second home. I have found this blog and this you tube site to be very valuable for tips and insight.

Rob

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Thanks for the plug!
 
Winova said:
Looking at your Bluenose 1921 model, the Bluenose 1921 was planked
with a King Board on the main deck which I do not see on your model .
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Thanks for this information. You may need to educate me on the King Board. I vaguely recall a reference to the King Board somewhere (maybe one of the other SOS builds or the practicum I sometime use) and I thought it was referencing the two center and four notched planks along the centerline of the quarter deck. Is this right? If not, the Model Shipways kit may omit it? Thanks again.
 
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bradjensen said:
I'm building the same kit and have completed the hull, deck and painting of the hull. You have been doing a great job! This kit is superb. I did a lot of research for the deck hardware from photos of the original that I found online. Plans details were a bit meager. Looking forward to seeing the progress of your adventure. Best wishes!
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Your BN is looking awesome! Agree on the lack of details. Curious, did your bow and stern main rail pieces align with your hull's shape or did you have to modify or rebuild them? From a brief dry fit, my bow piece looks pretty good but the opposite piece at the stern will have to be modified (my hull is a bit broader). Congrats again on a fine build!
 
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