bluenose

I have been working on and off on the Bluenose since December. Since many have posted pics of false keel, bulkhead and planking I am picking up this log as I just completed the hull planking. I am following the Bob Hunt practicum which has been very helpful so far. As I was applying wood filler...

Here is where I'm at with the Bluenose 1 have rigging and sails left

Why I Chose the Bluenose My first introduction to the Bluenose was from Frank Mastini's book (Ship Modeling Simplified). To me, the ship had great lines and I really like the look of the rigging. In addition, having built 2 ships of war, and one currently being built, oddly I found myself...

This is one of the models I acquired from the estate of a fellow ship modeller here in central Florida. He had completed the hull planking and part of the deck planking. For some reason the original owner cut the top off all the bulwarks flush with the deck which doesn't appear to be called...

I happen to have an archival copy of my original Bluenose build log from the old Lauck Street forum. Although I built this a few years ago, all the tips and techniques described in this log will still work on the current Bluenose kit from Model Expo along with Bob Hunt's excellent practicum. I...

I am going to start my build shortly. The first thing I need to build is the slipway. I will post as many pictures as possible.

I stumbled upon this kit on Ebay and the price was right! I thought I would try my hand at my 1st wooden kit and went with a solid hull model. I noticed that this schooner seemed to have a lot of builds and information online. My wife was kind enough to purchase Frank Mastini's book "Ship...