Bluenose 1:100 by Amati

Excellent, thank you, I will explore both options. Rigging seems to be a complex operation. The better I plan, the better my chances of not screwing it up too many times.
Finish planking is underway using my "fancey" clamping system! It seems that "KISS" principle is working quite weel.

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Bluenose II Paperback – January 1, 1994​

by L B Jenson (Author)
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I just purchased this book and look forward to reading it.












In this magnificent work, L.B. Jenson, noted marine artist and historic illustrator, has adapted and expanded his limited edition portfolio Bluenose II, The Last of the Tall Schooners to create a lasting memento of the great fishing schooners. These measured drawings of the Bluenose II were carefully produced and checked while she was a fully-rigged and working schooner. All aspects of her design have been painstakingly reproduced -- her deck fittings and housings, booms, gaffs, bowsprit, rigging, etc. -- and are supported by illustration of the schooner under sail. Enlarged drawings of the hull, masts and sails are included for building enthusiasts. In addition to the Bluenose II drawings, Jenson also provides, with precision and detail, an illustrated history of the bank fishery under sail, from hauling trawls and squid jigging, dressing cod and weighing halibut, to navigation and wind scales. The Bluenose II, commissioned by the Oland family in 1963, is the last living example of the great two-masted schooners. It is a perfect sailing replica of the original Bluenose, designed by W.J. Roué and built in 1921 at the Lunenburg shipyeard of Smith & Rhuland. The labour of love stands as a tribute to generations of seamen and shipbuilders everywhere and is such an authentic masterpiece that shipwright John Rhuland, who has overseen the building of both schooners, wept with joy upon seeing Jenson's detailed drawings presented here.

THANK YOU ROBERT









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KurtFink said:
Question, how closely does the Bluenose II follow the original bluenose design and build?
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The Bluenose II/III was build/restored against the applicable regulations of that particular time, meaning it deviates from its original predecessor in having engines, appropriate emergency equipment, navigation- and radio aids and, since it's no longer a fishing schooner, she now has crew- and passenger accommodations. I assume the hull, her sail plan and most of the rigging still resembles the original Bluenose.
 
Very informative, thank you.
Finish hull planking proceeding. Once that is completed, sanding and a little filling. Then I will have to decide on colors.
Can you start construction of the deck furniture before you complete the hull planking and painting? Any drawbacks to doing that?
 
KurtFink said:
Very informative, thank you.
Finish hull planking proceeding. Once that is completed, sanding and a little filling. Then I will have to decide on colors.
Can you start construction of the deck furniture before you complete the hull planking and painting? Any drawbacks to doing that?
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Of course you can start on assembling parts of the deck furniture, like the companion ways, the aft cabin, hatches. You could also extend that to the masts, gaffs and booms, as long as you don't install them. First priority for now is to get the hull as good as you can get it, including the finish you want to apply.
 
OK, Thank You.

This is the finish planking I am hoping to obtain in a few days. I have been using this photo as a reference.

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Slowly making progress on the 2nd hull planking. Using the process of wetting the planks, tape them in place and heat them until dry with a heat gun.
Remove the tape and plank. Apply glue and position plank a tape back into place. Seems to work so far.

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About halfway through 2nd planking. I am starting to research primers and paint for this model.
I know a "sanding sealer" is used on other wood applications, how about this wood hull?
If so, several others recommend "minwax" products. If I use minwax, how much sanding and applications will be
anticipated to get a smooth paint ready surface? Are there items I should be aware of ahead of time?
Thanks for any assistance and recommendations.

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As the final hull planking progresses, I would like to know what others think of the laying of the planking. Any suggestions/ ideas for going forward?
I am using Tite bond III wood glue after wetting and bending planks into shape on the hull.
Thanks in advance.

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KurtFink said:
As the final hull planking progresses, I would like to know what others think of the laying of the planking. Any suggestions/ ideas for going forward?
I am using Tite bond III wood glue after wetting and bending planks into shape on the hull.
Thanks in advance.

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Kurt, this would be my approach:
Laying plank by plank, one at a time, over the complete length of the hull and alternating between port and starboard.
Avoiding butt joints at the same location, but instead make sure the joints are spread over a certain distance.
The other thing is that I would try and lay the planks as tight as Iould, to avoid extensive sanding.
Lastly, for high curvature planks, I would soak the planks in water, let them dry in the curved position, before bonding them.
This is one of the many articles written about planking a model ship. It's very helpful.
 
Excellent advice. I will attempt to duplicate. RDN1954 "for high curvature planks, I would soak the planks in water, let them dry in the curved position, before bonding them"
Is hot water better than cold water?
 
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