Bluenose 1:100 by Amati

"Well, I guess I must be impatient in this area. I turn on the water in the sink (very hot) and hold the section of the Plank that I want to bend. Then after holding it there for about 2 to 3 min, then I will take my hands/fingers and start to slowly bend the plank while the plank is still under the water (of course keeping my hands from being burned by the hot water)."

I have found this to give almost immediate results. I need to buy one of those hot planking benders, but I am finished with the Planking now !

from Donnie

RDN1954 - How about this tip! Good/?
 
KurtFink said:
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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Since the curvature of the Bluenose hull is very benign, soaking in luke warm water is okay. Clamp until completely dry.
You can use the same procedure for the monkey- and buffalo rails, which are to be added later.
 
As the final planking proceeds, I am beginning to think about sanding, sealing and painting the hull.
I have researched many different sites and build logs. Many members discuss the sealer and paints, but how about the
best Masking Tape? I am experienced with Tamiya for plastic models, but not wood.
Recommendations on Masking Tape to use for best non-bleed painting?
Also, in which order would be best to paint the hull? Complete hull Red, Tape off lower hull then the Black section and finally tape for stripe of Yellow?
Or... Paint area of Yellow Stripe and mask it off and then paint lower hull Red and upper hull black.
I am spraying painting. I plan to use Tamiya acrylic over MinWax Poly Seal and Sand.
I am also working to repair the stern before painting.

I have a week to think it over. Leaving tomorrow for Boston to tour the USS Constitution and visit other nautical locations in and around Boston, MA.
Any locations anyone recommends for a visit?

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Tamiya tape worked for me. I first painted the waterline stripe, followed by subsequent masking and painting of upper- and lower hull. Sequence of the latter two ad libitum.
 
Very interesting details shown on the photos - many thanks for sharing with us
 
USS Constitution in Boston. Spend several hours on board her. Photographed a lot. Will share more later.
The Museum is staffed with full time shipwright volunteers building their wood ships for the public.
Spent an hour with Tim Murphy discussing the model ship building and the US Navy, from which he served 30 years.
Several on the models on display are from the model makers.
Have travelled back to Milford, OH. I will go through the photographs and post the more interesting ones.
Back to my Bluenose Build.....

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Quick Question: During my short vacation to Boston, I have had time to review several of my photography vaults from the past 40 years as a professional photographer and traveler. I have discovered many, many photographs of sailing ships from my navy days and travels. The most prevalent are Brig Niagara, HMS Bounty and other tall ships from their visits to Cleveland and Erie, PA. Is there a location in which to post some of them for reference of others? If not, I can send them upon request. These are mostly large digital files. I have attached a few samples.

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Another inquiry... where is a reputable place to purchase deadeyes, chains, blocks, etc, etc...?
I have feeling I may need to get some to complete this project and other projects.
Thanks for any assistance you can give...

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KurtFink said:
Another inquiry... where is a reputable place to purchase deadeyes, chains, blocks, etc, etc...?
I have feeling I may need to get some to complete this project and other projects.
Thanks for any assistance you can give...
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Hi Kurt,

Check Dry-Doc Models, a reputable source with good quality findings: blocks, deadeyes, and much more...

drydockmodelsandparts.com

Pearwood blocks - Single Sheave

High-Quality Premium Pearwood Rigging Blocks. Sold in packs of 25
drydockmodelsandparts.com drydockmodelsandparts.com

The owner of this store is our member @Dry-Dock Models & Parts He can help and answer all of your questions.
 
Super Duper... I knew I could get great direction from this team of experienced experts.
Had the opportunity to work on Bluenose yesterday for a few hours. Letting glue dry overnight. Photos to follow.
Attached, my HMS Bounty photograph from years gone by...

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