Bluenose 1/72 POF [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Dean62]

You created a beautiful effect Dean! Even though Bluenose and the lighthouse are completely independent subjects, separate from each other, there is a remarkable connection between the two. And ... with regards to position ... ... I concur 100% with Rich. Of the pictures that you posted. the one behind the bowsprit is also my choice. Moved slightly further back in the actual display, will create the necessary perception of depth. A job done bloody well!

Thank you Heinrich! Actually I was just taking pictures of both with the lighthouse in front because I just finished it, and was placing focus on it. Then I decided to show a picture with the two arranged for display. So I completely agree with you both. They will be on his fireplace mantle further apart. I will take a picture of them in place on his birthday. And the fireplace is gas, so no worries about smoke damage!
Now to finish the base!

 

[Dean62]

I started on the scenery for the base…just going to be some rocks and grass, etc. not very big, so I can’t get carried away.
I started with two pieces of wood that I staggered and added some filler to create the rocks and depth.
Will dry brush the rocks next and start adding grass and dirt.

 

[RDN1954]

Beautiful!
I'm in for a birthday present like this. Although, I'd miss out on the building journey...

 

[Dean62]

It looks very nice, with more and more details, Dean.

A little P1: (A little related news, from last week!)
Lighthouse Kijkduin, with more than 63 meters the highest working lighthouse in the Netherlands, is in danger of collapsing due to rusting. The lighthouse just north of Fort Kijkduin near Den Helder is better known as 'Lange Jaap'. The meadows and roads around the unmanned lighthouse are closed to prevent accidents.
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Built in 1877, the tower is made entirely of cast iron plates. Due to the use of cast iron, the tower weighs no less than 500 tons. Lange Jaap is the tallest closed cast iron lighthouse in the world.
PS-2:
I won’t make a model of this lighthouse beside my BN. The vitrine would be to high.
Regards, Peter

I think you should build it and put the spiral staircase in it!
That lighthouse needs an elevator!

 

[RDN1954]

I think you should build it and put the spiral staircase in it!
That lighthouse needs an elevator!

@Peter Voogt and @Dean62: Are you two trying to set a trend here? Everyone in this group, building a POF Bluenose, has to build a lighthouse as well?

 

[Dean62]

@Peter Voogt and @Dean62: Are you two trying to set a trend here? Everyone in this group, building a POF Bluenose, has to build a lighthouse as well?

No... Peter has to build a shipyard!

 

[Heinrich]

Nothing less than the Lunenburg shipyard will suffice!

 

[Peter Voogt]

Another pic…
Obviously the lighthouse would be much higher than shown, and once it is on a stand with landscaping, it will be taller. However it will never be the appropriate height in relation to the ship. But it still looks nice together.
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It looks GREAT, Dean.
Agree with the others: behind the BN. If you consider the waterline or black upper part, the lighthouse standing some more behind on a small elevation, will come into good proportion and perspective.
Regards, Peter

 

[dockattner]

Is sitting it on the deck out of the question?

 

[Peter Voogt]

No... Peter has to build a shipyard!
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Some aspects of a shipyard come pretty close.......

Nothing less than the Lunenburg shipyard will suffice!

From the few photos I've seen, that was a simple open windy location:

I can also remove some frames at the front.........
But this is a bit too off topic in Dean's build log.
Regards, Peter

 

[Dean62]

It looks GREAT, Dean.
Agree with the others: behind the BN. If you consider the waterline or black upper part, the lighthouse standing some more behind on a small elevation, will come into good proportion and perspective.
Regards, Peter

Thank you Peter! If you look at my post above (picture of base with landscape) it will be raised some. I am going to duplicate this landscape based on actual photo.

 

[Dean62]

Is sitting it on the deck out of the question?

Yep, out of the question Paul!

 

[Dean62]

Some aspects of a shipyard come pretty close.......

From the few photos I've seen, that was a simple open windy location:
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I can also remove some frames at the front.........
But this is a bit too off topic in Dean's build log.
Regards, Peter

It is actually on topic, considering the lighthouse and other options.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Thank you Peter! If you look at my post above (picture of base with landscape) it will be raised some. I am going to duplicate this landscape based on actual photo.
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That's a nice picture. That creates expectations ...... The start of the base looks good.
My post was more or less a confirmation. I should have included your quotes:

They will be on his fireplace mantle further apart.

once it is on a stand with landscaping, it will be taller.

Will the plaque comes also? With an inscription regarding your son's birthday?

Regards, Peter

 

[Dean62]

That's a nice picture. That creates expectations ...... The start of the base looks good.
My post was more or less a confirmation. I should have included your quotes:



Will the plaque comes also? With an inscription regarding your son's birthday?
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Regards, Peter

I have overlooked a plaque...yikes...but will order one. Thanks for the reminder!

 

[RDN1954]

No... Peter has to build a shipyard!

Looking at Peter's work, he is the shipyard...
And what is your goal? Building an 18th century port?

 

[RDN1954]

Nothing less than the Lunenburg shipyard will suffice!

Please Heinrich, don't you start as well...

 

[Dean62]

Please Heinrich, don't you start as well...

Actually the POF build lends itself to a shipyard diorama. You can add scaffolding on the open hull side, and put the cutting area next to it with some deck and hull planks on the ground.

 

[RDN1954]

Actually the POF build lends itself to a shipyard diorama. You can add scaffolding on the open hull side, and put the cutting area next to it with some deck and hull planks on the ground.

And off we go!

 

[PT-2]

Some aspects of a shipyard come pretty close.......

From the few photos I've seen, that was a simple open windy location:
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I can also remove some frames at the front.........
But this is a bit too off topic in Dean's build log.
Regards, Peter

Yes, back in those days the vessels were built out in the elements year round! Makes for tough hands on cold winter days. For BN this was substantiated in one of the Bluenose 100 video showings. This looks like a good photo to add to the old photos and resources thread. Thanks for posting it. Rich (PT-2)