Bluenose, 1921, Nova Scotia - 1:72 Scale - YuanQing

[Heinrich]

Superb work Eric! You can be very happy with what you have achieved so far! One can only imagine what she is going to look like with the finishing coating / oil / etc. applied!

 

[Brewbrarian]

Thanks, guys. I think I'm still developing my skills, but I I'm definitely becoming addicted to POF construction.

Another update...

 

[Heinrich]

It sure looks like you are addicted! I for one am very happy that you are setting the standard and are giving us all such an excellent image of what to expect. It looks wonderful, Eric!

 

[Davefx35]

Eric,
Outstanding!
I think that by actually participating in this build, I better understand how good your build is.
Keep up the the good work. We’re all root for you.

Dave

 

[Brewbrarian]

And the framing continues...
Why is that large frame for the cabin so damn satisfying?

 

[Dean62]

Looking fantastic!

 

[PT-2]

Looking fantastic!

Eric has somehow picked up on Angus Walters drive to be first in port with a high quality in the hold! Fast and precise. Amazing!!! It is hard to wait to see the planking applied to those frames. Congratulations on your headway. RIch

 

[Heinrich]

That cabin frame is so amazing because it could tell such amazing stories!

 

[marter1229]

I don't know what these center pieces are called (@Heinrich ?), but they are in. These might be the only two pieces that my ham hands haven't broken.

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[marter1229]

I don't know what these center pieces are called (@Heinrich ?), but they are in. These might be the only two pieces that my ham hands haven't broken.

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Question?
On parts 102 they have a laser burnt line on one side. I am not wuite sure how they are fitted?

 

[Brewbrarian]

Hi @marter1229
These pieces have a bevel-line on the front face. You should file from that line to the back edge to create a beveled edge. The final cross-section will be shaped like this. When the piece is mounted, this bevel will form a horizontal shelf for the lower beams to rest across. The edge created by the bevel line will be at the top inside edge of this beam, as seen in the photo below.

 

[Dean62]

Hi @marter1229
These pieces have a bevel-line on the front face. You should file from that line to the back edge to create a beveled edge. The final cross-section will be shaped like this. When the piece is mounted, this bevel will form a horizontal shelf for the lower beams to rest across. The edge created by the bevel line will be at the top inside edge of this beam, as seen in the photo below.

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You’re leading the way sir! And doing a great job!

 

[marter1229]

You are a life saver!!
Thank you

 

[PT-2]

You are a life saver!!
Thank you

The added CAD beveled block and extension bevel line clarify the conditions better than words for my brain and eyes. Nice explanation. Rich

 

[Heinrich]

Thank you very much, Eric! You are really leading the way here - I thank you for that and appreciate it!

 

[Brewbrarian]

I've been stalling with my Bluenose build while I make a decision about the deck planking. I can't quite bring myself to lay the deck pre-made as it is in the kit. I feel like I've gotten pretty good at deck planking, so I have decided to do a scratch job of this. The real new challenge for me here will be to get the nibble-planks at the outer edges done well and cleanly. I'll probably take a bit of a hiatus and return to my HMS Blandford while I get that sorted, but I'll try to get back to Bluenose soon enough to build alongside you all.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Hi Eric,
I can imagine your reservation. It’s also in my mind when I saw the deck plate. First building such a beautiful POF hull and then placing such a deck sheet on it. It's going to be scratch for me, too.
Last week, looking in the forum in several build-log’s, I saw a nice example of the nibble-side-planking.
When I find it again, I let you know.
Regards, Peter

 

[Dean62]

Hi Eric,
I can imagine your reservation. It’s also in my mind when I saw the deck plate. First building such a beautiful POF hull and then placing such a deck sheet on it. It's going to be scratch for me, too.
Last week, looking in the forum in several build-log’s, I saw a nice example of the nibble-side-planking.
When I find it again, I let you know.
Regards, Peter

I’m ordering wood for the deck...will plank individual boards!

 

[Jimsky]

I’m ordering wood for the deck...will plank individual boards!

I like this idea, Dean

 

[Brewbrarian]

I know Zoltan's Ontario has a clean looking layout of the edge "nibble" planks.
I'm thinking I may follow the procedure in that log, but I'll try to use the YQ deck plate as a template. That is, I plan to separate the edging using a scalpel/Xacto, then stencil that onto some walnut and cut. Once that is in place, I will lay in the planks in Tanganyika. Again I say "I plan"....but we know what happens when man makes plans.