Bluenose I - YuanQuin 1:72 - Loracs (in progress)

[Loracs]

Assembly line: Both jigs are quite useful and the magnets are doing their jobs. One step at a time, glue two pieces > it creates a step > check with plan, > glue two others, etc. Slow but steady... not in a rush. I started to square the edge ever so slightly. 1/2 a turn of the wheel with grit 400.

 

[Loracs]

Lights - Lantern: Down the road I would like to add small LED lights to the build. The bluenose used mostly lanterns for on board lightning and navigation. The easy path would be to buy Photo-etched lanterns... but could not find any. I came across this simple solution. I'm posting it now because it will get lost and maybe of general interest here.

 

[Loracs]

Keel Assembly: While working on the frames, I started on the keel. Dry fit each part and sand when needed. The parts are fitted with a straight back edge and glued one at a time. Use a sheet of wax paper underneath so it does not get glue on the table. Here is the partial assembly.