Bluenose Model Shipways 1:64 Beautiful ship

[Rob444]

The top of the transom had an open space. I believe in actuality this can be left as is because the carpal will fit on top. But being who I am I decided to dined it off with a piece of 1/32" stip which I blended in.



Everything was sanded smooth.

 

[Rob444]

Getting ready to install the deck, I used a series of dill bits to turn the rectangular slots where the mast are to be placed into 5/16" round holes. I made sure the mast dowels would fit into each snugly.



The deck planking is 1/16 x 3/32" strip. In order to give them the look of being caulked, I took them and used a pencil to darken the edges. I this this by stacking them in groups of 5, holding them together with a clamp and darkening the edges. I found this process about as interesting as rat lining.

 

[Bryian]

Looking good Rob.

 

[Rob444]

Looking good Rob.

Thank you Brian for your kind comment!

Rob

 

[Rob444]

There are two ways to start the deck. You can start by putting one deck plank down the middle or you can put 2 down the middle side by side. Build logs I have seen do it both ways. I decided to do 2 alongside each other. The 2 along side each other basically perfectly cover the spine of the keel, making it easy to center.
I cut the ends of two of the edge darkened strips to make them fit exactly in the bow. (this is not really necessary as the bow is covered later on, but why not do it.) I cut the other end just a bit longer than the edge of the great beam so I could do a light sanding to get an exact fit. The spine was a covered with PVA glue and the strips held in place with modified binder clips and some clamps.

Each strip is long enough to cover the foredeck and quarterdeck. I figured since I have these cut decking strips why not do the quarterdeck also. I

will start tapering them as needed after the 2 full strips. So I fitted the quarterdeck deck planks the same way as the foredeck.

 

[Rob444]

The deck planking continues slowly. I am not pleased with the quality of the wood strips that are supplied for the decking. These strips have uneven thickness and a rougher finish. The strips used for the hull planks were definitely of better quality. I have started to minimally taper the quarterdeck planks. In his you tube video series Gary Brinker did not taper his planks at all and things, at least to my eyes looked well. We will see what occurs.





PVA glue is being used. i apply iy to the bulkheads and to the adjacent plank that has already been glued into place.

 

[Rob444]

After the 6th board from the center in the foredeck a double wide piece of planking is placed. This is supposingly because the heavy windless machinery will be placed there.




After this the last plank covers the double wide plank the next decking plank is supposed to be nibbed. I will have to curve a nibbing strake next to the waterways.