Bluenose - Robertd [COMPLETED BUILD]

[Robertd]

Assembled the Bowsprit Bitts and Samson Post , painted in flat white and leave it to dry before placing on deck , I painted the deck with a clear Marine Varnish ( to keep it nautical ) installed the main rail and buffalo rail as well as the Fluke Falls , to morrow the Monkey rail before painting , not sure if I paint the deck beams , I like the sort of grey / tan look at present and leave it natural , took advise from Dean and leave the hull painting till the deck is done

 

[Robertd]

Bowsprit and Samson post ready to be installed , I didn’t want to paint it afterwards to mess the deck , I wrongly installed the Starboard Fluke Fall , so had to built one from scrap materials pffff... that’s life , but it worked out alright

 

[Robertd]

Samson Post and bitts fitted , the Bowsprit not fixed and fitted , a Birdseye so far , painted the rails and planked the Starboard side and leave the rest of the Hull exposed

 

[Heinrich]

That is one majestic lady you have shaping up Robert! Well done!

 

[Robertd]

That is one majestic lady you have shaping up Robert! Well done!

Thanks Heinrich , just planked the Hull on the Starboard side , I will post some pictures when the sanding etc is done , so far so good

 

[Robertd]

Coated the hull with sanding filler and drilled the hole for the Hawse hole on both sides , used the copper scrawl as template for the correct position , drilled a 3mm hole and filed to finish , in the meantime I finished the windlass and started on the chain plates ( test only ) , as the starboard top will be painted , smoothed it and coated out with sanding filler , the Port side another story , I had to really smooth it and had to use a sanding filler as well , to leave as it is with varnish is not an option so will paint it , ( She will look beautiful I can assure you )the top planking a dark Blue/Black and Red Boot top with a beautiful white water line , just above the scuppers a very thin yellow line starting at the scrawl , this before the chain plates are secured , they eventually have the same colour as the hull underneath , well that‘s the progress as of now

 

[Robertd]

Couldn’t resist to give the SB side a coat !using Tamiya Dark Blue , almost black and a clear coat on the frames, The 2nd photo Mother and Daughter LOL

 

[Peter Voogt]

Hi Robert,
Nice to see the growing of the hull. The color looks also good!
Your last picture gives a nice impression on where we are working to. A nice duo.
Regards, Peter

 

[Robertd]

Dead Eyes and Chain Plates SB side in place , the slots for the plates especially on the stern section should be dead on and accurate to slide through the plates otherwise you have problems , I will keep the Brass scrawl and name plates also aft , hence keeping the white railing as is , the chain plates on the Port side just placed for proper set up ( not fixed as such ) I also paint the plates prior slotting as not to mess up the yellow line underneath , I am waiting for my EZ lock Dremel sanding disks to arrive , hopefully today so I can continue on the other side , I will stick to a white waterline properly placed hence no waterline on the open Starboard side , that stays as is .
I didn’t glue the Chain plates on the Hull , this would mess up the paintwork , drilled the holes with a 1mm bit and inserted the CA glue touched up nail

 

[Peter Voogt]

A beautiful BN growing, with a beautiful background! With the strike light through the frames and holes.
Regards, Peter

 

[Robertd]

Dead Eyes and Chain Plates SB side in place , the slots for the plates especially on the stern section should be dead on and accurate to slide through the plates otherwise you have problems , I will keep the Brass scrawl and name plates also aft , hence keeping the white railing as is , the chain plates on the Port side just placed for proper set up ( not fixed as such ) I also paint the plates prior slotting as not to mess up the yellow line underneath , I am waiting for my EZ lock Dremel sanding disks to arrive , hopefully today so I can continue on the other side , I will stick to a white waterline properly placed hence no waterline on the open Starboard side , that stays as is .
I didn’t glue the Chain plates on the Hull , this would mess up the paintwork , drilled the holes with a 1mm bit and inserted the CA glue touched up nail

I thought a bit of our Pittwater and the view of Scotland Island in the background .

 

[Heinrich]

Oh boy those photographs look great!!! What a shipyard you have!

 

[Robertd]

Real busy today , sanded down the SB side , as mentioned before I paint this side , and added the yellow trim and water line , in the meantime built the Fore Mast , just make sure the shroud supports facing the right way , as well as the top mast , heaps of sanding needed also the keel fit.

 

[Peter Voogt]

Real busy today , sanded down the SB side , as mentioned before I paint this side , and added the yellow trim and water line , in the meantime built the Fore Mast , just make sure the shroud supports facing the right way , as well as the top mast , heaps of sanding needed also the keel fit.

Your are making progress, going into the air!
The yellow trim and white waterline accents her nice shapes.
Regards, Peter

 

[Robertd]

Finished the chain plates on the Port side , painted with a Tamiya Blue/Black coat and a Matt clear finish afterwards , started on the masts, next will be the rudder assembly

 

[Robertd]

Finished the chain plates on the Port side , painted with a Tamiya Blue/Black coat and a Matt clear finish afterwards , started on the masts, next will be the rudder assembly

Personal choice to use nails to secure the chain plates instead of gluing them on the Hull , I just like it that way not only that it would mess up the paintwork , the nails however are inserted with a little CA glue

 

[Robertd]

Working on the masts , trestletrees painted white , bowsprit stained and added 2 brass rings for the various eyes forward

 

[Dean62]

Working on the masts , trestletrees painted white , bowsprit stained and added 2 brass rings for the various eyes forward

Good progress Robert! I think you’re previous BN build will benefit you when it comes time to do the rigging. It’s all new to me...lol.

 

[Robertd]

Good progress Robert! I think you’re previous BN build will benefit you when it comes time to do the rigging. It’s all new to me...lol.

That’s where the fun starts Dean! I am looking at various sites to get the best results , for instance the white and black banded trestletrees , a little more interesting , yes the Windlass , ( That’s where my eyesight disappoint me) and I leave it as it is , also I don’t glue the masts in place as yet , as there are always more add ons , blocks etc , a lot easier when the masts are out, I am very impressed with your model , by any means I am not flawless , mistakes being made
I just noticed I messed up the Main Mast fife rail ...should have been the other way round , anyway I managed to rectify that thank goodness Without major hassles, another job for tomorrow , have to start cooking ( Yes I am the El Supremo Cook here at home LOL )

 

[Robertd]

That’s where the fun starts Dean! I am looking at various sites to get the best results , for instance the white and black banded trestletrees , a little more interesting , yes the Windlass , ( That’s where my eyesight disappoint me) and I leave it as it is , also I don’t glue the masts in place as yet , as there are always more add ons , blocks etc , a lot easier when the masts are out, I am very impressed with your model , by any means I am not flawless , mistakes being made
I just noticed I messed up the Main Mast fife rail ...should have been the other way round , anyway I managed to rectify that thank goodness Without major hassles, another job for tomorrow , have to start cooking ( Yes I am the El Supremo Cook here at home LOL )