Daniel, your support means a lot, thank you!
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Bluenose Schooner 1921 - Model Shipways 1:64 by TexBilly
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After I installed my railing, and while the Bowsprit fit up was still fresh on my mind, I built my Samson Post/Bowsprit Bitts. I added a brace behind the bitts/under the platform to strengthen and help square that joint (to say that end of the kit-provided "platform" is flimsy would be an understatement). I also began shaping the end of my Bowsprit, cut a tenon, and confirmed its fit into the post's mortise. Finally, a little black & white fun in the last pic. 
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True story.
Amazing how we let work and life get in the way of our REAL priorities! 
I experimented with structure colors - at one point was close to a black cabin with white trim - and in the end settled on white and my "oak varnish" trim. I made the varnish a bit darker, toward the plan's "burnt umber" while at the same time keeping some grain visible. Pretty pleased with it and some progress on deck. All structures are just floating for now and I need to add some details before securing them to the deck - the cabin door latch/hinges, vent pipe, compass housing to name three.
I experimented with structure colors - at one point was close to a black cabin with white trim - and in the end settled on white and my "oak varnish" trim. I made the varnish a bit darker, toward the plan's "burnt umber" while at the same time keeping some grain visible. Pretty pleased with it and some progress on deck. All structures are just floating for now and I need to add some details before securing them to the deck - the cabin door latch/hinges, vent pipe, compass housing to name three.
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Been awhile since I've checked in, Bill! I am "watching" it but don't get the alerts. <shrug> Your Bluenose is looking great. I had so much fun building all these little deck accoutrements. Hope you are enjoying the build, as well. Love your look and the colors you are giving it. Great job.
Very clean work, Bill!
Looking great Bill!Amazing how we let work and life get in the way of our REAL priorities!
I experimented with structure colors - at one point was close to a black cabin with white trim - and in the end settled on white and my "oak varnish" trim. I made the varnish a bit darker, toward the plan's "dark umber" while keeping some grain visible. Pretty pleased with it and some progress on deck. All structures are just floating for now and I need to add some details before securing them to the deck - the cabin door latch/hinges, vent pipe, compass housing to name three.
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Looks really good! I like the contrast of the white and varnish. Will have to file that away for future build
Some very nice deck structures with nice colors, Bill.Amazing how we let work and life get in the way of our REAL priorities!
I experimented with structure colors - at one point was close to a black cabin with white trim - and in the end settled on white and my "oak varnish" trim. I made the varnish a bit darker, toward the plan's "burnt umber" while at the same time keeping some grain visible. Pretty pleased with it and some progress on deck. All structures are just floating for now and I need to add some details before securing them to the deck - the cabin door latch/hinges, vent pipe, compass housing to name three.
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Regards, Peter
Yep- you are owning this Bill. Cheers Grant
Really beautiful work! As usual, I will be "borrowing" your ideas for my build!Amazing how we let work and life get in the way of our REAL priorities!
I experimented with structure colors - at one point was close to a black cabin with white trim - and in the end settled on white and my "oak varnish" trim. I made the varnish a bit darker, toward the plan's "burnt umber" while at the same time keeping some grain visible. Pretty pleased with it and some progress on deck. All structures are just floating for now and I need to add some details before securing them to the deck - the cabin door latch/hinges, vent pipe, compass housing to name three.
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Rob
Thank you, Gregg! Building those little structures is in fact kinda fun and I try to respect the original as much as possible. I'm beginning to prep the cast parts for the windlass and winch, which is already trying my patience given the quality of the castings!
Thank you, Paul and Daniel!
Hey Tom, thanks. That varnish has become very versatile!Looks really good! I like the contrast of the white and varnish. Will have to file that away for future build
Peter and Grant, my humble thanks to both of you!
Thanks, Rob!Really beautiful work! As usual, I will be "borrowing" your ideas for my build!
Rob
Quick update - the door can now be opened. 
‘It’s all in the details!’ Nice, Bill.
Regards, Peter