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Bluenose Schooner 1921 - Model Shipways 1:64 by TexBilly

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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Amazing how we let work and life get in the way of our REAL priorities! ROTF

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.
 
TexBilly said:
Amazing how we let work and life get in the way of our REAL priorities! ROTF

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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Looking great Bill!
 
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