Although the lights on my BN do light up, they won't be seen thís Christmas. Possibly next year...
Hello Henk
Hello Johan, We were neck and neck in our builds before this summer and now you are well out in front of me, looks like I will never catch up. Yes your Bluenose lights do light up and look great, there is no reason why you can not let her lighten up your family Christmas. If only leaving your Old Ship Yard for just a day or two.
You finished another chapter with all the deck beams, Lawrence. The waterways are challengin.
This line triggered me. Till now it was not used in another BN build-log, as far as I remember. But you are right, I found: “The term poop deck originated from the French word “La Poupe,” which means “the stern.” Therefore, the poop deck refers to the stern deck.”
Hello Peter, Yes the waterways do look like a bit of a pain. Especially painting all of those stanchions, but we will give it a try. In my sailing days we also called the poop deck the fan tail. but I prefer the poop deck.You finished another chapter with all the deck beams, Lawrence. The waterways are challengin.
This line triggered me. Till now it was not used in another BN build-log, as far as I remember. But you are right, I found: “The term poop deck originated from the French word “La Poupe,” which means “the stern.” Therefore, the poop deck refers to the stern deck.”
I thought it was for a raised aft deck. But find out now that it is also for 'flat deck' ships.
And the BN has a very nice present one. Learning every day on the SoS-forum.
Regards, Peter.
Yes, another jig-less BN! New chapter’s with easy acces, Lawrence.
Hello Peter, Yes I have to agree that my YQ-Bluenose dose look a lot better outside of the build jig. It sure did serve it's purpose, but very awkward to have to work within those contained areas.
Hello Paul, Thanks for your vote of confidence. It is a relief to have that build jig removed. Now to get started building again.
Hello Dean, I thank you very much for your very kind words and kind comments. Yes you are correct in working on the deck away from the build jig is much easier..Congrats Lawrence! The deck is so much easier to install once the ship is cut out of the jig!
Hello my old friend Henrich, It is great to be back in my Old Ship Yard, but I am still very slow at working on # 0001 but it is great to be back again. Yes the YQ=Bluenose is a lot easier to work on now since the build jig has been removed. I have been working on the waterways and the stanchions, sanding and now painting them all, should have a post in a day or so.
A nice solid base for starting the deck planking, Lawrence.
Hello Peter, I thank you for your very kind words and nice comments. It sure is nice to get away from that build jig, much easer to work at now.
