The Schooner Bluenose 1921, POF Yuanqing Models 1:72 [COMPLETED BUILD]

Good evening, all, its Saturday afternoon and I wanted to show the finished port side dead eye straps. I have decided to paint the brass hardware above the rail white in the next few days then it's time to go upward in this next phase.

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I have been experimenting with the mast hoops using @RDN1954 Johans method as guide. It works great so off to the hobby shop for some heavier 140# paper
approx. 0.42mm in white to start with.

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Thanks for watching, and happy modeling!
 
Daniel20 said:
Good evening, all, its Saturday afternoon and I wanted to show the finished port side dead eye straps. I have decided to paint the brass hardware above the rail white in the next few days then it's time to go upward in this next phase.

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I have been experimenting with the mast hoops using @RDN1954 Johans method as guide. It works great so off to the hobby shop for some heavier 140# paper
approx. 0.42mm in white to start with.

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Thanks for watching, and happy modeling!
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Daniel, what a beauty, a really well crafted model. I enjoyed reading through your log and appreciate the thought and effort that you are putting into the build, thanks for taking us along with you. Ken
 
Ken said:
Daniel, what a beauty, a really well crafted model. I enjoyed reading through your log and appreciate the thought and effort that you are putting into the build, thanks for taking us along with you. Ken
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Hi Ken, so glad to have on board. Thank you for the complements.
 
Daniel20 said:
WOW Heinrich, you present some interesting comparisons. I appreciate your input. So far, I have stayed with all the kit supplied materials and its given dimensions, except where I messed up with the transom and bulwark placement which caused me to add about 7mm to the overall length. I am definitely going to fudge when it comes to the rope work. If the shrouds with the rat lines come out below my expectations, I will not even present them here but will banish myself to the redo locker and start again.
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No fear of redo's, my friend! They came out beautifully!
 
Daniel20 said:
Good evening, all, its Saturday afternoon and I wanted to show the finished port side dead eye straps. I have decided to paint the brass hardware above the rail white in the next few days then it's time to go upward in this next phase.

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I have been experimenting with the mast hoops using @RDN1954 Johans method as guide. It works great so off to the hobby shop for some heavier 140# paper
approx. 0.42mm in white to start with.

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Thanks for watching, and happy modeling!
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RDN1954 said:
Can't claim credits for that; I nicked @Peter Voogt 's process and modified it to match my limitations.
Glad it worked for you though!
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What is useful for me, can be useful for others. :) No problems at all, no copyright, just share.
Like pointing toothpicks in the back-side of a Drawplate …..;) You can choose the size you need for your treenails.
Regards, Peter
 
Peter Voogt said:
What is useful for me, can be useful for others. :) No problems at all, no copyright, just share.
Like pointing toothpicks in the back-side of a Drawplate …..;) You can choose the size you need for your treenails.
Regards, Peter
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Hello Peter, one thing that impressed me was how sturdy the rings become once the diluted glue sets up. The 11mm and 9mm are a little too big so I just have to find the right mandrel object to get 8mm and 10mm rings.
 
Daniel20 said:
Oops, sorry for the exclusion Peter @Peter Voogt, you provided a brilliant method, thanks.
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No problem Daniel. I am glad that it is useful for you.
Daniel20 said:
Hello Peter, one thing that impressed me was how sturdy the rings become once the diluted glue sets up. The 11mm and 9mm are a little too big so I just have to find the right mandrel object to get 8mm and 10mm rings.
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That the advantage of ‘layers’. No matter how thin they are.
Regards, Peter
 
Daniel20 said:
I have been experimenting with the mast hoops using @RDN1954 Johans method as guide. It works great so off to the hobby shop for some heavier 140# paper
approx. 0.42mm in white to start with.
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While this method yields convincing masthoops, one has to thread careful when setting sails.
The trick is not to apply too much tension when attaching the luff line to the hoops. Too much tension deforms the hoops, especially a localized point load will easily distort a hoop.
 
Good afternoon, everyone, in preparation of constructing the ships mast I have completed the mast hoops of which I have three sizes 8mm for the main and fore mast upper sections and 9.5 and 10.5mm for the main and foremast lower sections. The lower sections have a combination of two sizes. I used 100# white mixed media paper and cut strips as close to 1.0 to1.5mm wide as I could get. Not sure but I think the fore and main topmast are too big at scale 1:72. I say this because the correct hoop scale for the topmast (based on Jenson's book) would be 4.5 to 5.5mm dia. and I had to use 8mm hoops that would slide up and with relative ease. I made a roughly 80/20 mix of paint and water to coat the hoops by dipping and swishing around. Check it out.


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Next, I began experimenting with homemade turnbuckles for the bow sprit rigging. The last photo will be what I use, it most closely resembles the look I am after.
More than likely they are a touch too large for scale, I will know better when I get one mounted up.

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Thanks for looking in and as always happy modeling.
 
Daniel20 said:
Good afternoon, everyone, in preparation of constructing the ships mast I have completed the mast hoops of which I have three sizes 8mm for the main and fore mast upper sections and 9.5 and 10.5mm for the main and foremast lower sections. The lower sections have a combination of two sizes. I used 100# white mixed media paper and cut strips as close to 1.0 to1.5mm wide as I could get. Not sure but I think the fore and main topmast are too big at scale 1:72. I say this because the correct hoop scale for the topmast (based on Jenson's book) would be 4.5 to 5.5mm dia. and I had to use 8mm hoops that would slide up and with relative ease. I made a roughly 80/20 mix of paint and water to coat the hoops by dipping and swishing around. Check it out.


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Next, I began experimenting with homemade turnbuckles for the bow sprit rigging. The last photo will be what I use, it most closely resembles the look I am after.
More than likely they are a touch too large for scale, I will know better when I get one mounted up.

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Thanks for looking in and as always happy modeling.
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Scratch build detailed small items give the most satisfaction! :) And fine tuning is most of the time the next step …….;)
Perhaps fore the turnbuckles 1.0 mm tube and 0,5 wire eyes?
It’s looking promising , Daniel.
Regard, Peter
 
Peter Voogt said:
Scratch build detailed small items give the most satisfaction! :) And fine tuning is most of the time the next step …….;)
Perhaps fore the turnbuckles 1.0 mm tube and 0,5 wire eyes?
It’s looking promising , Daniel.
Regard, Peter
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Thank you, Peter, yes, this part is very enjoyable.
 
Daniel20 said:
Good afternoon, everyone, in preparation of constructing the ships mast I have completed the mast hoops of which I have three sizes 8mm for the main and fore mast upper sections and 9.5 and 10.5mm for the main and foremast lower sections. The lower sections have a combination of two sizes. I used 100# white mixed media paper and cut strips as close to 1.0 to1.5mm wide as I could get. Not sure but I think the fore and main topmast are too big at scale 1:72. I say this because the correct hoop scale for the topmast (based on Jenson's book) would be 4.5 to 5.5mm dia. and I had to use 8mm hoops that would slide up and with relative ease. I made a roughly 80/20 mix of paint and water to coat the hoops by dipping and swishing around. Check it out.


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Next, I began experimenting with homemade turnbuckles for the bow sprit rigging. The last photo will be what I use, it most closely resembles the look I am after.
More than likely they are a touch too large for scale, I will know better when I get one mounted up.

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Thanks for looking in and as always happy modeling.
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A trip down memory lane...
 
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