Yup, I agree. It's actually kind of surprising a kit of this sophistication would have that type of part included. We go through all the process of putting the frames together then the deck beams, so why not individual strips of decking which is a relatively simple part of the build??
I did find that an odd mix myself. I can only guess that perhaps it was to cut cost and to simplify assembly. They also dumbed down all of the rigging fittings to use eyes everywhere. Which is why I totally abandoned the kit instructions at the mast stage of the build. If you look at what Peter did, he took it to the next level, and you really are on your own at that point. So it is a matter of what type build you want to achieve, a close representation or a highly detailed representation. Or in Peters @Peter Voogt case, an exact representation, down to all the detail you can achieve at scale!
I (mostly) agree with Dean. (And not just because he mentioned me in his post.I did find that an odd mix myself. I can only guess that perhaps it was to cut cost and to simplify assembly. They also dumbed down all of the rigging fittings to use eyes everywhere. Which is why I totally abandoned the kit instructions at the mast stage of the build. If you look at what Peter did, he took it to the next level, and you really are on your own at that point. So it is a matter of what type build you want to achieve, a close representation or a highly detailed representation. Or in Peters @Peter Voogt case, an exact representation, down to all the detail you can achieve at scale!
) And it's up to you whether you do something with that input. And if you go all out, you just don't keep a build log.
Hello Peter, well of course a kit doesn't oblige you or require you to use it only in accordance with the manual. What I see as this kit's oddity (sheet decking) in no way diminishes my enthusiasm during its build, or dampens my appreation for Yuanqing for producing in fact it presents a challenge which I happen to embrace. Indeed, we do have a nice hobby in that regard.
Thanks Paul, I had them in place temporarily during the glue up of the longitudinal stiffener's which helped keep them properly spaced.
Smarter than the average bear, Daniel!
Thanks Paul, I must admit there is such a wealth of information from my predecessors on this build which I rely heavily on. To all my friends in the BLUENOSE group, a big thank you!
Good morning Daniel. All looking spot on. The “minor adjustments must be so small as all appears symmetrical and snug fitting. The deck notches on the BN look stunning when done correctly but the margin of error is small between stunning and “Eish”. I know you will pull this off so enjoy. Cheers Grant
Thanks Grant. Now that I have applied the first coat of white paint (off ship), I'll have to lightly hit each side of each notch with a file remove the paint buildup so the boards will fit.
I actually painted mine on the ship because the bulwarks and railing are both white. if you paint the waterway board a dark grey, then painting becomes much more difficult because you have to edge around each notch where the frames are. Also you can use a little filler or glue for any gaps, and then do touch up painting.
Hi Dean. That same thought occurred to me. The only reason my first coat is off ship is because of the thin 1mm edge. I didn't want to try and paint that after I had glued it down and keep it off the natural wood deck. I will be painting all the bulwarks white so any second coats or touch ups shouldn't be a problem.I actually painted mine on the ship because the bulwarks and railing are both white. if you paint the waterway board a dark grey, then painting becomes much more difficult because you have to edge around each notch where the frames are. Also you can use a little filler or glue for any gaps, and then do touch up painting.
Makes sense…work smart, not hard!
Apologies for the “tardy” question. I just purchased the same kit and was wondering, would it make sense bevel the parts before assembling? It seems that doing so would make it easier to get sharp, crisp, edges for the rabbet.
Thanks Mark, what's interesting to me is I have yet to use any CA glue, it's all PVA at this point and it gives me time to apply and spread it then position it and clamp.Looking good Daniel. Great idea to see what else you can get done (bulwarks in this case) while you have the hull in such a stable position, and those wing-nut clamps you have seem ideal for the job
