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03-14-2006, 03:40 AM
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Re: Calling All Bluenoser's
No worries Robert,
Just take your time and I am sure all will be well.... Plenty of scraps to fair the Hull, my advice to glur these on is to use an "Aliphatic" resin maybe? (Like PVA but sandable) How long is the sanding block that you are using to fair the bulkheads? Mine is a piece of timber about 300mm, (1ft), long and I used 60 grit paper, to start with anyway. I think that time is really the essence for these things, it is impossible to rush or try to do too much in one sitting, your patience and perseverance will be tested to the max. Have had some issues myself also.... I have to remove one of the rear Pin-Rails, it's about 2mm too far back.... I'm ever so slightly "Gutted" but I tnink it'll be worth the re-work.... I hate the re-work!! Take it easy chap and you and your ship will be just fine. That's it from me for the moment.... If you need extra advice on fairing etc, post on the Scuttlebutt. Looking forward to hearing more progress. Cheers....HOF.
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03-14-2006, 03:19 PM
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I'm going to get some picture up soon. Thanks!
If you're interested, I rarely see this on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...mMakeTrack=true |
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03-14-2006, 08:44 PM
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Re: Calling All Bluenoser's
The book on E-Bay looks good, maybe if I posted on the "Scuttlebutt" someone may be interested.... I am, but it is too late for me to do any real modifications, Damn!!
How's the Bulkhead fairing going? From memory, I had a couple of bulkheads that needed a little adjustment also after fairing, a good use for the scrap wood. Are you going to install support blocks ether side of the hull at stem and stern? I personally did not but the Mastini book recommends this. (Extra support for the planking....) I cut off the rear Pin-Rail a couple of minutes ago and will make another. This time, I'll make sure it is symetrical with the other!! (Just a little re-work....) Cheers....HOF.
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03-16-2006, 12:57 AM
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Re: Calling All Bluenoser's
Okay, I havn't been able to touch the bluenose this week so far, but i've uploaded 2 pics so far of the progress.
I still have to shape bulkhead #14 and glue in place so I can place the aft false deck. So much to do yet, even before i plank! |
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03-17-2006, 11:09 PM
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Looking good chap!!
A quiet weekend for me so far.... The garden has taken priority for the Saturday anyway. As I mentioned, take your time and remember the "Foundation" is the most important. Once in place, all ellse will follow very nicely. Cheers....HOF.
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03-22-2006, 03:44 AM
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Re: Calling All Bluenoser's
Allrighty....
Bulwark interiors/Pinrails/Taffrail are now painted.... Wot a mission!! Impossible to spray, for me anyway. Needs a coat of Satin Poly/endothane and some Steel Wool treatment after the paint hardens. Holes/slots cut in Bulwark rails to accept Deadeye/Chainplate assembellies.... I guess I'm allmost ready to mark the warterline. Before I do so, I think a coat or two of sanding sealer and a gentle sand to give that nice, smooth, (Sexy?), feel. I have convinced myself that this will help in the adhesion of the masking tape. Some 220 Grit Aluminium Oxide over the camber of the deck to shape the base of the Deckhouses, thinking of adding corners to these and Coamings, we'll see. I also have to fabricate the Knightheads and a new Fife-Rail not forgetting Pins/Rings, fore and aft Sheet Horses and Blocks, Moring Bitts, Boom Supports, Anchor Davits.... Nevertheless, I now feel that I am making some real progress, not 100% perfect but not too bad either. How are you getting on Robert? (Finished yet? :) Sorry chap, Kiwi humor....) Maybe we'll get to hear from some other "Bluenosers" in the near future, whadda ya reckon?
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03-25-2006, 12:41 AM
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Re: Calling All Bluenoser's
Hey there fellow Bluenosers,
How's it going Robert? Any progress? At his stage of things, I am starting to do a little "Scratch-Build" of various components, feels good to start cutting some stuff for a change. Created a new Fife Rail and Knightheads, according to Mr. Earl. (Thanks John!!) I guess I am done with the bulwark rails and the painting thereof, at this juncture, they are probably as good as they are going to be withought me runing them by trying to go over again.... Sanded the base of the Deckhouses, much better but needs more, esp. if I do Coamings.... Been reading heaps about "Blacken-It" for the copper bits and pieces but we do not have anything like that here in NZ apart from things like "Pot-Belly" stove blackener. I do like the look of Copper/Brass but am only too aware of the scale "Implications." I think that the Waterline will be attempted tonight/tomorrow.... Regards to everyone. Cheers....HOF.
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03-26-2006, 03:15 AM
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Well, I didn't get the hull painted today nor the Water-Line marked, concentrated on the deck components, finished the Fife Rail, Knightheads, (John Earl's version looks tiny but I guess is correct, he should know....), and drilled holes for the Anchor Davits.
Placed all the pieces on and is now looking like the ship "Means Business." I am very pleased that I made my own Fife Rail, the kit version is way too big!! Last thing done today was a coat of Sanding Sealer.... That Walnut second hull covering looks just wonderful, what a shame to paint it.... Never mind. Once the sealer is completley dry, I will rub down with OOO Steel Wool and recoat. I want to try for the best finish I can. Anchor Hawse hole was looked at.... Looks like the positioning of this is in line with the Deck-Shear, the bottom of the Hawse hole more-or less in-line with the scuppers, shouldn't be too difficult. Jaws of the vice now have some cloth inserted, last thing I want now is scratches on the Keel. That's it from me today, back to work tomorrow. Cheers....HOF.
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03-27-2006, 02:46 AM
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Have looked at the White Metal catings that A/L provided for the Scroll/Anchor Hawse hole that is designed to go on both sides at the bow....
If anyone reads this "Post" and is making this Bluenose, please, please do not put any pressure on these pieces, one of mine did a very quiet "Snap!!" CA glue holds the repair o.k. but the bow of the ship is not 100% flat, there is a very gentle curve and the A/L castings are flat!! So, off to see a Manufacturing Jeweller close to work, they advise that they can do a Bronze casting for me for about NZD $30.00 and turn around in about ten days, I'll take the pieces in tomorrow, and, while I'm at it, I'll get the "Bluenose II" plaques done at the same time. There are a few advantages here as I see it: - Bronze is more malleable - Bronze will be able to be thinned/Filed so the part is not so thick in section - the Hull will be spray-painted after these pieces are in place and I will be able to remove the paint where necessary to show proper Bronze relief - I'll get to keep to molds if anyone else wants them Sound like a plan? I certainly hope so.... HOF.
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03-29-2006, 02:57 AM
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I took the Scroll-Work/Name Plate to the Manufacturing Jewelers.... Got quoted NZD $70.00 for each "Rubber" so was advised that the Jewelers CNC milling machine would be a cheaper and faster option.
Just the act of carrying these things into the city made some more of the Scroll-work fall apart!! You might ask why I am using these at all, I like them, simple. Be really, really careful with these things.... I'll be very interested to get them back.... (I'll post a picture.) Cheers....HOF.
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