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Bluenose I & II Model Ship

The Bluenose was a fishing and racing gaff rig schooner.

About the Bluenose wooden scale Model Ship

This model ship of the Bluenose was custom built from the following information:

• Copies of the original plans
• Information supplied by the Lunenburg Marine Museum Society
• Photos were taken during our visit to Bluenose II in Lunenburg

The Bluenose painted in Original Colours. We can build either the original Bluenose I or the current Bluenose II for you.

About the construction of the Bluenose wooden scale Model Ship

• The hull is built using the Double Plank-on-Bulkhead construction method
• The bulkheads and keel are cut from marine grade pine plywood
• The first layer of planking is done plank by plank using Mahogany
• The second layer of planking is done using Mahogany Veneer strips
• The deck is made of Anagre, a light brown timber from the Amazon
• The gunwale and stringers are made of American Walnut
• The fife rails and pin racks are made of American Walnut
• The deck houses and gangways are made of Teak
• The masts and yards are made of Mahogany
• The sails and ropes are made of linen
• The model is painted with acrylic paint
• The ornaments are cold cast in bronze and painted

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The History of the Bluenose I

The Bluenose was a Canadian racing schooner designed by William J Roué and built by Smith & Rhuland, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. She was launched in 1921 with a complement of 28.

The name “Bluenose” originated as a nickname for Nova Scotians. She was designed specifically to race for the International Trophy, a prize established by W.H. Dennis, publisher of the Halifax Herald. Her first skipper was Angus Walters, one of the most successful fishermen on the Grand Banks.

In the first International Fishermen’s trophy race held in 1920, the Bluenose beat the Elsie and thus returned the trophy to Nova Scotia. The Bluenose kept the trophy for the next 17 years. She was not only a racer but also a fishing craft.

With the outbreak of World War II and German U-boats a threat to the Grand Banks schooners, the Bluenose was sold to work as a freighter in the West Indies. Under Captain Wilson Berringer the Bluenose was grounded off Haiti in 1946.

After her loss, the Bluenose’s memory remained very much alive in the Canadian imagination adorning Canadian stamps and coins.

The History of the Bluenose II

In 1963, the Bluenose II, a replica of the original, was built in Lunenburg financed by the Oland Family. In 1971 she was sold to the Nova Scotia government.

She served as a goodwill ambassador and tourist attraction. In honor of her predecessor, she did not officially race. The vessel was decommissioned and dismantled in 2010.

A second Bluenose II was built and launched in 2013. The second Bluenose II is currently tied up at the Lunenburg Foundry Wharf.

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BLUENOSE fishing schooner

The most beautiful and accurate model of the famed Canadian schooner  

The most famous schooner of all time is the Canadian schooner Bluenose.  This beloved vessel won the annual International Fishermen's Trophy race for Canada numerous times in the period between the two world wars. 

In 1920, an America's Cup race was cancelled because a wind of 23 knots was considered too dangerous for the racing yachts of the time, which were made fragile by the towering sails they carried. The fishermen of the New England and Maritime fleets considered this a disgrace and resolved to hold their own competition for men and ships who were ready and able to face the sea.

The Halifax Herald newspaper donated a cup and established the rules for the contest, and in the years that followed, the International Fishermen's Trophy would become a source of considerable national pride as ships from the great fishing fleets of Gloucester, Massachusetts and Lunenburg, Nova Scotia vied for the title. Nova Scotia was the home of the greatest deep-sea fishing fleet in the world, and proud of its shipbuilding and fishing heritage. Its rival was Gloucester, Massachusetts, which shared the same kind of pride. For generations, the "Yanks" and the "Novies" had delighted in racing each other to the fishing grounds. The prospect of formalizing those races excited both towns.

In 1920, the first competition for the Trophy was won by a vessel from Gloucester. To the tremendous chagrin of the Lunenburg fleet, a design was commissioned from William J. Roue, a young naval architect from Halifax, for a schooner that would meet the high standards of the Lunenburg fishing fleet but that could also capture the Trophy.

Learn more about Bluenose here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluenose

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"Almost 100 years ago when men went to sea in wooden ships, she was the Queen of the North Atlantic. The Bluenose was the fastest fishing schooner to ever sail the grand banks and together with her Captain, Angus Walters, they were undefeated sailing champions for two decades in the International Fisherman's Trophy races. When she sailed her final race against a much younger American schooner, it was her finest yet and she set a world record for her speed, cementing her place in the history books and in the hearts of Canadians forever".

Our Bluenose models come with the hull already assembled, all you have to do is hoist the sails! While there are instructions included, they may not be as detailed as some might need. We are always happy to help you with assembly, should you require assistance. You can reach us via email at [email protected], or by telephone 1-855-640-3177.

Please Note - The length of our models is measured from bow sprit to gaff (total length once assembled).

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A 285 ton Schooner, Bluenose was the exhilarating citing winner of the “II International Fisherman’s Trophy” in 1921. This regatta, held off the coasts of Nova Scotia and New England, was strictly limited to genuine fishing vessels. Bluenose won innumerable victories in subsequent editions of the race, and no other vessel was ever able to pluck the prized trophy from her Canadian owners for many a year.

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• Designed by William James Roue, the Bluenose was a fishing and racing gaff rig schooner built in 1921 in Nova Scotia, Canada.
• Model assembly dimension 33"L x 5.2"W x 25.6"H.
• Built plank-on-frame hull and hand stitched sails rigging.
• Black and red classic finish large size.
• Not a Kit, Assembly instruction included in box.

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Model Shipways Bluenose Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction and credits, brief history.

• Instruction Manual

Before You Begin

Tools needed to start construction, how to work with plans & parts, painting & staining the model, stage 1: framing the plank-on-bulkhead hull.

• Bending Wood
• Center Keel Assembly
• Installing the Sternpost
• Cutting the Rabbet
• Tapering the Stem
• Installing the Bulkheads
• Installing the Stern Blocks & Transom Framing
• Installing the Horn Timbers
• Covering the Mast Slots
• Installing the Waterway
• Installing the Knightheads & Hawse Timbers
• Installing the Main Rail
• Installing the Buffalo Rail, Monkey Board & Monkey Rail
• Installing the Remaining Bulwark Stanchions
• Installing the Great Beam & Deck Beam

Stage 2: Planking the Plank-On-Bulkhead Hull

• Getting Started
• Planking Battens and Belts
• Planking Butts
• Fastening the Planks
• Planking the Outer Hull
• Planking Inboard (Ceiling Planks)
• Planking the Decks

Stage 3: Completing the Basic Hull Structure

Stage 4: mounting the hull.

• Mounting Board with Two Pedestals
• Launching Ways

Stage 5: Adding the Hull Details

• Fishing & Racing Gear
• Locating Deck Fittings and Structures
• Deck Structures
• Bowsprit Bitts & Samson Post
• Boom Sheet Buffers
• Quarter Bitts
• Unidentified Object
• Main Boom Crutch
• Fife Rail & Fore Boom Crutch
• Galley Stack
• Bilge Pumps
• Windlass, Hoisting Machinery & Jumbo Jib Boom Crutch
• Catheads & Anchors
• Mooring Chocks and Bow & Stern Chocks
• Hawse Pipes
• Eyebolts & Cleats
• Dories & Dory Kids
• Schooner's Name

Stage 6: Mast and Spar Construction

• Shaping and Tapering Masts and Spars
• Building and Installing the Masts
• Building and Installing the Bowsprit
• Building the Booms & Gaffs

Stage 7: General Rigging & Sailmaking Information

• Rigging Options
• Rigging Plans
• Rigging Lines and Block Sizes
• Treating the Lines
• Belaying Pins
• Rigging Tools
• Blocks and Deadeyes
• Rigging the Model Without Sails

Stage 8: Standing Rigging

• Fore and Aft Stays
• Bowsprit Rigging
• Running Lights

Stage 9: Running Rigging

• Jumbo Jib, Jib & Balloon Jib
• Fore and Main Topsails
• Fore and Main Sails
• Flag Halliards

Final Touches

Bibliography, scale conversion table.

• Modelers Log

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Summary of Contents for Model Shipways Bluenose

• Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Bluenose • CANADIAN FISHING SCHOONER 1921 • TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS SCALE: 3/16" = 1’0" (1:64) Overall length: 32-3/4" Overall height: 27" Overall width: 5-1/4" . 2130 ODEL HIPWAYS...

Page 2: Introduction And Credits

Page 3: table of contents, page 4: brief history, page 5: before you begin, page 6: how to work with plans & parts.

• Page 7 a pair of small pliers and pull in Solder: Until recently, modelers used Next, cut a small piece of solder and lay opposite directions. Thin brass sheets pure silver solder to avoid the corrosive it on the joint before heating. can be scored with a utility knife and qualities of lead in soft solder.

Page 8: Painting & Staining The Model

• Page 9 Those with shaky hands should first apply masking tape to the waterline. 2. Bluenose Color Scheme The color scheme is shown on the plans. Model Shipways’ paint kit approximates the required colors. Purchase it separately.

Page 10: Stage 1: Framing The Plank-On-Bulkhead Hull

Page 11: center keel assembly, page 12: installing the stern blocks & transom framing, page 13: installing the knightheads & hawse timbers, page 14: installing the great beam & deck beam, page 15: getting started, page 16: spiling, page 17: planking the outer hull, page 18: planking inboard (ceiling planks), page 19: stage 3: completing the basic hull structure, page 20: stage 5: adding the hull details, page 21: hatches, page 22: fife rail & fore boom crutch, page 23: catheads & anchors, page 24: eyebolts & cleats, page 25: building and installing the bowsprit, page 26: building the booms & gaffs.

• Page 27 Bobstays: Support the bowsprit from upward loads. Bowsprit guys, some- times called bowsprit shrouds, support jibbooms and bowsprits from side forces. Bowsprits occasionally have a vertical strut below the jibboom cap to increase the stays’ downward pulling force back to the hull. This strut is the martingale or dolphin striker.

Page 28: Rigging Options

Page 29: belaying pins, page 30: stage 8: standing rigging, page 31: fore and aft stays, page 32: jumbo jib, jib & balloon jib, page 33: fore and main sails, page 34: bibliography, page 35: modelers log.

• Page 36 MODELER'S LOG Date Time Notes...
• Page 37 MODELER'S LOG Date Time Notes...
• Page 38 MODELER'S LOG Date Time Notes...
• Page 39 MODELER'S LOG Date Time Notes...

Page 40: Modelers Log

• Page 41 Treat this with beeswax. Keep white When racing, Bluenose’s mainsail car- glue at the ready for dabbing on a seiz- ried an arabic “1” or “2” near its head. ing if necessary. Usually sewing through the shroud followed by a half hitch will prevent a seizing from unraveling.
• Page 42 Those who are 1. Jumbo Jib, Jib & Balloon Jib building Bluenose in this configuration can install one backstay tight and the Installing sails: Substitute split rings for Shrouds for the fore and main topmast other slack.
• Page 43 No sail: Rest the boom in its crutch. Lower the gaff on top of the boom and Congratulations - Bluenose is finished! stack the mast hoops in a pile. Lash the Take a moment to revel in your accom- gaff to the boom with short lines.

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• Three diameters of rigging line and cotton sailcloth
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Sailboat Model Bluenose II: One of the Most Famous Regatta and Fishing Schooners in History

Firstly, it must be emphasized that the sailboat model reproduces the beauty of the original schooner in the most careful and precise way . In addition, its construction system using false keel and frames brings the assembly of the naval model closer to the construction of the real ship. Before we get to know the kit contents, let’s review the fabulous history of this beautiful ship.

HISTORY OF BLUENOSE SCHOONER: THE FASTEST SAILBOAT

Its name is due to the nickname given to the inhabitants of Nova Scotia (blue nose), where the schooner was launched on March 26, 1921. In this sense, it was built at the Smith & Rhuland .

The Bluenose was operating in the Grand Banks region along with dozens of other vessels. This is a peculiar area of ​​the North Atlantic, comprised between the coast of Canada and Labrador . It is subject to periodic mists that make it an Eden for fishermen. There, hake, cod, salmon and tuna are found in prodigious quantities. That is why this schooner is also known as ‘The Queen of the Grand Banks’ .

He was going to fish in Newfoundland waters but his destiny changed. It was seen that this fast schooner won all the regattas that were organized on the east coast of the United States . These fishing boats, especially because of their sails, are conditioned to reach great speed.

Thus, the Bluenose was winner of the North Atlantic International Fishermen’s Trophy in all the races held between 1920 and 1938. Captain Angus Walter , at the forefront. In 1942, despite the efforts of this captain and many others who tried to keep the ship in Nova Scotia, the Bluenose was sold to carry cargo in the West Indies. On January 28, 1946, when running aground on a coral reef off the coast of Haiti.

Lastly, the Bluenose II, built in 1964, is an exact replica of the original and the last of the tall Schooners. Now he is an ambassador, symbol and tourist attraction of the city of Lunenburg, where he continues to sail today. Want to visit? Take a look at his official page .

SAILBOAT MODEL: KIT CONTENTS OF BLUENOSE II

The sailboat model Bluenose II (22453) is made of wood and metal with high quality parts . As can be seen in this image of the stern, its finesse and elegance, no doubt. It’s a legend scale model to build!

That is why the modeling kit with the Bluenose II sailboat model contains high-precision laser-cut board parts – they fit perfectly -, hardwoods , brass, cast iron, threads and cotton sails sewn by hand ready to be placed .

Lots of beautiful and real details are included in this modeling kit. These give the Bluenose II a perfect appearance compared to the original ship.

Also, its precise step-by-step instructions on DVD for computer format will help you effectively during the process of building the sailboat model. Also, you can download for free the digital assembly guide in the Bluenose II product sheet . Available languages? Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and Dutch.

On the video below , our modelers friends can see the contents of the 1:75 scale wooden naval modeling kit from Bluenose II (22453). Please note that paper instructions are no longer available , we are sending them on DVD to help prevent global logging . One of the fundamental commitments of Artesania Latina in the 21st century.

In short, the sailboat model Bluenose II in wood, an exact replica of the Canadian regatta and fishing schooner , is unavoidable for any modeller. Build it and tell us about your experience!

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About the Bluenose Ship

The Bluenose was built in Canada in 1921, becoming a celebrated racing and fishing boat. Under the command of Angus Walters, it became an important symbol in Canada until its wreckage in 1946.

Unique in its appearance, the Bluenose was constructed using Nova Scotian pine, spruce, birch and oak. Always racing to the finish line, you can now have a piece of Bluenose history all for yourself with this fantastic model kit.

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Established in 1879, Amati’s roots can be found in the cultural city of Turin, Northern Italy. The company went on to create a new line of naval models, which is known as their speciality. Catering to all tastes, they are known for their precision and dedication to the quality of their craft. With that in mind, you can be sure this model kit will be up to a standard approved by the most expert of model makers!

About the Bluenose Ship Model Kit

The Bluenose Ship model kit includes everything you need for the ultimate ship building project. At Premier Ship Models, we put the utmost care into providing you the perfect maritime experience – it’s our biggest passion and something we are incredibly knowledgeable about! More details for this specific kit include…

• Step by step instruction manual for a streamlined building experience
• Hull type: plank on frame
• Difficulty: intermediate
• Laser cut model pieces to allow a more precise final model
• Includes all parts to complete the model
• Building tools and accessories not included

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Rigging Begins

June 23, 2017

Fact check…I’m not great at rigging.  Rigging is a pretty specific skill, unique to model ship building, and this is only my second build.  On my Phantom build , I kinda rushed through rigging and just tied a bunch of knots.  I’m determined to do better this time.

The Plan for Rigging

In looking at other build logs, it seems that many modelers prefer to prepare as much rigging as possible before the masts are mounted on the ship.  This has some pros and cons…

• You can move the mast around to get a better angle to work.
• You don’t have to reach around existing rigging lines to attach things.
• You will likely use more rigging line, since you can’t precisely size each line.  You have to leave extra length on each run to ensure it is long enough.
• You have a mess of rigging lines that you need to keep organized.
• You have to do a bunch of work before you see any results.

On my Phantom build, I did all the rigging in place, after the masts were installed.  This time, I’m going to pre-rig what I can.

The general plan:

• Attach all the blocks, shackles, etc. to the masts, booms, and gaffs.
• Attach as many of the rigging lines as possible to the masts, booms, and gaffs.
• Leave each line with extra length, and coil the lines up.
• Tag each line with a sticker noting which line it is.
• Mount the masts.
• Run the shrouds and attach them to the deadeyes on the hull.
• Run the remaining standing rigging.

Over the last few months, I’ve spent a lot of time reviewing the plans and attempting to identify each rigging line.  There are some details that are not very clear on the plans, so I’ve had to research a few items.  I’m sure that I’ve got some things wrong, but I think my rigging notes are good enough to get me started.

In preparation, I’ve made the following documents:

• A diagram of all the rigging, prepared in Adobe Photoshop, that shows each rigging line using a color-coded line.  The different types of lines are on different layers, allowing me to turn them on and off to isolate lines by type.
• Diagrams of each line, showing how each line is attached, including what kind of splice, seizing, hook, shackle, etc. is used, as well as any blocks.
• A spreadsheet of all the lines, indicating the starting point, ending point, color, line size on the model, and where it is shown on the plans.

The spreadsheet assigns a unique number to each line so I can keep track of things as I’m working.  I’ve identified 89 different lines.

Types of Rigging Lines

There are two main ‘categories’ of rigging: standing and running.  I’ve never been on a boat, much less a sailing ship, so my knowledge is limited to what I’ve learned over the last couple of years.

From what I’ve seen,  standing rigging includes all the lines that hold the masts up.  These are typically fairly heavy, and are relatively ‘fixed’.  (They can be adjusted through lanyards and such, but they typically do not involve blocks or pulleys.).  Running rigging includes all the lines that hold up the sails and adjust how the sails are angled against the wind.

Standing Rigging

On model ships, standing rigging is often done with black rigging line.

The  shrouds are rigging lines that hold the masts up by their sides.  There are normally several shrouds for each mast.  The Bluenose has 4 shrouds for the each lower mast , on each side, for a total of 16.  It also has a shroud running down from the top mast , adding another 4.  These 20 shrouds are run down to the main rail, where they are secured to the deadeyes on the chain plates .

Finally, there are two top mast shrouds on the main mast, that run from the top of top mast to the trestle tree .

Stays  hold the masts on the fore and aft sides.  There are a number of different stays on the Bluenose.  A few run between the main and fore masts, while several others run down to the deck or bowsprit .

Running Rigging

Most (all?) of the running rigging on a model ship is done with tan rigging line.

The term  halliard comes from ‘haul yard’, and refers to lines that raise things.  The halliards tend to be some of the more complex rigging lines.  They typically have a number of blocks, and often weave back and forth.

The  lifts hold tings up, like booms.  The Bluenose has lifts for the main boom, the fore boom, and the jumbo jib boom.  A couple short  spreader lifts hold up the spreaders on the fore mast.

The term  tackle seems to refer more the actual pieces that form the pulleys.  However, there are a few lines on the Bluenose that the plans refer to as  tackles , so I’m using that term here.

The Bluenose has a tackle on the bottom of the main boom and fore boom.  It also has tackles for lifting the dories on both the port and starboard sides.

The  sheets are lines that control the corner of a sail.  They can keep tension, as well as control the movement of the sail.  Many of these seem to be capable of running on either the port or starboard side.

The  tacks are fairly simply lines that hold down the bottom corner of sails.

The  downhauls  run from the top of the sail down, and are used to pull the sail down when it is being stowed.

Miscellaneous Rigging

These might better fit under one of the other categories, but I’m separating them out into a  miscellaneous category because they a little different than the other lines.

Ratlines and Footropes

Ratlines are ropes that form ‘ladders’ on the shrouds.  These can be used to climb up to the upper portions of the masts.

Footropes are lines that are secured to things like the main boom and the bowsprit (not shown) where they extend outside the ship.  Sailors could stand on the footropes when they need to get out to these areas.

Flag Halliards

The  flag halliards are technically halliards (they lift something), but they are just used for flags so they tend to be pretty light/simple.  The Bluenose has three – one on the main mast, one on the fore mast, and one on the main gaff.

I didn’t bother to draw up the  clews , but these are noted on the plans so I’m including them here.  The clew lines seem to run along the edges of sails, and are used to pull up the corners of the sails.

There is a LOT of discussion online about what size rigging line should be used for the various lines.  Hardcore modelers use all kinds of resources to determine the precise size of rope that would have been used.  I’m not that fancy.

The Model Shipways Bluenose kit provides rigging line in a few different sizes: 0.008″ (very thin, like thread), 0.021″ (medium weight), and 0.028″ (thicker).  These don’t match what’s indicated on the plans.  The plans show a variety of thicknesses, like .006″, .012″, and more.

To make things a little more complicated, I’m replacing all the rigging line in the kit with line from Syren Ship Model Company .  The kit line is fine, but Syren’s is way better.  The sizes are not always exactly the same, so I went with what was close.  The 0.008″ kit line was replaced with 0.008″ Syren line.  The 0.021″ kit line was replaced with 0.018″ Syren Line.  The 0.028″ kit line was replaced with 0.025″ Syren Line.

I decided to use these lines as follows:

Blocks, Hooks, Shackles and Splices

Knowing where lines go and what size they should be isn’t enough.  The details matter.  Each line has its own unique usage of blocks, hooks, shackles, splices, etc.  Adding all these details accurately makes all the difference in the look of the model.

I’ll just touch on the basics here, and go into more detail about how I’m implementing each piece as I get further into rigging.

There are a number of pieces of hardware that go into the rigging.  All these little bits and pieces have specific purposes.  Some are supplied by the kit, while others have to be made from scratch.

Blocks are pulleys.  (Some hardcore ship guys would probably cringe at that statement, but that is the simplest, easiest explanation).

Rigging lines are run through blocks to make things easier to pull and lift.

On a model ship, the blocks are not actually functional.  They don’t have the little wheels.  Instead, they are just small wooden pieces with holes drilled through for the lines.  Depending on the ship, a kit might have many different sizes and types of blocks.

On the Bluenose, we have single, double, and triple blocks.  A single block has one set of holes, representing one ‘wheel’ in the pulley.  A double block as two sets, and a triple block has three sets.

The Model Shipways Bluenose kit provides blocks in a number of different sizes.  I’m only using the triple blocks.  All the others have been replaced by block from Syren Model Ship Company .  Syren’s blocks are much higher quality.

Blocks can be attached in a number of different ways.  I spent a lot of time going over the plans to determine how each block should be attached.  Typically, a hook or loop is attached to the block, which is then attached to a mast/boom/gaff, or to another rigging line.  I identified several different configurations:

• A block with a single hook attached.
• A block with a single loop attached.
• A block with a loop on both the top and bottom.
• A block with a hook on one end and a loop on the other.

Seizing a block and setting up the hook or loop is a skill that requires a lot of practice.  Many modelers have come up with creative jigs and techniques for this.

Several places in the rigging call for  hooks .  These are fairly simple metal pieces with a ring on one side, and hook on the other.  I make mine by bending brass wire.

Shackles are a little more complex.  A shackle allows a line to be secured in place, but removed at any time by removing the shackle’s bolt.  There are a number of ways to make them.  I’ve made some for the bowsprit , and my technique is covered there.

Deadeyes are typically round pieces that are used to secure the shrouds.  I installed some of these when I put the chain plates on .  Working on the deadeyes is one of my least favorite parts of rigging.

Deadeyes come in pairs, and each pair is held together by a lanyard.  This allows the lines to be adjusted to achieve the right tension.  Getting them all straight, tight, and even is a pain.

Securing the Lines

To secure the lines to all this hardware, a few different techniques are used.  On my first build, I simply tied knots for everything.  This time, I’m trying to do things better.   My usage of these techniques will not be accurate .   In many cases, I’m going to use simple versions of splices and seizings.

Eye Splices

I’ve written about eye splices before.  An eye splice is a loop in the end of the line, created by splicing the line back onto itself.  Eye splices are  much   easier to do before the line is attached (in any way) to the ship.  Try to do all your eye splices in advance.

Some places call for eye splices that have to be done in place on the ship.  In these cases, I’ll be ‘faking it’, but simply seizing the line to itself, wrapping it with thread, and hoping nobody notices.

Seized Loops

A seized loop is common on a model ship.  The end result is similar to an eye splice in that it creates a loop, but this technique allows you to tighten the line in place.  The line is looped around whatever it is being attached to, pulled tight, then tied to itself with thread.

Lanyards are used in a few places there things need to be pulled tight, but remain adjustable.  There are two main types of lanyards on the Bluenose.

The lanyards for the deadeyes are done in the traditional method.  There are many diagrams on how to do this.  The lanyard is run through the holes in the upper and lower deadeye, they tied off on the shroud.

In other places, like the spreader lifts, lanyards are used to pull the lines tight.  For these, I’ll tie the lanyard to the line, then loop it through whatever it is being attached to several times (eye bolt, bail, etc.).  Once I’ve got a few loops, I’ll tie it off again.

So, What Next?

Now that I have a plan for the rigging, it is time to get everything I can installed on the masts.  The goal is to get everything as complete as it can be before installing the masts.

Unfortunately, it is really hard to document and illustrate this as I go.  Also, it would be a little confusing for someone jumping in later looking for assistance with a particular line (they’d see one end of it installed now, and the other end installed much later).

So, to make it easier I’m not going to document the rigging prep I’m doing on the masts.  Instead, I’ll jump forward to once the masts are mounted, and fully document each line as I finish it.

Prepping all the rigging on the masts went fairly quickly, taking about a week.  Once the prep work was done, all the lines were labeled (I printed some labels).  Then I installed the masts.

Serious modelers will tell you not to glue your masts in – the rigging should hold it up if you do it right.  The advantage of that is that if you need to remove the masts in the future (repairing damage several years from now), you can.

I’m not good enough at rigging to pull that off, so I glued my masts in place.

Rigging lines and hardware installed on the masts.  Each line is coiled and labeled.

The coiled and labeled rigging lines look like a mess, but they are actually pretty well organized.  Each line is identified by the number from my spreadsheet as well as its name.

Messy, but still organized.

Now all I have to do is finish attaching all this stuff.

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 47"L x 9"W x 41"H Wooden Ship Model - Painted Hull

You are looking at a hand built wooden model sailboat. It is made of all natural wood with hundreds of feet of linen rigging. The Bluenose II is carefully constructed using the plank on frame method with mahogany and rosewood for the utmost in realism. It has a brass prop and shaft at the stern. This model ship is extremely detailed. It even has a moving rudder and also has two life boats on the deck. There are slip knots on the sails to adjust the tension on the strings.

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Construction: Months of research goes into the planning of these model boats. Original plans and pictures are used for their design and realism.

Rosewood: For the hull

Ebony: for blocks and details

English Sycamore: for the hull

Blackwood: for the hull

Mahogany: For the masts, squares and crows nests

Cherry wood: for the deck

Metal: anchors and other tiny details are made of chrome plate, brass plate and gold plate

Sails and rigging are made of linen of varied colors and thicknesses

They take hundreds of hours by skilled craftsman to build. Each model ship is examined during various stages of manufacturing and shipping to ensure the highest quality and accuracy possible for your investment.

Historic Past:

The Bluenose II was built in Nova Scotia and launched July 24th. 1963. She was built from the original plans of the Bluenose and still to this day has the largest working mainsail in the world measuring 4,150 sq ft. The total sail area of the real ship is over 11,000 sq ft. The Bluenose has always been black but Legends about her name abound. Historians say it was the name given to crewmmen aboard the schooners that carried blue-skinned potatoes grown in Nova Scotia to the Boston market in the mid 1780's onwards. Fishermen were superstitious not to wear coloured mittens. Yet, one story is that the name originated from the blue dye markings left on their noses after wiping with their homemade woollen mittens worn when they fished in dories on the cold North Atlantic. The Bluenose II still sails today and can be seen in her native Novia Scotia.

The original schooner Bluenose has a very special place in the history of navigation and yachting. Built to fish off the Newfoundland coast, the ship soon turned out to be such a fast sailer that she won all the great classical regattas along the USA's Eastern coast. She was built in Nova Scotia in 1921, and shipwrecked near Haiti in 1946. A carbon copy - Bluenose II - was launched in 1963.

The Bluenose and the Bluenose II were built from identical plans, in the same shipyard of Smith and Rhuland and by some of the same men. It is identical to Bluenose in design of hull, rigging and sail plan. The ship features the largest working mainsail in the world, measuring 4,150 square feet (386 m� ), Total sail area measures over 11,000 square feet (1036 m� ).

Jib topsail 995 sq. ft. 93 m�

Jib 919 sq. ft. 85 m�

Jumbo (fore staysail) 620 sq. ft. 58 m�

Foresail 1,495 sq. ft. 139 m�

Fore gaff-topsail 600 sq. ft. 56 m�

Fisherman staysail 1,450 sq. ft. 135 m�

Mainsail 4,150 sq. ft. 386 m�

Main gaff-topsail 910 sq. ft. 84 m�

Total Sail Area 11,139 sq. ft. 1036 m�

Length, overall 161 ft. 49 m

Length, deck 143 ft. 44 m

Length, waterline 112 ft. 34 m

Beam 27 ft. 8 m

Draft 16 ft. 5 m

Displacement 285 tons 258 t

Bowsprit (projection) 17 ft. 6 in. 5.4 m

Formast,height from deck 118 ft. 36 m

Mainmast,height from deck 125 ft. 10 in. 38 m

Fore boom 32 ft. 19 in. 9.8 m

Main boom 81 ft. 25 m

Fore gaff 32 ft. 11 in. 9.8 m

Main gaff 51 ft. 15.5 m

Masts, booms, gaffs, deck Douglas Fir

Deck hatches, skylights, structures Mahogany

Hull Red oak, spruce and pine; galvanized iron fastenings

Sailcloth Dacron

Crew (co-ed) 5 Officers

12 Deckhands

Twin Caterpillar Diesels (250 hp each) cruising at 8 knots

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