Model Shipways Bluenose Instruction Manual

into a fast, efficient vessel. American and Canadian schooners were similar in design. Both operated on the Grand Banks off Nova Scotia. They carried 10 or more small dories from which two-man crews fished. In the days before refrigeration, fishing schooners had to be fast, or their catch would spoil before it reached market. Grand Banks’ schooners were divided into two classes: those carrying ice as a preservative and staying out two or three weeks, and the salt bankers that fished until their hulls were full. The latter made two or thr ...

1. Fishing & Racing Gear On the plans are symbols of a fish and pennant. The former identifies equipment used primarily for fish- ing. It was removed during a regatta to reduce weight. The pennant sym- bolizes racing gear. Fishing para- phernalia is provided. Without dories, anchors, and windlass hoist- ing machinery, the model looks bare. 2. Locating Deck Fittings & Structures If hatch and companionway coam- ings were not installed when plank- ing the deck, locate them along with the fife rail, boom crutches, galley stack, samson post, bowsprit and quarter bitts, windl ...

the coamings, hatches, and deck struc- tures on top of the deck, but remem- ber to reduce their height by 1/16”. Deck Planks: Deck planks are 1/16” thick. They taper going aft on the quarter deck, and run more parallel to the cabin than the centerline. To omit this detail, run planks parallel to the centerline without tapering. While not completely accurate, it will still look presentable. Planks are parallel to the centerline on the fore deck. Prepare a deck plank by painting one edge black or dark brown to simulate caulking. Be careful! Too much pai ...

& Deck Beam The great beam (two laser-cut pieces) at the quarter deck step sits atop Bulkhead H. Glue the laser-cut deck beam forward of Bulkhead H. This beam provides a landing for the fore deck planking (Figure 1-15). That completes the basic hull framing. Touch up rough spots with sandpaper. Consider painting the bulwark stanchions before continuing. Planking the Plank-On-Bulkhead Hull Here are some shipbuilding terms used in the planking process. Plank: Single length of wood used to plank a hull or deck. A strake is a contin- uous line of planks from wherever ...

The first step in constructing the hull is to assemble the laser-cut center keel. With a sharp pencil, mark the reference line and bulkhead stations on both sides of the center keel. Be especially critical when locating the reference line; it is a key to proper alignment. Measure from several points on the plans. Lay a sheet of waxed paper or plastic wrap over a flat building board or table, and place the center keel halves on top. Affix the joints with white or woodworker’s glue. Use a steel or aluminum straightedge to align the reference line. If necessary, add weig ...

side of the main peak halliards, but with the tack over the main gaff on the star- board side. This sail has one sheet and tack. The clewline feeds through fair- leads and blocks. No topsails: Hook the sheets to the hal- liard, bring them to the mast, and hook somewhere at the masthead. 4. Fore & Main Sails Lace the sails to the boom and gaff and to the mast hoops. Note: Double hoops pro- vide added strength near the boom. When in place, add the parrels to the main boom jaws and fore and main gaffs. The fore boom sets to a gooseneck. Foresail: Attach th ...

NTENTS Introduction and Credits 2 Brief History 4 Before You Begin 5 Tools needed to Start Construction 5 How to Work With Plans & Parts 6,7 Painting & Staining the Model 8,9 Stage 1: Framing the Plank-on-Bulkhead Hull 10 1. Bending Wood 10 2. Center Keel Assembly 11 3. Installing The Sternpost 11 4. Cutting the Rabbet 11 5. Tapering the Stem 11 6. Installing the Bulkheads 11 7. Installing the Stern Blocks & Transom Framing 12 8. Installing the Horn Timbers 12 9. Covering the Mast Slots 12 10. Installing the Waterway 12 11. ...