Bending of rails can be done much easier by making a series of small slits in the underside of the rail with your razor knife. Try to go all the way through about halfway into with width of the rail. Space slits about 1/4" apart. The piece will easily bend to conform to the shape of the hull. The slits will not show up on the upper surface of the rail.
First, I must say that I like the vids you have posted. Your detail work sets you apart from most who would find it a huge accomplishment just to complete a kit without losing-it altogether. Like myself. - I just re-started a kit you may know of & am determined to at least finish it to my own satisfaction. I'll post a vid response so you can see. Any questions, comments etc. you may have are appreciated. I have always loved the Bluenose, - I can tell that you do too.
First, I must say that I like the vids you have posted. Your detail work sets you apart from most who would find it a huge accomplishment just to complete a kit without losing-it altogether. Like myself. - I just re-started a kit you may know of & am determined to at least finish it to my own satisfaction. I'll post a vid response so you can see. Any questions, comments etc. you may have are appreciated. I have always loved the Bluenose, & Schooners in general- I can tell that you do too :)
I am enjoying this very much. I am still not sure if I want to include the sails. Yours look sweet. What did you use to make the lines on the cloth? Keep up the inspiring work.
Thanks, at first I used a lead Pilot pencil and now I have been using PLCMA Micron 01 #1 archival ink pencil probably avaliable from your local art supply dealer. I line both sides using a clear plexiglass pane with a light under it to trace the reverse side.
@ir1powderkeg I find it a challenge to build as good as I can so that you will think you are on the real ship when it is completed.I find that most kits lack the realism and details (for the Bluenose) that are even close to the real thing. I am lucky that a very detailed and cheap book exists on the Bluenose II, it is THE source of information for my third model, that and about 300 photos taken while on a cruise in 2006 in Lunenberg Ns. If you enjoy the building as much as I do you are a lucky.
Bending of rails can be done much easier by making a series of small slits in the underside of the rail with your razor knife. Try to go all the way through about halfway into with width of the rail. Space slits about 1/4" apart. The piece will easily bend to conform to the shape of the hull. The slits will not show up on the upper surface of the rail.
First, I must say that I like the vids you have posted. Your detail work sets you apart from most who would find it a huge accomplishment just to complete a kit without losing-it altogether. Like myself. - I just re-started a kit you may know of & am determined to at least finish it to my own satisfaction. I'll post a vid response so you can see. Any questions, comments etc. you may have are appreciated.
I have always loved the Bluenose, - I can tell that you do too.
First, I must say that I like the vids you have posted. Your detail work sets you apart from most who would find it a huge accomplishment just to complete a kit without losing-it altogether. Like myself. - I just re-started a kit you may know of & am determined to at least finish it to my own satisfaction. I'll post a vid response so you can see. Any questions, comments etc. you may have are appreciated.
I have always loved the Bluenose, & Schooners in general- I can tell that you do too :)
I am enjoying this very much. I am still not sure if I want to include the sails. Yours look sweet. What did you use to make the lines on the cloth? Keep up the inspiring work.
Thanks, at first I used a lead Pilot pencil and now I have been using PLCMA Micron 01 #1 archival ink pencil probably avaliable from your local art supply dealer. I line both sides using a clear plexiglass pane with a light under it to trace the reverse side.
@ir1powderkeg I find it a challenge to build as good as I can so that you will think you are on the real ship when it is completed.I find that most kits lack the realism and details (for the Bluenose) that are even close to the real thing. I am lucky that a very detailed and cheap book exists on the Bluenose II, it is THE source of information for my third model, that and about 300 photos taken while on a cruise in 2006 in Lunenberg Ns. If you enjoy the building as much as I do you are a lucky.
@ir1powderkeg I also have a Mac (new) and am learning. I will try and complete my model and videos this winter if I find the time.
Thanks.
WOW!!!
@BluenoseModeler they are building a new bluenose but the pople do not noand that the all.i,m not please?????? lunenburge nova scotia
@BluenoseModeler the bluenose 11 is gone foever i live in the plase that she was builded, sorry
sorry, everyone u tube's new format works differently on mac.
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