Keel and Frames
Day 1. Time to get started on my third build…the Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat. This build is a plank-on-frame model, so rather than have solid bulkheads to support the…
18th Century Longboat – Model Shipways
Day 1. With the Bluenose complete, it is time to start another build. This will be my third model ship. My last build really helped to expand my skill set,…
Finished
The last day. After 645 days, I’m finished with the Model Shipways Bluenose build. It started as what my wife describes as a ‘pile of sticks’ and ended up as…
Mounting the Ship
Day 645. The only thing remaining is to permanently mount the ship to a display board. Until now, the ship has been held in a keel vise, a specialized vise…
Flag and Flag Halliards
Day 645. One of the final details on a model ship build is to add the flag(s). The specific kind of flags and their location will depend on the specific…
Dory Tackles
Day 642. The two dory tackles were used to lift the dories off the deck and into the water. These lines are run from the shrouds down to the rail.…
Fore Topsail
Day 640. The final sail to install is the fore topsail. This sail is nearly identical to the main topsail, just a little smaller. The sail was prepared using the…
Staysail
Day 632. The staysail is a large sail situated between the fore and main masts. It is fairly straight forward in both its construction and rigging. The sail was made…