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• The schooner Bluenose was built in Nova Scotia in 1921 to fish the rough waters off the coast of Newfoundland. A salt banker type, she stayed out until her holds were full, using salt to preserve the catch. Bluenose was lost on a reef near Haiti in 1946, but an exact replica was launched in 1963.
• Model Expo, serving hobby enthusiasts with precision models since 1976. Model Shipways’ kit is the most authentic representation of any Bluenose available. And now, thanks to newly drawn plans and revised instruction book by Ben Lankford, it’s ever more accurate and easier to build!
• Plank-on-bulkhead construction uses laser cut basswood parts for a perfect fit. Flexible basswood strips are supplied for planking the hull. Fittings are true to the originals, and include wooden blocks and deadeyes, Brass ring and eyebolts, plus Britannia metal bilge pump, fife rail and anchors.
• Three diameters of rigging line and cotton sailcloth ensure an impressive model. (Display base with brass pedestals not included.)
• Length 32″ / Height 26-1/2″ / Scale 3/16″ = 1 ft (1:64) Detailed Instructions and Parts list included. View the PDF link to our Instructions in the description below! 921 Bluenose Canadian Fishing Schooner 1:64 Scale by Model Shipways… a division of Model Expo.
  Model Expo, serving hobby enthusiasts with precision models since 1976.
  You are buying factory-direct!

  PDF Link to Instructions – http://bit.ly/29ZWP71

  Your Model is only as good as the tools you use to build it..Here are some Essential Tools we recommend for Ship Modeling.

  Fair-A-Frame, for a Perfect Bulkhead Alignment – http://amzn.to/29FbHF8

  Electric Plank Bender, Bends wooden planking strips with ease and guarantees the correct curvature every time – http://amzn.to/29M2q1G

  Deluxe Hobby & Craft Tool Set, All the essential knives and tools for model building! – http://amzn.to/29M2tKU

  History of the Bluenose – http://bit.ly/29D8g3a

  The schooner Bluenose was built in Nova Scotia in 1921 to fish the rough waters off the coast of Newfoundland. A salt banker type, she stayed out until her holds were full, using salt to preserve the catch. Bluenose was lost on a reef near Haiti in 1946, but an exact replica was launched in 1963.

  Model Shipways’ kit is the most authentic representation of any Bluenose available. And now, thanks to newly drawn plans and revised instruction book by Ben Lankford, it’s ever more accurate and easier to build.

  Plank-on-bulkhead construction uses laser cut basswood parts for a perfect fit. Flexible basswood strips are supplied for planking the hull. Fittings are true to the originals, and include wooden blocks and deadeyes, Brass ring and eyebolts, plus Britannia metal bilge pump, fife rail and anchors. Three diameters of rigging line and cotton sailcloth ensure an impressive model. (Display base with brass pedestals not included.)