Trying to match both Indigo and Prussian
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Trying to match both Indigo and Prussian
Final sand and alcohol wipe completed. Tested the polyurethane on a sample board. I am ready to proceed with sealing the hull.
I am told that four (4) coats will be adequate and not sand between since this is a self-leveling poly.
I am working to match the colors in the photographs "Peter Voogt" Bluenose build. My red will not be transparent since I have
nothing to show. The white plastic inset he used; I will try to duplicate in flat white paint.
I am told that four (4) coats will be adequate and not sand between since this is a self-leveling poly.
I am working to match the colors in the photographs "Peter Voogt" Bluenose build. My red will not be transparent since I have
nothing to show. The white plastic inset he used; I will try to duplicate in flat white paint.
Seems to apply nicely. Letting the Amati dry for 2 hours and then will post pictures before the next coats.
Carmine Red paint has arrived
Hull now has 4 coats of polyurethane.
Next, find waterline and mask off.
Hull now has 4 coats of polyurethane.
Next, find waterline and mask off.
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Carmine Paint mix has arrived from Vallejo. Awaiting the Indigo Black to arrive.
Working to determine the waterline. Trying my laser level. Will see if that is practical?
If no, construct a marker jig.
Working to determine the waterline. Trying my laser level. Will see if that is practical?
If no, construct a marker jig.
Hull Ready to paint! Using my laser level, I determined the waterline per the print. (video to follow)
I masked off the waterline and above with Tamiya tape and then Green Tape. I will be airbrushing the Carmine Red to the
bottom of the hull. Then after a day or two drying, I will reverse the masking and do the top half of hull Black/Prussian Blue mixture.
I hope to match the "Indigo" color sample. The white strip will be automotive stripping tape at 3- or 4-mm thickness (TBD).
During the couple days of drying, plan to start the deck furniture and masts.
I masked off the waterline and above with Tamiya tape and then Green Tape. I will be airbrushing the Carmine Red to the
bottom of the hull. Then after a day or two drying, I will reverse the masking and do the top half of hull Black/Prussian Blue mixture.
I hope to match the "Indigo" color sample. The white strip will be automotive stripping tape at 3- or 4-mm thickness (TBD).
During the couple days of drying, plan to start the deck furniture and masts.
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I think a 1mm wide strip would suffice.
I agree, 1 mm it will be.
Photographs from Boston Museum of Science.
The way I felt today
Too Humid in Cincinnati to paint the past few days. Maybe tomorrow.
Tired of the rain!
Tired of the rain!
During my research time, I stumbled upon these in a Canadian website.
I enhanced and resized them for better clarity.
I enhanced and resized them for better clarity.
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Don't know if your kit came with sails, but it's worth your time to first create paper dummy sails and dry fit them, to check if they fit your build or not.
Excellent suggestion. Keep them coming. Airbrushing lower hull carmine red today.
Next coat tomorrow after this coat fully dries.
Trying to find 1mm flat white accent stripping. Any suggestions.
Well, the final coat of red paint has been applied and is drying in the warm oven. Next will be the Indigo (Black / Prussian Blue Mix).
I am starting the deck furniture and masts. Planning my sanding method for the masts and yard arms.
I am starting the deck furniture and masts. Planning my sanding method for the masts and yard arms.
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I found this. Can't find 1mm but the smallest I can find seems to be 1/16th'' Not sure if that would work or not.
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Thanks, I will give it a try.