Indeed, it has been a good day. The Chaperon has progressed a bit more. It’s been fun figuring out the last couple of build steps.I am very glad that you had a good day in the shipyard Jan. It does wonders for one's confidence levels,
Indeed, it has been a good day. The Chaperon has progressed a bit more. It’s been fun figuring out the last couple of build steps.I am very glad that you had a good day in the shipyard Jan. It does wonders for one's confidence levels,
Crimson is my humble opinion.After squinting, glueing, measuring, and repeating the process for countless stanchions I took a break. I’ve mentioned innumerable times I HATE to paint, but a guy has to do what he has to do.
SO, the paddle wheel color.
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The left is RED, the middle is CRIMSON, the right is BRIGHT RED.
I think the RED is to much, the CRIMSON about right, the BRIGHT RED too visible. The paddles will also be painted the same color as the wheels.
So RED, CRIMSON, BRIGHT RED ???
Jan
I think this kit is a good primer. I’ve got Bluejackets paddle wheeler “Portland” on my ”I Want To Do List”She is really taking shape nicely Jan! Hmm. A paddle boat in my future?
Thank you for the vote Heinrich, I don’t know about “inspiring”, but it‘s good kit to learn different skills. There are occasional AL-FI moments, AHA revelations and even some PANIC events. But PVA glue does dissolve with very hot water, so the occasional “Do-Overs” are easily accomplished.I agree 100% with Paul, Jan. She is really coming together very nicely in what is an "inspiring" build!
My vote is also Crimson. But I know the discussion about my BN-Red. So, I am glad I am not the only Crimson voter.After squinting, glueing, measuring, and repeating the process for countless stanchions I took a break. I’ve mentioned innumerable times I HATE to paint, but a guy has to do what he has to do.
SO, the paddle wheel color.
View attachment 297025
The left is RED, the middle is CRIMSON, the right is BRIGHT RED.
I think the RED is to much, the CRIMSON about right, the BRIGHT RED too visible. The paddles will also be painted the same color as the wheels.
So RED, CRIMSON, BRIGHT RED ???
Jan
Hmm, I seem to remember that BN discussion. I’m leaning toward the Crimson, the other reds seem to much “red” in sunlight and “reflective” in lamp light.My vote is also Crimson. But I know the discussion about my BN-Red. So, I am glad I am not the only Crimson voter.
And about all the stanchions: you trimmed the line off the decks very well.
Regards, Peter
Beautiful Jan, just beautiful!
Then it’s by you also ‘End of Discussion’From the Admiral “the one in the middle”
Yes Indeed, I do not argue with the Admirals logic.Then it’s by you also ‘End of Discussion’
Hello Jan. True story- crimson it its. Fantastic work all round. These paddle boats look like really fun models to build. CheersYes Indeed, I do not argue with the Admirals logic.
I agree, these type of boats are a fun build. Like other builds there are head scratcher moments, the “aw gee wiz” times and the “ro-oh” that doesn’t look right revelations. The instructions and plans are easy to follow. I‘ve also learned to not out pace the instructions.Hello Jan. True story- crimson it its. Fantastic work all round. These paddle boats look like really fun models to build. Cheers
I‘ve become a ”You Tube” junkie. There all kinds of paddlewheel clips. Fascinating to see a modern version of a sternwheeler pushing a barge upriver.Very interesting about the chicken coup. You are making great progress now on the Chaperon!