An opaque paint will block the light, like a flat black.
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My model rr buildings were built from cardstock, usually cut from cereal boxes, very opaque, used bracing inside.
While sleeping last night, I had a dream about those skylight doors. There is still something wrong with them...
First of all, according to the build kit, the doors are too small, resembling cabinet doors.
Besides, what are the slanted hatch lids for?
This morning, I had a closer look at some HMS Beagle plans and discovered that there is a ladder-way from the Captain's cabin to the upper deck.
Aha! So, these doors should be taller. . . I extended the doors and panel to indicate this.
First of all, according to the build kit, the doors are too small, resembling cabinet doors.
Besides, what are the slanted hatch lids for?
This morning, I had a closer look at some HMS Beagle plans and discovered that there is a ladder-way from the Captain's cabin to the upper deck.
Aha! So, these doors should be taller. . . I extended the doors and panel to indicate this.
How many bumped heads?
I was hoping to get a start on planking, but there is still a matter of wiring that runs within the hull area. I need to do the wiring first.
The wiring is for lighting. There are several lights I wish to explore. There are the skylighting areas and the night lights. HMS Beagle did not install any port-starboard (red-green) nav lights. However, it did use lanterns during the night. I will be installing some lanterns in this build. The wiring needs to be fine/thin to conceal it where possible. Yesterday I ordered the wires, and that will take a while to arrive.
I am also still waiting for a book to arrive, HMS Beagle, which has been delayed from the USA. After my recent adventure into constructing the captain's skylight, I realised how little I know about ship design and what to look for. I hope this book will provide me with a better understanding of the construction of the HMS Beagle. I know there is a better book on this subject, but it's too expensive to justify the cost of what I can do with this kit.
About the lighting. AI tells me the following...
The wiring is for lighting. There are several lights I wish to explore. There are the skylighting areas and the night lights. HMS Beagle did not install any port-starboard (red-green) nav lights. However, it did use lanterns during the night. I will be installing some lanterns in this build. The wiring needs to be fine/thin to conceal it where possible. Yesterday I ordered the wires, and that will take a while to arrive.
I am also still waiting for a book to arrive, HMS Beagle, which has been delayed from the USA. After my recent adventure into constructing the captain's skylight, I realised how little I know about ship design and what to look for. I hope this book will provide me with a better understanding of the construction of the HMS Beagle. I know there is a better book on this subject, but it's too expensive to justify the cost of what I can do with this kit.
About the lighting. AI tells me the following...
I got a couple of postal deliveries. Two books arrived, and I am happy to have received them.
Yesterday, I bought a tin of satin clear varnish and a tin of sanding sealer (pore filler lacquer) from the local hardware store.
As recommended by the kit instructions, I gave the deck a coat of sealer.
Yesterday, I bought a tin of satin clear varnish and a tin of sanding sealer (pore filler lacquer) from the local hardware store.
As recommended by the kit instructions, I gave the deck a coat of sealer.
I have Zinzer's premixed shellac sealer (white), and your deck is awesome. Ready to seal the Lobster Smack deck.