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HMS Beagle - Occre by TedR

Ted Robinson

Ted Robinson

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Starting a new build is exciting. All possibilities are positive and the model hasn't had a chance to beat me up yet.
My kit won't arrive until Friday the 20th.
In frustration and that urge to build something I purchased a Metal Earth P47 mini kit. My eyes just aren't to to it. I then purchased a vintage Revell Cutty Sark. I built this kit one winter in Columbus Ohio half a century ago. That has been delayed in shipping too.
I was able to download the Marquardt AOTS on the Beagle. Doing an initial read on it now. I'll go back and study it this week. Another great adventure awaits.
Happy modelling,
Ted
 
You have cleared a lot of hurtles and learned many new things during the short period of time that I have been watching your posts. Something tells me that your new Beagle build will be rather pleasant without too many obstacles. You'll do fine!
 
Just received a set of acrylic paint for upcoming projects. Hoping to elevate the finish from here forward. This is probably my weakest area in modeling.IMG20260316113302.jpg
 
Ted Robinson said:
Just received a set of acrylic paint for upcoming projects. Hoping to elevate the finish from here forward. This is probably my weakest area in modeling.
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Painting has always been problematic for me, personally. I try to 'mimic' colors via stain, use wood that simulates the colors I need, and use alcohol-based dyes mixed with shellac to obtain 'washes' of colors while still allowing the wood's grain to show through. Mostly I use stain and Tru-oil as a finish. Painting has always proven tough for me, on wood. Perhaps I'm just lazy and don't care for all of the needful sealing, prep, fine sanding, etc. required to produce a realistic finish on the woods typically offered with kits. That's why I like stains and somewhat clear natural finishes. Very forgiving.
 
I also like the natural finish of a hand rubbed French polish. I mixed both of my new projects together. Also bought a vintage Revell Cutty Sark to build at the same time. I'm leaning towards stains and dyes on the Beagle. I gave a bottle of Indian ink for the black. Don't know what stain I could use for the white band.

Got some new carpenters glue and med thick CA for the project too. Now all I need is a kit.17737133305458856431918460929772.jpg
 
Ted Robinson said:
Starting a new build is exciting. All possibilities are positive and the model hasn't had a chance to beat me up yet.
My kit won't arrive until Friday the 20th.
In frustration and that urge to build something I purchased a Metal Earth P47 mini kit. My eyes just aren't to to it. I then purchased a vintage Revell Cutty Sark. I built this kit one winter in Columbus Ohio half a century ago. That has been delayed in shipping too.
I was able to download the Marquardt AOTS on the Beagle. Doing an initial read on it now. I'll go back and study it this week. Another great adventure awaits.
Happy modelling,
Ted
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You do great work Ted! Keep it up. As a physician/biologist I find the Beagle an intriguing build. Charles Darwin revolutionized the field of biology.

Rob
 
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Short of paint, the whitest wood (birch, lime, basswood?)
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Actually, 'holly' is the whitest wood you'll ever find, however. You'd have to mill it to specs because nobody seems to sell the stuff pre-made for planking. To finish it without having it turn yellow would require you to dilute a truly clear PVA glue 50/50 with distilled water, paint it onto the model, then sand it back down to natural wood finish. This will seal pores without yellowing, but that's also not really a finish, per se. Not sure how a PVA finish would actually weather the test of time. A slight yellowing will probably be unavoidable, regardless of what type of final finish you use.
 
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MThomas said:
I have a white dye, for shellac, that I'm going to try on some pearwood for a current build. It'll be more of a transparent whitewash than an opaque paint. I'll let you know how/if this works when I get to it.
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That sounds interesting. Be sure to post the results
 
Ted Robinson said:
Don't know what stain I could use for the white band.
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Have you considered using a white wood and forgetting the stain/dye? The below has holly bottom planking. Google David Antcherl ship models and click on images for a lot more pics. I have seen some of his models up close and personal and it really is a nice alternative. Gilmer Wood has plenty batts in stock, but I would also ask Ev Stevens at The Lumberyard as they will cut in sheets or strips if you wish. Just confirm it was harvested in winter and kiln dried immediately so it will not take on the blue fungus that could occur otherwise. I know Gilmer does this and I assume The Lumberyard does as well as they are pros at processing wood.
Allan

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Rob444 said:
You do great work Ted! Keep it up. As a physician/biologist I find the Beagle an intriguing build. Charles Darwin revolutionized the field of biology.

Rob
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I share your enthusiasm with his work and the field in general. I feel really good today. I think I've finally turned the corner and an getting a handle on my health again.
 
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