HMS Jalouse - Caldercraft by Ted

[Ted Robinson]

I have made the shortened parts that should now fit
I have the both crosstree built.
Sanding still needed. Got the thin Ca glue all over the okace.

 

[RDN1954]

Got the thin Ca glue all over the okace.

For these kind of assemblies I would try and use ordinary woodglue.

 

[Ted Robinson]

For these kind of assemnlies i would try and use ordinary woodglue.

I agree.

 

[Ted Robinson]

I got the first top glued up. I had to demo most of the left half because the plans are a little bit off from side to side
Once again not perfect but I'm satisfied.t

 

[Daniel20]

I got the first top glued up. I had to demo most of the left half because the plans are a little bit off from side to side
Once again not perfect but I'm satisfied.tView attachment 532101

That looks good Ted, a little sanding here and there and you've got it.

 

[Ted Robinson]

That looks good Ted, a little sanding here and there and you've got it.

Thanks

 

[GrantTyler]

Lovely progress Ted. Cheers Grant

 

[Ted Robinson]

I have the tops of both Crosstrees done. Next is drilling and painting then do the bottom sides of the tops.by

 

[Ted Robinson]

Here's the first coat of flat black enamel. I haven't sanded it.
Should I send and do another coat. I like seeing the grain thru the paint

 

[Ted Robinson]

Argh, this is so frustrating. U work so hard to make a decent looking part and do have the ability to apply a decent finish.
When
I've tried acrylic paint but it doesn't sand well. Now trying enamel but had to thin it to keep it from being uneven. Now I have a splotchy finish.
I really need to find a material/method that is consistent and gives a superior finish.

 

[RDN1954]

Argh, this is so frustrating. U work so hard to make a decent looking part and do have the ability to apply a decent finish.
When
I've tried acrylic paint but it doesn't sand well. Now trying enamel but had to thin it to keep it from being uneven. Now I have a splotchy finish.
I really need to find a material/method that is consistent and gives a superior finish.

Whenever feasible, I would sand any part, unless the size of the part is such that I, in all honesty, cannot manipulate the part anymore. Sanding does not remove the grain; too many layers of paint do.
As far as applying finish goes, I prefer to stick to one system per part or assembly. Mixing will have unexpected, unwanted results. I might use a colored stain to obtain a possibly darker appearance, always followed by a transparent topcoat. Depending on the look I'm after the topcoat might be semi-gloss or matt (more often than not I'll apply semi-gloss, since I like the appearance). The topcoat must be compatible with the paint system you selected.

Furthermore, a lot has been written on applying any finish, it might be worth your time searching for some more information on this topic on this or any other forum.