Model Shipways Sailing Pram

[Big Enus]

This is my 3rd build but my first attempt at a brief build log. (please tell me if I'm in the wrong spot). I purchased the 3 ship combo after advice from members here and I have added the Boston Whitehall tender and the Dory to completed ships area. (I think). Anyway here are some photos of where I'm up to with the Pram. To make the boat more stable on the 'supplied building board' I chocked out under the bow & Stern transom. Boat dimensions have come out OK. Ive just completed 3 in 1 primer prep coat (taubmans)inside and out. I then sanded prep coat and applied first coat of Model Expo warm white to outside of hull. I will resume my build log from here going forward.

 

[Rob444]

Your sailing pram looks great. I know there are a few build logs (mine included) that can be helpful.

Rob

 

[Big Enus]

Thanks for the support everyone. 1st coat of copper red on inside hull,daggerboard,rudder and mast support. Is it best to buy a small gravity sprayer for better results?. Also my old school mate back in the 1960's had a sabot (pram) that his father built in there shed. I always remember all the sawdust and shavings everywhere. Funny how modelling brings back memories.

 

[Namabiiru]

By gravity sprayer, I assume you mean a gravity feed airbrush? I consider my airbrush to be an indispensable piece of kit. Whether you get a gravity feed or syphon feed is a matter of personal preference, I think, but syphon feeds are more economical in terms of wasted paint and generally easier to clean.

 

[Rob444]

Just from experience, make sure the dagger board will still slide into the trunk after you paint. I usually use sanding sealer before I paint. It helps seal the grain and makes for smoother painting IMHO.

 

[Big Enus]

Painting finished for hull.Model expo Copper red Hull,Warm White Hull and 'O Cedar' furniture polish for thwarts and stern sheets. I failed to allow a small gap between stern sheets. I'm so glad I didn't start the bigger ships first. So much learning here! but lots of fun.