The Schooner Bluenose 1921, POF Yuanqing Models 1:72 [COMPLETED BUILD]

dockattner said:
Excuse me...it's not the BN - it's an ambassadorial ship.
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ROTF Paul, spell check didn't have a problem with the word ROTFROTF. It's my understanding that the BN 2 is used like an ambassador for Canada and Lunenburg to race and give tourist rides. "To maintain and ensure Bluenose II will serve as a sailing ambassador for Lunenburg, the Province of Nova Scotia and Canada." Quote from their website.
 
Good afternoon, here is a little more progress and method to show on my deck work. I have finished the lower fore deck with its stain then coats of clear poly.
The captains cabin with new roof is just dry fit for now.

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Next, I made a boarder on the cabins roof bottom side so as to make it fit over the cabin walls tightly (I may keep this as a removable feature) then shaped the top edges in a quarter round fashion. The cross bracing is just temporary.

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And last for now the fiddly bits sitting in their que.

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I have to tell you I am getting nervous about painting the exterior top three boards on the hull exterior. It's going to take every ounce of my talent and then some to make it come out to my satisfaction. Drips, brush marks, bleed out under the masking tape just cannot be allowed to happen.

Thanks for taking a look with me and happy modeling to you all.
 
Daniel20 said:
Good afternoon, here is a little more progress and method to show on my deck work. I have finished the lower fore deck with its stain then coats of clear poly.
The captains cabin with new roof is just dry fit for now.

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Next, I made a boarder on the cabins roof bottom side so as to make it fit over the cabin walls tightly (I may keep this as a removable feature) then shaped the top edges in a quarter round fashion. The cross bracing is just temporary.

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And last for now the fiddly bits sitting in their que.

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I have to tell you I am getting nervous about painting the exterior top three boards on the hull exterior. It's going to take every ounce of my talent and then some to make it come out to my satisfaction. Drips, brush marks, bleed out under the masking tape just cannot be allowed to happen.

Thanks for taking a look with me and happy modeling to you all.
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Good morning Daniel. All looking mighty fine. Your deck look suits your goal for the “ambassadorial “ look and feel you are going for. I would definitely keep the cabin top removable if possible. It will be a good feature to view those frames in side (as per your pic). The painting consternation…I share your worries :D . Cheers Grant
 
I like the idea to keep the roof of the aft cabin detachable, mind the main boom though...
As far a painting goes, I'm probably even worse with a paintbrush than you are; I had to remove my first try entirely, back to bare wood. In the end perseverance will prevail!
I'm also confident that in the next couple of updates, you'll astound us with a brilliant paintjob.
 
GrantTyler said:
Good morning Daniel. All looking mighty fine. Your deck look suits your goal for the “ambassadorial “ look and feel you are going for. I would definitely keep the cabin top removable if possible. It will be a good feature to view those frames in side (as per your pic). The painting consternation…I share your worries :D . Cheers Grant
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Thank you, Grant.
 
My recommendation on painting, is that if you are leaving the wood below it unpainted, then clear coat the unpainted wood first. And also clear coat the upper area that will be painted. This does two things, it protects the unpainted wood (should paint get on it, you can scrape it off with blade later if dried, or wipe off immediately with a damp paper towel prior to drying) and it keeps your tape line sharp.
The additional benefit is that the painted wood will need less coats because the wood is already sealed with the clear. However, the down side is the clear coated wood will make brush marks more of an issue. But with thinned painted and multiple coats, you should be fine. And you can always sand your paint with 2000 grit sandpaper and seal afterwards.
And finally you can use graphics tape for your separation line, which can be clear coated to ensure it stays on.

Ps - keep a damp paper towel handy for any potential drips or unwanted paint on the unpainted wood. Once clear coated it can be simply wiped off immediately with a damp paper towel.
 
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Dean62 said:
My recommendation on painting, is that if you are leaving the wood below it unpainted, then clear coat the unpainted wood first. And also clear coat the upper area that will be painted. This does two things, it protects the unpainted wood (should paint get on it, you can scrape it off with blade later if dried, or wipe off immediately with a damp paper towel prior to drying) and it keeps your tape line sharp.
The additional benefit is that the painted wood will need less coats because the wood is already sealed with the clear. However, the down side is the clear coated wood will make brush marks more of an issue. But with thinned painted and multiple coats, you should be fine. And you can always sand your paint with 2000 grit sandpaper and seal afterwards.
And finally you can use graphics tape for your separation line, which can be clear coated to ensure it stays on.

Ps - keep a damp paper towel handy for any potential drips or unwanted paint on the unpainted wood. Once clear coated it can be simply wiped off immediately with a damp paper towel.
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Excellent advice Dean, check out my next post.
 
Well its Friday and I am excited to post success with the midnight blue accent hull painting Whew!!
I started with the masking proceedure and remembered something Dean @Dean62 told me a long time ago to seal off your masking tape to prevent underruns. So I mixed a small batch of 50% water, 50% clear poly and painted a thin line along the masking line which acts as a seal, it worked perfectly!

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Being concerned with brush marks I mixed the paint at 11:1, 11 drops of paint and 1 drop of water. I hit it just right the first time and after two coats with very little or no brush marks here are the results.

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A major concern put to rest so now just need to place the 1/16" pin stripe tape I bought which I think will be a little more forgiving since I should be able to manipulate it into place.
Hope you enjoy and have a great weekend.
 
Daniel20 said:
Well its Friday and I am excited to post success with the midnight blue accent hull painting Whew!!
I started with the masking proceedure and remembered something Dean @Dean62 told me a long time ago to seal off your masking tape to prevent underruns. So I mixed a small batch of 50% water, 50% clear poly and painted a thin line along the masking line which acts as a seal, it worked perfectly!

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Being concerned with brush marks I mixed the paint at 11:1, 11 drops of paint and 1 drop of water. I hit it just right the first time and after two coats with very little or no brush marks here are the results.

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A major concern put to rest so now just need to place the 1/16" pin stripe tape I bought which I think will be a little more forgiving since I should be able to manipulate it into place.
Hope you enjoy and have a great weekend.
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That is looking very beautiful, Daniel. A nice deep blue paint.
Regards, Peter
 
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