YQ Bluenose Ted R

[RDN1954]

Should the brass strip be annealed prior to drilling?

No need; the brass supplied by YQ is soft enough. Make sure your drill bits are sharp.

 

[Ted Robinson]

No need; the brass supplied by YQ is soft enough. Make sure your drill bits are sharp.

Thanks

 

[Ted Robinson]

Got the first coat of white on the inner bulwarks.
I made samples of the other colors too. I red that copper red is correct for the hull, see sample, but a brighter red appeals to me.
I like the copper red too
Could I get feedback please?
Best regards
Ted

 

[Ted Robinson]

I painted all the rails and waterways prior to assembly, while masking the bond area.

Too late on the waterways but I'll mask and paint the rails first.
Thanks
Ted

 

[Peter Voogt]

Could I get feedback please?

Yes you can: It’s a personal choice how it look to you in real view. What I see on my screen is depending of the color setting of your camera, this web-site and my screen.
Regards, Peter

 

[Ted Robinson]

Yes you can: It’s a personal choice how it look to you in real view. What I see on my screen is depending of the color setting of your camera, this web-site and my screen.
Regards, Peter

Thank you Peter. I think I'm going to go with the red copper color but will probably reconsider constantly until its time to paint the hull.
All of our lights are LED due to city regulations here on Los Angeles and that makes my photos bluer than in real life.
Best regards
Ted

 

[Ted Robinson]

Is it necessary to apply primer before painting the paper wood or stain control?
Regards
Ted

 

[RDN1954]

Is it necessary to apply primer before painting the paper wood or stain control?
Regards
Ted

I applied primer for a topcoat, but none for the application of stain.

 

[RDN1954]

Got the first coat of white on the inner bulwarks.
I made samples of the other colors too. I red that copper red is correct for the hull, see sample, but a brighter red appeals to me.
I like the copper red too
Could I get feedback please?
Best regards
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I would opt for a brighter red, but… your shipyard, your choices.

 

[Rob444]

Is it necessary to apply primer before painting the paper wood or stain control?
Regards
Ted

I always like a coat or 2 of sanding sealer.

 

[Ted Robinson]

I applied primer for a topcoat, but none for the application of stain.

Thank you. I'll prime everything in the future.
Ted

 

[Ted Robinson]

I would opt for a brighter red, but… your shipyard, your choices.

I think you're right. It's just too dull. The little lady should have a brighter finish.
Thank you,
Ted

 

[Ted Robinson]

I've been busy painting the waterways and rails. Two coats on most three on the bulwarks.
Ted

 

[Ted Robinson]

I've been working for days on the butchered waterways.
Almost done and ready to paint again. For some reason this is nerve wracking and I can't work for more than a few minutes at a time.
Best regards
Ted

 

[RDN1954]

I've been working for days on the butchered waterways.
Almost done and ready to paint again. For some reason this is nerve wracking and I can't work for more than a few minutes at a time.
Best regards
Ted

The supplied waterways are very fragile, plus they lay bare any inconsistency in your frames...
Take care!

 

[Ted Robinson]

I'm already in waterway hell from the mistakes and liberties I took with them earlier. I actually mistakenly got two segments turned upside down and trimmed them to fit only to have to go back and trim the other side during installation.
In addition the damage inside to the jig fixture when removing the frames to rebuild the hull from scratch caused the top of the frames to be a little inconsistent.
Once again, the advice I was given proves to be correct.
Any slight mistake made at one step will magnify later on.
I also ran into problems at the stern interior bulwark. I cobbled together a solution as best I could and will have to live with it.
I really am looking forward to getting the hull assembled and move on to something different.
Best regards,
Ted
Ps doing a paint test on a Burgundy color for the hull later today.

 

[Daniel20]

Hang in there Ted, eventually it will all come together. On the positive side look at the valuable experience you're gaining.

 

[RDN1954]

My build has a slightly deviating stern. That was giving me an awful load of issues, from frame pitches and waterways to the monkeyrails. Prepare to make some parts yourself. It'll take time but it will be rewarding.

 

[Ted Robinson]

My build has a slightly deviating stern. That was giving me an awful load of issues, from frame pitches and waterways to the monkeyrails. Prepare to make some parts yourself. It'll take time but it will be rewarding.

I'm moving slowly. Don't know what a monkey rail is.
I bought some Tamiya masking tape looking to provide the best finish possible.
Should I seal the edge of the masking tape with clear coat when painting the hull?
Thanks for the advice.
Best regards,
Ted

 

[Ted Robinson]

Waterways are painted!!!
Still no where close to perfect but best I can achieve.
Moving on the the railings.