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[Ted Robinson]

I finished installing the port side lower deadeyes. Their all installed now.
I ordered some titanium white acrylic paint to closer match the vinyl pinstriping installed earlier.

 

[Daniel20]

One of the features of the BN II the upper line just below the white rail cap is a yellow line, analogous to our BN I's white line. You can clearly see the dead eye straps go over the yellow line. Now at the wider white waterline stripe they painted the straps white at their crossings. The metal straps on the real BN's lay much further down than on the models. Something to think about.



It is hard to tell on the original BN and the new one, but where the straps are not touching the hull, the strapping stays black but touching the hull it gets whatever color it crosses.

 

[Ted Robinson]

One of the features of the BN II the upper line just below the white rail cap is a yellow line, analogous to our BN I's white line. You can clearly see the dead eye straps go over the yellow line. Now at the wider white waterline stripe they painted the straps white at their crossings. The metal straps on the real BN's lay much further down than on the models. Something to think about.

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It is hard to tell on the original BN and the new one, but where the straps are not touching the hull, the strapping stays black but touching the hull it gets whatever color it crosses.

 

[Ted Robinson]

I'm doing mine like the top photo.
I just did most of the first coat with the Titanium white. It came out looking much cleaner. I got the paint at Amazon. It's easier to paint with than the Model Expo paint I was using.
Best regards,
Ted

 

[Ted Robinson]

Working on repainting all the warm white acrylic I used previously. When compared side by side the warm white looks dirty.
Compare the rails with the bulwarks.
Best regards
Ted

 

[Ted Robinson]

It's really frustrating to paint the white and over paint onto the black. The area is so small that I'm not sure I should be using masking tape. I guess that comes with the project. My elderly shakes doesn't help.
Best regards
Ted

 

[RDN1954]

I know, it's a it overdue, but, I painted all the railing stuff prior to attaching the parts to the hull. I used a 1mm wide tape to keep the bond areas clear of paint. Once painted, I stuck with the color scheme.

 

[Ted Robinson]

I know, it's a it overdue, but, I painted all the railing stuff prior to attaching the parts to the hull. I used a 1mm wide tape to keep the bond areas clear of paint. Once painted, I stuck with the color scheme.

What a great idea. I will remember that one.
Best regards
Ted

 

[Ted Robinson]

Somehow I have installed this lower deadeye too high.
I will try to lower it if possible but have a spare brass blank if necessary.
Ted

 

[RDN1954]

Somehow I have installed this lower deadeye too high.
I will try to lower it if possible but have a spare brass blank if necessary.
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It's a build which keep you on your toes. One moment not paying attention and you've gotten yourself a redo.

 

[Ted Robinson]

It's a build which keep you on your toes. One moment not paying attention and you've gotten yourself a redo.

I must definitely be showing signs of impending senility.
The mistakes seem to be the best teachers.
At any rate I was able to pull the nails, move it down and reinstall without having to make another. Sorry for the poor photos. Hands shaking from medications.
I've finished touching up the hull paint. Giving it until tomorrow and will start the clear matte poly finish.
Best regards
Ted

 

[AllanKP69]

I just did most of the first coat with the Titanium white. It came out looking much cleaner. I got the paint at Amazon.

Thankfully for us there are choices for us when it comes to paint. FWIW craft paints like the one you show goes on much lighter and is muted in color compared to student or professional artist tubed acrylics which will give you the most opaque, deepest color using the least amount of paint. The choice is really dependent on the finished look that is desired. I prefer the tubed acrylics most of the time, but if the client wants a more "aged" look I go with the bottled craft paints.
Allan

 

[Ted Robinson]

I have filed the mounting to fit over the keel. Since they are both the same height they won't fit if I place the forward one where the keel sweeps upward.
The best placement I have come up with is shown below.
Does this appear workable to you fellows with more skill and experience?
Best regards,
Ted

 

[Daniel20]

Hi Ted, that placement is exactly the way I did it.

 

[RDN1954]

I used a filler on the fwd support, so the position would be matching the drawing.

 

[Ted Robinson]

Hi Ted, that placement is exactly the way I did it.

Thanks, I thought that was the way you did it in your build log.
Ted

 

[Ted Robinson]

I used a filler on the fwd support, so the position would be matching the drawing.

Thank you, I'll look up your build log
Best regards
Ted

 

[Ted Robinson]

Chucked up the pedestal stands and gave them a good polishing.
Ted

 

[Ted Robinson]

Started the ship's boats.
This should be fun.
Hopefully I can make at least one that is usable.
Best regards
Ted

 

[Ted Robinson]

This isn't as bad as I thought it would be. Still needs some tuning.
Best regards,
Ted