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I agree,this is the result I achieved using a multi stage process incorporating gilding paste followed by sealing then an acrylic wash,finally drybrushing to accentuate the depth.More detail in my Caroline log.

 

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Kind Regards

 

Nigel

Currently working on Royal Caroline

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What a model you have built!

I am planning to order Royal Caroline and your blog will be an excellent instruction book.

Two questions:

 

1. Is it possible to get pear and boxwood from UK?

I fear the postage to Sweden will be much higher from the US.

 

2. And is pear easy to bend and shape for the second layer of the hull?

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Thank you Tom :)

Yes,Pear and box are available in the UK,however Arkowood in Germany may work out cheaper for you.I don't use them personally,but lots of other builders on here swear by them.They are a little cheaper but for me the postage would balance the cost,for you,it would probably work in your favour.

  Even when dry,Pear is extremely flexible.Only the worst bends require steam etc and this makes the pear able to take very tight curves.The only time you might snap a plank is sometimes the grain in the Pear takes on a sudden change in direction and results in a very weak strip.

There is a link to the Arkowood site in the timber suppliers thread ;)

 

Kind Regards

 

Nigel

Currently working on Royal Caroline

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