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Yes makes sense Rob 👍
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Next i painted the inboard side of the bulwarks in mat white. I painted this first before laying the deck planks, that way i dont damage the planks with tape.
Also i wanted to paint first before cutting out the water escape hatches again to avoid having to apply masking tape to the outer black hull.
Its the first time i used an airbrush for painting, it was getting used to to control the correct flow but it turned out quite well.
So next i will cut out the hatches. While im still pressing down those rivets in the copper plates
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Your copper tape looks good Rob! And indeed much faster. Maybe for a next build in the future
I was not such a fan of tape because most of the time you can see its tape
and not real plates. Tape tends to rinkle. But your method seems to work out just fine. I guess your tape is thicker than what some other people use.
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6 minutes ago, rwiederrich said:
I didn’t want to step on your toes, but the plate example you gave of an actual hull is more of what you’re looking for. The nail impressions need to be imprints not headed.
Good jobRob
Im glad you told me before i glued them on, indeed lets make it look more like the real ship
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2 hours ago, rwiederrich said:
Well you don't want the nails to protrude like rivet heads. You're doing so well....don't make that mistake.
Rob
Thank you for your advice Rob, I will see if i can hammer those rivet heads down in between two metal plates, so they look more like nails.
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So! Time for another update. When i looked at old pictures of the real ship when she was still in service i saw that on the waterline and below it there were two strips guiding the copper plates. So i added those too after marking the waterline. These strips were cut from strips of deck planking and cut to shape.
After having a final check on the hull i applied pitch black alcohol ink to paint the hull black instead of real paint. That way the wooden planking is still visible.
This i will protect with shellac later on.
Nxt step is installing the copper plates. That will be a new adventure
Just doubting if i will weather the copper plates using burnishing fluid or leave them fresh.
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On 6/2/2024 at 3:10 PM, Rick310 said:
Beautiful planking job!!
Rick
Thanks Rick!
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On 6/2/2024 at 1:25 AM, Kelp said:
The planking looks great! This will turn into a very nice model.
Don
Thank you Don!
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On 6/1/2024 at 11:14 PM, petervisser said:
Hi Hostez,
Wow, such a beautifully planked hull. Seems a shame to hide it under paint and copper tiles. That said, a black and copper hull look fantastic! All the best going forward!
Peter
Thank you Peter
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8 hours ago, schooner said:
Looking very good!
Thank you very much Tim.
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CUTTY SARK by Hostez - Sergal - 1:78
in - Kit build logs for subjects built from 1851 - 1900
Posted · Edited by Hostez
I also uploaded a compilation video, on the progress of my cutty sark.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCQaWPmASMGVXQIBkXrfEXw