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Thank you Carl!
 
A little brass work; presented its own set of problems but was a fun change of pace.
 




 

Dear friends, you are too good with my work and thank you for your compliment!
I'm trying to apply the best of techniques on this beautiful forum frequented by great artists!
it is thanks to your shares that I can  understand many things too difficult for me!

Steve, John, thank you for your kind words!
 
I learned how to make it rain in Central California...just try painting a model boat hull outside. After priming and sanding and adding the rub rails and priming again I moved onto painting. First, I sprayed the White band for the White waterline stripe. Once completely set I then added the 1/8" masking tape and burnished it down with my fingernail for a tight seal. I then sprayed the Chalky Blue from the deck rail up over the stripe tape using light coats so as not to bleed the paint under the edges. Once dry I then masked off along the top edge of the stripe tape with blue tape and paper towel overlapping the ends to protect the Chalky Blue and sprayed the True Blue. A tip for spraying paint with spray cans is to warm the paint can under running hot water, shaking frequently until a temperature change cannot be felt. This does two things; better atomizes the paint and increases the pressure in the can for better spray pattern. Also carefully and slowly remove the 1/8" tape at a 45 degree angle for a crisp edge. 
 
The colors due to lighting vary in the pictures, but the closest match to the real boat is the transom in the second picture.
 

 

 

 
Now to make seat cushions while paint dries. 

Thanks again for your kinds remarks! 
 
I made the seat cushions while waiting for paint on the hull to dry completely before having to mask it off. If masking tape is applied too soon it will leave impressions in the paint. I started the cushions using 3/16" scrap plywood. Cut the perimeter shape and hardened the exposed side walls with CA to prevent delamination of the plywood down the road. I then cut and formed wrinkles in the cushion and filled the top wood grain with glazing putty which also softened the wrinkles more. I added the piping using 1/32" solder and pressed it into the wrinkled edges as it was glued around the top perimeter. The two ends overlapped and were cut together to butt fit.

 

 
Here they are with the final paint color that was sprayed with Satin Finish to knock down the gloss.
 

 
Once the hull was dry I masked off the lower hull to prevent over spray on the hull finished colors. I use paper towel sections since they absorb the paint and do not support paint runs like so other materials. Here is an image of the upper hull sprayed the Chalky Blue.
 

 
While waiting for the Blue set I painted the cut surfaces of the starboard and port running lights and then added 5 minute epoxy to build up and shape the lenses for all three with the center light clear.
 

 
Once the Blue was set came the time consuming masking off of the Blue surfaces to paint the Sand and Limestone textured horizontal surfaces. Patience and 1/4" masking tape is required to do the job correctly. Here are the results when all the masking is removed.
 

 

 

 
I will next paint the inside of the work deck compartments Black, touch up the hatchway Black due to over spray. Then onto the eye candy small details starting with fittings and as time progresses the engine build up.
 
GREAT NEWS!!! I talked with a friend who wanted to borrow some pictures of my builds and he shared with me that he bought Scale Hardware and is in the process of adding them to his site which may be up and running soon. https://www.modelmotorcars.com I have suggested that he think about selling the various rivets in bulk packs for ship builders, and perhaps a sponsor for this site. Stay tuned!
 
 

I started work on small boats: I try to copy unworthily masterful job of Johann "archjofo" who made masterpieces for his Creole:
 

 

 

I fixed the decoration in place. Now I just try to polish it a bit 'and pass a coat of clear varnish
 

 

 

 

Hey Patrick, I actually meant that you are making it a challenge to match skills when I finally start my own motor yacht model.

Hi everyone
 
Well, Shadow's journey has been going slowly lately due to our house being painted. However, I've managed to work on her a little; so much so, that I've fashioned her three radar domes and antenna mast which are located on the top of the Sun Deck. At the rear of the main deck, I've added the twin staircases which lead from the deck above to the rear diving platform at the transom.
 
Still bucket loads of work, painting, puttying, etc, etc, etc (you know the drill )...
 
BTW, everything's still loosely placed in their respective locations; that's why they look a tad wonky!
 
All the best!
 
Cheers
 
Patrick

Beautiful, Patrick.  I'm thinking this may be your best yet.

Hello,
thanks for the positive feedback.
I'm still busy with the chain plates.
Here are some pictures of the current state of the model building:
 

 

 

 

 

While helping my wife over the weekend I researched paint colors and considered the various ways of simulating the non-skid texture. First, I painted the cabin belt that will be White and will allow it to set hard before masking off to spray the Chalky Blue. Then last, the non-skid deck texture was painted first with a flat Sand then covered with Fine Texture Limestone for the texture over the sand color. The bottom of the hull will be a True Blue. The fittings were painted with Chrome paint and the exhaust pipe with Stainless. Here are a few of the test painted parts so far. All paints are the Krylon brand.
 
The cabin belt painted White.

 
Assorted painted parts and colors.

 
Here are the non-skid textured surfaces. I was very pleased how it came out. One tip is to spray at a distance with light coats.

 
Here is a close-up showing the masking off details around the engine cover vents.

 
Now that the hull is sanded smooth ready for paint I will now add the rub rails on the sides and the false keel which will stick out from the hull surface.
 
 

I thank Mirabell61 , albert , druxey  .
Everything already in the shipyard .
Much work was .
Now time off  

Having seen your presentation during the NRG meeting in San Diego, I know you will do a modeling of the engine. This build is getting exciting and has been fun to follow. Keep up the great work, Ken.
 
Brian

Having seen your presentation during the NRG meeting in San Diego, I know you will do a modeling of the engine. This build is getting exciting and has been fun to follow. Keep up the great work, Ken.
 
Brian

Having seen your presentation during the NRG meeting in San Diego, I know you will do a modeling of the engine. This build is getting exciting and has been fun to follow. Keep up the great work, Ken.
 
Brian

Having seen your presentation during the NRG meeting in San Diego, I know you will do a modeling of the engine. This build is getting exciting and has been fun to follow. Keep up the great work, Ken.
 
Brian

Having seen your presentation during the NRG meeting in San Diego, I know you will do a modeling of the engine. This build is getting exciting and has been fun to follow. Keep up the great work, Ken.
 
Brian

are you making the engine? Reason I ask is that I have worked at Cummins in the marine section for over 30 years and am wondering which one it is!

Hey Patrick, I actually meant that you are making it a challenge to match skills when I finally start my own motor yacht model.

I must say, Patrick, not only is Shadow looking increasingly great, you know how to give one heck of a challenge! Keep up the great modeling
 
Brian

Your model is turning out beautiful, I have enjoyed following this blog. I seriously once drew up a boat similar to how yours is looking, but only drew the side view. Would you be willing to sell a set of plans? For how much if you do sell the plans?
 
Brian

So, it's been awhile since I've posted. I have been busy making many parts, but have been hesitant to post pictures until they are fully installed. I've also been a little hesitant to glue pieces down for fear that I'm forgetting something. With that said, tonight i installed the two stern swivel stocks and some of the locker bulkheads.

the stern decoration is almost over

 

 

 

 

Hey Patrick, I actually meant that you are making it a challenge to match skills when I finally start my own motor yacht model.

John, yes I will probably make a generic compass sine I have no reference for the original other than the 8 inch hole in the top surface of the bridge.
 
I the meantime I could not find a source for a piano hinge as small as I needed I decided to make my own. Again the CAD drawing was used to develop the hinge tab length and size and one side drawn then copied and mirror imaged then rotated. I used .005" aluminum to replicate the stainless steel look of the original. Here is the process in photos of making the hatch hinge.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Now to make the large and small cleats while I keep checking for compass images that may work.