dgbot

Keep up the great work Cap't, I am learning quite a bit from your build.

David B

Happy Birthday Nils another day older and another masterpiece in the works.

David B

I am a fan of painting my models.  I start with a coat of sealer to insure even coverage then a primer if needed then airbrush the colors needed.  My Latham has paint hull and masts etc.  Fishing Schooners were identified by their colors from a distance.  The real vessels were always painted or had other protection from the elements.  This is a judgement call and it would depend on what you are building and what you are trying to show.

David B

I invested in a Badger 360 dual action airbrush with a compressor.  I found it superior to rattle cans for ease of use and control of the spray.  I started out years ago with a Paashe single action H. I have always had trouble with cans.

David B

Ray you did  nice job on your anchors but you forgot to blacken your rings or are you leaving them that color.

David B

Looking good Andrew and you are working with the old adage "You never have enough clamps."

David B

Marvelous work Per.

David B

My first attempt came out on the sloppy side plus I was able to get some photo paper to use. I also had to get a new printer wireless this time and I was on the phone with tech support to get it running properly. But I am happy with the quality of the printing and not having to sit,next to it with a cable. The only drawback is it uses a tricolor ink cartridge and they are not cheap. I took this photo with my smartphone as my camera needs batteries.

David B.

The hanging a weight to line that you make is to not stretch it but cause the fibers to set into each other.

David B

What brand of paint do you use and the type of airbrush?   I am curious because of the scale you are working in.

David B

Magnifique Danny  wonderful do over and quite a bit of outside  the box thinking as well as steady hands.

David B

A nice bit of useful info and history about an interesting vessel.

David 

Before you paint the hull I would advise sealing the hull.  The Mahogany planks may absorb the paint requiring several coats of paint.  This you do not want.

David B

Eye strain and cramping fingers good luck and I can't wait to see the end result.

David B

A neat and clean bit of work.  Well done.

David B

I echo the above sentiments.  May your mother in law feel better soon.

David B

I have seen many miniatures over the years and can happily say that you are an artist.  I would love to see your model at Manitowoc for the next show.

Beautiful and fantastic.

David B

I hope you have a successful do over.  It would be a shame otherwise.

David B

I am overjoyed seeing your active again.

David B

Now comes the fun part preparing the bottle    .

David B

Somehow the words "hospital food" and "quality" just don't seem to fit together in my experience.       I think I'll move to Oz if I need to be in one.

David B

Your way of doing flags is a good way of thinking outside the box. Bravo.

David B

Nice way to use a plane. What brand do you have?

David B

Nils, the plating enhances the narrowness of the beam. She must have been a speedy ship.

David

Don, I bought my Starrett straight edge 12" rule for almost nothing on EBay just look and be patient.

David B