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Trussben

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  1. Those are some of the hardest things on a fully framed model to make, I think my Pegasus ones had two or three attempts before I was happy to move on. Try building some of the other stuff and come back to it with a fresher mind - I know that always helps me when I get frustrated. Looking fantastic either way.
  2. Hey JJ Im actually thinking of going for a more toned down look and the red ochre would match better with the pear framing instead of competing against it. Also toying in my mind about black channel wales and gunport lids to do maybe a bit of a Nelson chequer type of look, decisions decisions!
  3. While the sanding goes on, and on and on, I decided to take a look at which shade of red that I will use on this model, I used ME Bulwarks red on my Winnie but may change to something different.
  4. All framing has now been completed and the sanding and fairing of the hull has begun, this is going to take time and make a lot of mess.
  5. Hi It will be planked from the wales up, and maybe one or two strakes below, posssibly even the garboard strake.
  6. It’s an ink stabilizer and UV protector that helps stop fading. spray on until wet and then allow to dry, I use the Krylon brand stuff. The dullcoat is a varnish lacquer that will do the final seal and give a tougher finish.
  7. I have had good luck with the printed Friezes by doing this as well, but I first spray them after they come off the printer with a matt fixative, when they have been glued on the model I then give them a couple of coats of Testors Dullcoat.
  8. What red did you use? The paintings seem to show more of a brighter orangie red? Do you plan on straight main wales or in anchor stock style? Any type of templates for keeping the port surrounds at the correct width?
  9. Starboard side framing completed, now onto the port side. Obviously it looks awful at this stage as it needs “a **** ton” of sanding and fairing but we will get to that soon enough.
  10. Work on the forward apron and cant frames has begun, nothing glued in place yet, just checking the fit.
  11. Liking the progress, what material will you be planking with? AYC like the other prototype?
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