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Upper hull sanding and fairing has been completed so I masked off and starting prepping the gunports for paint.

First any little gaps in and around the ports were filled with filler and then sanded gently back and then two coats of Tamiya surface primer was applied, next up will be painting the ports in red ochre, then fitting the frieze panels and finally to complete the lower hull sanding.

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.

Nice to see her progress!

Transoms being faired in.

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!

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 hours ago, dvm27 said:

Well, that took considerably less time to frame than Pegasus I'll bet!

Considerably.

Chapter 1 has now been completed with all framing done.

Lots of sanding and fairing of the hull has begun, this is going to take time and make a lot of mess.

Then Chapter 2 will start with the painting of the gunports and installation of the frieze panels.

Looks Awesome.

Transoms sat in place but no glue yet.

Looking really good JJ.

Aft cant framing completed and then I added the two inner stern posts ready for the transoms.

Cornwall has it back in stock.

53 minutes ago, palmerit said:

Would this be called a "Frame on Bulkhead" model (and if planked a "Plank on Frame on Bulkhead" model)? I don't think I've seen one like this. Will it be planked or partially planked or planked on one side?

Hi

It will be planked from the wales up, and maybe one or two strakes below, posssibly even the garboard strake.

More framing and started on the port deadwood.

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.

Nice to see you back working on the Speedwell.

47 minutes ago, scrubbyj427 said:

Thank you Yves.

 

I couldn’t bear to look at those massive empty etched basswood panels any longer! They had to go on.

Once attached I actually drown the friezes in WOP a couple times. It adds Some depth to the printing as well as protects them. Now when I go to touch up the gunports with red I can be semi messy and the paint will just wipe off. I did this with Winnie too and was happy with the results.

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.

Port side square framing well underway.

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?

Nice progress.

Port side framing ready for cleaning of laser char.

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.

Work on the forward apron and cant frames has begun, nothing glued in place yet, just checking the fit.

Liking the progress, what material will you be planking with? AYC like the other prototype?