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Well the brig is now hitting the rigging stage and I have now placed the standing rigging as per the plans, I have been looking at other builds to see any additions others may have worked out for extra rigging and am adding where I can. 
 
Im now planning the running rigging and have had to place blocks in new positions due to me not thinking ahead. But I'm pleased so far and it's just nice seeing a box of wood become something in the end. Cheers all
 
terry

The Tamils tape is great stuff, it should as such at that width be able to meander to the line if it isn't a perfect straight line. Another trick I used in the past was to lay the tape then with a very fine wet and dry paper, run the paper along the tape edge it flattens it perfectly. I use to paint military aircraft for a living and masking a 360 degree circle by hand for roundels was a great way to use masking tape as a tool.
 
Even though the hull is black I'd be tempted to white prime the hull, mark the waterline on the white primer, then mask inside those lines so you create the waterline part under the tape, slightly rub along the tape then spray the hull black, this is the tricky part, don't wait for the black to dry totally, leave a little tab at the end of the tape and take the tape off, do it in one delecate pull and this will prevent any bleeding drying on or under the tape pulling any black away. Let it dry then mask the black up and spray the White. Black over white will be perfect for seeing the coverage. Do gentle coats as well, 3 good thin coats just wet enough to cover would be ideal rather than 1 thick coat which will bleed. Acrylic is perfect and it drys pretty fast as well but I'd be tempted to give the black 48 hours before placing masking tape on it.
 
Just one other, give the white primer a little scuff with one of those gentle kitchen scouring pads, they do a nice job without marking the primer. Best of luck and it the tape needs cutting in half just lay it on a clean table and cut down the center so you have two good edges with one bit of tape, the Tanya stuff is very forgiving and re sticks perfectly.

Well after three months of learning loads from this site and attempting to move along I have finally, apart from the odd touch up, sort of finished my Endeavours longboat, I will post a few more pics as I would welcome critism ect as to what I could do better. I have made many mistakes along the way and the rigging is as best I can make out from the awful kit instructions, but I have never enjoyed doing something so much before.

Well the brig is now hitting the rigging stage and I have now placed the standing rigging as per the plans, I have been looking at other builds to see any additions others may have worked out for extra rigging and am adding where I can. 
 
Im now planning the running rigging and have had to place blocks in new positions due to me not thinking ahead. But I'm pleased so far and it's just nice seeing a box of wood become something in the end. Cheers all
 
terry

I would do as joe, little trick to do with the masking tape is to tear a thin strip from the main strip and mask the line as the thinner the tape the easier it is to make a line and any slight bends to the line can be easily done with a thinner strip. Then mask over the original masking line with a wider bit. Also, before applying the tape run the sticky side across your trousers, jeans ect as this removes any ailments on the sticky section and creates a tighter fit to the area being masked.

Nice one Andrew, she is a lovely ship for sure. I read the notes for some of the completed builds on here and they helped big time. I have just finished the standing rigging on my own supply  and now planning and working out the running rigging. I went for windows at the rear of the ship which I sourced from dolls house shops and decided I didnt like the white finish on the hull and went for a varnish finish. Been on it for 14 months now and it has been a great learning kerb. So ill pull up a plank and follow along.
 
Terry

That's amazing, it makes you realise as well just how superb the craftsman were in the 18th and 19th centuries to have made models for presentation to the crown when a ship was placed for contract. Your work is just a pleasure to watch, such skills are becoming a thing of the past now, so long may ship models reign to keep something of the past alive.

If the worst comes to the worst drop the ladder into some nail varnish remover for a little while, it will take away the ca glue. May mean putting it together again. If you use a cotton bud and apply the nail varnish remover youd be able to thin it enough to wipe it clean.

If the worst comes to the worst drop the ladder into some nail varnish remover for a little while, it will take away the ca glue. May mean putting it together again. If you use a cotton bud and apply the nail varnish remover youd be able to thin it enough to wipe it clean.

If the worst comes to the worst drop the ladder into some nail varnish remover for a little while, it will take away the ca glue. May mean putting it together again. If you use a cotton bud and apply the nail varnish remover youd be able to thin it enough to wipe it clean.

If the worst comes to the worst drop the ladder into some nail varnish remover for a little while, it will take away the ca glue. May mean putting it together again. If you use a cotton bud and apply the nail varnish remover youd be able to thin it enough to wipe it clean.

If the worst comes to the worst drop the ladder into some nail varnish remover for a little while, it will take away the ca glue. May mean putting it together again. If you use a cotton bud and apply the nail varnish remover youd be able to thin it enough to wipe it clean.

Looking superb indeed. I am going to do the revell 1:350 bismark kit after christmas (I am just finishing the rigging on my Supply) and want to do something different for a bit. I have some PE and am looking at components at the moment so I can put lights inside the ship. I must say, after looking at how tiny the PE is I am now wondering if my eye sight will finally fall apart. I noticed you are painting your PE, I have seen other ships where it is left in brass but I think id prefer to paint it as well.

Looking superb indeed. I am going to do the revell 1:350 bismark kit after christmas (I am just finishing the rigging on my Supply) and want to do something different for a bit. I have some PE and am looking at components at the moment so I can put lights inside the ship. I must say, after looking at how tiny the PE is I am now wondering if my eye sight will finally fall apart. I noticed you are painting your PE, I have seen other ships where it is left in brass but I think id prefer to paint it as well.

Looking superb indeed. I am going to do the revell 1:350 bismark kit after christmas (I am just finishing the rigging on my Supply) and want to do something different for a bit. I have some PE and am looking at components at the moment so I can put lights inside the ship. I must say, after looking at how tiny the PE is I am now wondering if my eye sight will finally fall apart. I noticed you are painting your PE, I have seen other ships where it is left in brass but I think id prefer to paint it as well.

Not sure if you have it or have seen it, but there is a great book entitled "Nelson's Favourite: Hms Agamemnon At War 1781-1809. I am hoping to make this model at some point and the book is a nice little reference item to have.

Not sure if you have it or have seen it, but there is a great book entitled "Nelson's Favourite: Hms Agamemnon At War 1781-1809. I am hoping to make this model at some point and the book is a nice little reference item to have.

Hi all,
 
As many will know, they are now using the pink scheme on HMS Victory which made me wonder if all the ships connected to Nelson or the fleet at Trafalger were of the same scheme.
 
I decided to write to the restoration boss at Victory to pose the question and below is his reply which makes for interesting reading, especially if anyone has it in their mind to do a repaint of any model they have. I am hoping to try HMS Agamemnon at some point and am looking into the pink scheme for her, even though as you caan see from the mail, they have no information as such.
 
Regards
 
Terry
 
Terry,


 
Thanks for the email.


 
Unfortunately, there appears to have been fairly wide discrepancy across the fleet for how colours were mixed. Below is a table that gives details of the data I have for ships, aside from Victory, in the run up to Trafalgar.


 
Ship

Date

Purpose

Stores Consumed

Ratio Yellow:White

Temeraire
20/11/1805
Sundry work of the ship and boats
Paint, yellow, 80lbs
1:0
Thunderer
28/09/1805
Painting new work and mending ship’s sides and sundry parts
Yellow, 70lbs, white, 50lbs
7:5
Thunderer
01/10/1805
Painting the ship’s head and stern, quarter deck, poop and freshening the sides, painting the launch, fire buckets &c.
Paint, white, 80lbs, yellow 96lbs
5:4
Ajax
26/12/1805
Painting the boats and freshening the paint on the stern
Paint, white, 50lbs; yellow, 100lbs
2:1
Revenge
17/10/1805
To painting the ship’s topsides
Paint, white, 44lbs; yellow, 130lbs.
3:1
Revenge
01/06/1806
Repairing the paint on the ship’s sides
Paint, white 88lbs, yellow, 92lbs
1:1
Prince
28/09/1805
Painting the ship’s sides and weatherworks, and refreshing the paint in other places
Yellow, 200lbs
1:0

 
From the above table, it can be seen that the British ships at Trafalgar had sides painted with paint that was either pure yellow (Prince, Temeraire), used a mix of two or three parts yellow to one part white (Ajax and Revenge prior to the battle) or used a mixture that was (or was close to) equal parts yellow:white (Mars, Thunderer)


 
Unfortunately, I have not come acrioss any evidence for the specific manner in which HMS Agamemnon was painted.


 
I hope the above is of some interest, and apologise for being unable to offer greater assistance.


 
Kind regards,


 
Andrew

Hi all,
 
As many will know, they are now using the pink scheme on HMS Victory which made me wonder if all the ships connected to Nelson or the fleet at Trafalger were of the same scheme.
 
I decided to write to the restoration boss at Victory to pose the question and below is his reply which makes for interesting reading, especially if anyone has it in their mind to do a repaint of any model they have. I am hoping to try HMS Agamemnon at some point and am looking into the pink scheme for her, even though as you caan see from the mail, they have no information as such.
 
Regards
 
Terry
 
Terry,


 
Thanks for the email.


 
Unfortunately, there appears to have been fairly wide discrepancy across the fleet for how colours were mixed. Below is a table that gives details of the data I have for ships, aside from Victory, in the run up to Trafalgar.


 
Ship

Date

Purpose

Stores Consumed

Ratio Yellow:White

Temeraire
20/11/1805
Sundry work of the ship and boats
Paint, yellow, 80lbs
1:0
Thunderer
28/09/1805
Painting new work and mending ship’s sides and sundry parts
Yellow, 70lbs, white, 50lbs
7:5
Thunderer
01/10/1805
Painting the ship’s head and stern, quarter deck, poop and freshening the sides, painting the launch, fire buckets &c.
Paint, white, 80lbs, yellow 96lbs
5:4
Ajax
26/12/1805
Painting the boats and freshening the paint on the stern
Paint, white, 50lbs; yellow, 100lbs
2:1
Revenge
17/10/1805
To painting the ship’s topsides
Paint, white, 44lbs; yellow, 130lbs.
3:1
Revenge
01/06/1806
Repairing the paint on the ship’s sides
Paint, white 88lbs, yellow, 92lbs
1:1
Prince
28/09/1805
Painting the ship’s sides and weatherworks, and refreshing the paint in other places
Yellow, 200lbs
1:0

 
From the above table, it can be seen that the British ships at Trafalgar had sides painted with paint that was either pure yellow (Prince, Temeraire), used a mix of two or three parts yellow to one part white (Ajax and Revenge prior to the battle) or used a mixture that was (or was close to) equal parts yellow:white (Mars, Thunderer)


 
Unfortunately, I have not come acrioss any evidence for the specific manner in which HMS Agamemnon was painted.


 
I hope the above is of some interest, and apologise for being unable to offer greater assistance.


 
Kind regards,


 
Andrew

Hi all,
 
As many will know, they are now using the pink scheme on HMS Victory which made me wonder if all the ships connected to Nelson or the fleet at Trafalger were of the same scheme.
 
I decided to write to the restoration boss at Victory to pose the question and below is his reply which makes for interesting reading, especially if anyone has it in their mind to do a repaint of any model they have. I am hoping to try HMS Agamemnon at some point and am looking into the pink scheme for her, even though as you caan see from the mail, they have no information as such.
 
Regards
 
Terry
 
Terry,


 
Thanks for the email.


 
Unfortunately, there appears to have been fairly wide discrepancy across the fleet for how colours were mixed. Below is a table that gives details of the data I have for ships, aside from Victory, in the run up to Trafalgar.


 
Ship

Date

Purpose

Stores Consumed

Ratio Yellow:White

Temeraire
20/11/1805
Sundry work of the ship and boats
Paint, yellow, 80lbs
1:0
Thunderer
28/09/1805
Painting new work and mending ship’s sides and sundry parts
Yellow, 70lbs, white, 50lbs
7:5
Thunderer
01/10/1805
Painting the ship’s head and stern, quarter deck, poop and freshening the sides, painting the launch, fire buckets &c.
Paint, white, 80lbs, yellow 96lbs
5:4
Ajax
26/12/1805
Painting the boats and freshening the paint on the stern
Paint, white, 50lbs; yellow, 100lbs
2:1
Revenge
17/10/1805
To painting the ship’s topsides
Paint, white, 44lbs; yellow, 130lbs.
3:1
Revenge
01/06/1806
Repairing the paint on the ship’s sides
Paint, white 88lbs, yellow, 92lbs
1:1
Prince
28/09/1805
Painting the ship’s sides and weatherworks, and refreshing the paint in other places
Yellow, 200lbs
1:0

 
From the above table, it can be seen that the British ships at Trafalgar had sides painted with paint that was either pure yellow (Prince, Temeraire), used a mix of two or three parts yellow to one part white (Ajax and Revenge prior to the battle) or used a mixture that was (or was close to) equal parts yellow:white (Mars, Thunderer)


 
Unfortunately, I have not come acrioss any evidence for the specific manner in which HMS Agamemnon was painted.


 
I hope the above is of some interest, and apologise for being unable to offer greater assistance.


 
Kind regards,


 
Andrew

She looks absolutely stunning Hennie, that sideboard she sits on really does make her stand out. Can I ask how the dolphin mounts are placed, does the aggy just rest on them or are they fixed to her?
 
kind regards
 
terry

Hi all,
 
As many will know, they are now using the pink scheme on HMS Victory which made me wonder if all the ships connected to Nelson or the fleet at Trafalger were of the same scheme.
 
I decided to write to the restoration boss at Victory to pose the question and below is his reply which makes for interesting reading, especially if anyone has it in their mind to do a repaint of any model they have. I am hoping to try HMS Agamemnon at some point and am looking into the pink scheme for her, even though as you caan see from the mail, they have no information as such.
 
Regards
 
Terry
 
Terry,


 
Thanks for the email.


 
Unfortunately, there appears to have been fairly wide discrepancy across the fleet for how colours were mixed. Below is a table that gives details of the data I have for ships, aside from Victory, in the run up to Trafalgar.


 
Ship

Date

Purpose

Stores Consumed

Ratio Yellow:White

Temeraire
20/11/1805
Sundry work of the ship and boats
Paint, yellow, 80lbs
1:0
Thunderer
28/09/1805
Painting new work and mending ship’s sides and sundry parts
Yellow, 70lbs, white, 50lbs
7:5
Thunderer
01/10/1805
Painting the ship’s head and stern, quarter deck, poop and freshening the sides, painting the launch, fire buckets &c.
Paint, white, 80lbs, yellow 96lbs
5:4
Ajax
26/12/1805
Painting the boats and freshening the paint on the stern
Paint, white, 50lbs; yellow, 100lbs
2:1
Revenge
17/10/1805
To painting the ship’s topsides
Paint, white, 44lbs; yellow, 130lbs.
3:1
Revenge
01/06/1806
Repairing the paint on the ship’s sides
Paint, white 88lbs, yellow, 92lbs
1:1
Prince
28/09/1805
Painting the ship’s sides and weatherworks, and refreshing the paint in other places
Yellow, 200lbs
1:0

 
From the above table, it can be seen that the British ships at Trafalgar had sides painted with paint that was either pure yellow (Prince, Temeraire), used a mix of two or three parts yellow to one part white (Ajax and Revenge prior to the battle) or used a mixture that was (or was close to) equal parts yellow:white (Mars, Thunderer)


 
Unfortunately, I have not come acrioss any evidence for the specific manner in which HMS Agamemnon was painted.


 
I hope the above is of some interest, and apologise for being unable to offer greater assistance.


 
Kind regards,


 
Andrew

Looks great, Terry, miles better than my Supply - here's her current state (I never did the ratlines), together with my rather sad-looking Pegasus, which I must start second-planking one of these days...

Well the brig is now hitting the rigging stage and I have now placed the standing rigging as per the plans, I have been looking at other builds to see any additions others may have worked out for extra rigging and am adding where I can. 
 
Im now planning the running rigging and have had to place blocks in new positions due to me not thinking ahead. But I'm pleased so far and it's just nice seeing a box of wood become something in the end. Cheers all
 
terry

Hi all,
 
As many will know, they are now using the pink scheme on HMS Victory which made me wonder if all the ships connected to Nelson or the fleet at Trafalger were of the same scheme.
 
I decided to write to the restoration boss at Victory to pose the question and below is his reply which makes for interesting reading, especially if anyone has it in their mind to do a repaint of any model they have. I am hoping to try HMS Agamemnon at some point and am looking into the pink scheme for her, even though as you caan see from the mail, they have no information as such.
 
Regards
 
Terry
 
Terry,


 
Thanks for the email.


 
Unfortunately, there appears to have been fairly wide discrepancy across the fleet for how colours were mixed. Below is a table that gives details of the data I have for ships, aside from Victory, in the run up to Trafalgar.


 
Ship

Date

Purpose

Stores Consumed

Ratio Yellow:White

Temeraire
20/11/1805
Sundry work of the ship and boats
Paint, yellow, 80lbs
1:0
Thunderer
28/09/1805
Painting new work and mending ship’s sides and sundry parts
Yellow, 70lbs, white, 50lbs
7:5
Thunderer
01/10/1805
Painting the ship’s head and stern, quarter deck, poop and freshening the sides, painting the launch, fire buckets &c.
Paint, white, 80lbs, yellow 96lbs
5:4
Ajax
26/12/1805
Painting the boats and freshening the paint on the stern
Paint, white, 50lbs; yellow, 100lbs
2:1
Revenge
17/10/1805
To painting the ship’s topsides
Paint, white, 44lbs; yellow, 130lbs.
3:1
Revenge
01/06/1806
Repairing the paint on the ship’s sides
Paint, white 88lbs, yellow, 92lbs
1:1
Prince
28/09/1805
Painting the ship’s sides and weatherworks, and refreshing the paint in other places
Yellow, 200lbs
1:0

 
From the above table, it can be seen that the British ships at Trafalgar had sides painted with paint that was either pure yellow (Prince, Temeraire), used a mix of two or three parts yellow to one part white (Ajax and Revenge prior to the battle) or used a mixture that was (or was close to) equal parts yellow:white (Mars, Thunderer)


 
Unfortunately, I have not come acrioss any evidence for the specific manner in which HMS Agamemnon was painted.


 
I hope the above is of some interest, and apologise for being unable to offer greater assistance.


 
Kind regards,


 
Andrew