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DenPink reacted to rtropp in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Hi Jessie,
You cannons look good. I think that the suggestions about sanding or using steel wool should help greatly. Your cannons are carved nicely and have a great appearance. Much nicer that the ones supplied. It is especially nice to see them to scale and happily they still work with the sled supplied.
I am working on turning my own out of boxwood. I tried a few different ways to paint but was not happy with any of them. At my skill level they looked painted. So, to try and get a smoother look that kept the detail, I decided to try wood dye. As I experiment I liked the way it is turning out. If I look really closely I can see it is wood not brass.
Actually, after a coat of poly it is beginning to look better. Just for a comparison, I may go back and try painting using the suggestions listed here. I am experimenting on cannon rejects. The good news is that I have lot to experiment on. The bad news is that... I have a lot to experiment on :-)
I will be posting the pictures on my build log. Your work has been great to watch and since I am only a bit behind it is very helpful.
Thanks,
Richard
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DenPink reacted to Gahm in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Hi Jesse,
first of all I also want to emphasize that you did and excellent job on those carronades. Handcrafting these little guys is not easy at all, and yours look very nice! Where the painting is concerned I can only agree with what was already said here by our fellow modelers - the trick is to have several coats with VERY THIN paint. And yes, it can get frustrating at times as building these carronades takes quite a while. I think it took me close to a year from start to finish until I had my carronades done - and I have not even rigged them yet. However, on the good side - on the Syren you only have to do 16 + 2 guns . . . now just think of a ship of the line
Thomas
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DenPink reacted to cog in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
JesseLee,
You'd better thin the enamel. When it's humid it will dry quicker, but you need to add some more layers.
The fibres coming up, that's what I wrote about some time ago: First layer should be very thinned, than you sand with a fine grid paper, or as Denis wrote wire wool, although, that can leave metal particles, and in humid surroundings: rust. After that more layers of paint. I like Piet's remark about the cast iron look though.
Depending on brush or airbrush you thin it down as required. The advantage of an airbrush is the drying. If you spray well, you can almost immediately spray again. It should be dry to the touch. After that the paint needs time to cure/harden and that will take time. Although, with the modern acrylic paints that takes considerable less time.
Hope you're feeling better again
Cheers
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DenPink reacted to S.Coleman in HMS Revenge by Denis R - Victory Models (Amati) - Scale 1:64
Top job. Those look better planked. Looks great.
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DenPink got a reaction from BETAQDAVE in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Hi Jesse
I said use fine wire wool to rub them down, I said this because wire wool will mold its self round the contour of the cannon.
Sand paper will not.
Hope this helps you.
Denis.
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DenPink got a reaction from popeye the sailor in HMS Revenge by Denis R - Victory Models (Amati) - Scale 1:64
Hi All
Sorry I have not posted lately but I have been painting the inside of the house ready to put it on the market for sale.
I have had little time to do any work on the Revenge.
But I have done some work ha-ha.
Cut the bulkheads out.
I decided to plank them (not what the book says to do) with 3mm x 0.50mm strips.
Applied 3 coats of sanding sealer with a rub down with a 1300 grit pad inbetween coats of sealer.
After this has dried I sanded it down again with 3000 grit pad then coated the top part with 4 coats of white paint.
Above the windows I was not that bothered with it as I have to put the paper decorations on that part, also below the windows.
I have just gave the bottom of the bulkheads a coat of satin varnish (still wet when I took the photos).
Denis.
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DenPink got a reaction from hamilton in HMS Revenge by Denis R - Victory Models (Amati) - Scale 1:64
Hi All
Sorry I have not posted lately but I have been painting the inside of the house ready to put it on the market for sale.
I have had little time to do any work on the Revenge.
But I have done some work ha-ha.
Cut the bulkheads out.
I decided to plank them (not what the book says to do) with 3mm x 0.50mm strips.
Applied 3 coats of sanding sealer with a rub down with a 1300 grit pad inbetween coats of sealer.
After this has dried I sanded it down again with 3000 grit pad then coated the top part with 4 coats of white paint.
Above the windows I was not that bothered with it as I have to put the paper decorations on that part, also below the windows.
I have just gave the bottom of the bulkheads a coat of satin varnish (still wet when I took the photos).
Denis.
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DenPink got a reaction from Piet in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Hi Jesse
I said use fine wire wool to rub them down, I said this because wire wool will mold its self round the contour of the cannon.
Sand paper will not.
Hope this helps you.
Denis.
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DenPink got a reaction from Piet in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Hi Jesse
AI is correct 2-3 coats of thin paint is better than one thick one.
But you could have used a sanding sealer, then a rub with some fine wire wool and repeat that twice then apply your paint.
Denis.
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DenPink got a reaction from popeye the sailor in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Hi Jesse
I said use fine wire wool to rub them down, I said this because wire wool will mold its self round the contour of the cannon.
Sand paper will not.
Hope this helps you.
Denis.
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DenPink got a reaction from Elijah in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Hi Jesse
AI is correct 2-3 coats of thin paint is better than one thick one.
But you could have used a sanding sealer, then a rub with some fine wire wool and repeat that twice then apply your paint.
Denis.
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DenPink got a reaction from kiwiron in HMS Revenge by Denis R - Victory Models (Amati) - Scale 1:64
Hi All
Sorry I have not posted lately but I have been painting the inside of the house ready to put it on the market for sale.
I have had little time to do any work on the Revenge.
But I have done some work ha-ha.
Cut the bulkheads out.
I decided to plank them (not what the book says to do) with 3mm x 0.50mm strips.
Applied 3 coats of sanding sealer with a rub down with a 1300 grit pad inbetween coats of sealer.
After this has dried I sanded it down again with 3000 grit pad then coated the top part with 4 coats of white paint.
Above the windows I was not that bothered with it as I have to put the paper decorations on that part, also below the windows.
I have just gave the bottom of the bulkheads a coat of satin varnish (still wet when I took the photos).
Denis.
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DenPink got a reaction from mtaylor in HMS Revenge by Denis R - Victory Models (Amati) - Scale 1:64
Hi All
Sorry I have not posted lately but I have been painting the inside of the house ready to put it on the market for sale.
I have had little time to do any work on the Revenge.
But I have done some work ha-ha.
Cut the bulkheads out.
I decided to plank them (not what the book says to do) with 3mm x 0.50mm strips.
Applied 3 coats of sanding sealer with a rub down with a 1300 grit pad inbetween coats of sealer.
After this has dried I sanded it down again with 3000 grit pad then coated the top part with 4 coats of white paint.
Above the windows I was not that bothered with it as I have to put the paper decorations on that part, also below the windows.
I have just gave the bottom of the bulkheads a coat of satin varnish (still wet when I took the photos).
Denis.
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DenPink got a reaction from mtaylor in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Hi Jesse
I said use fine wire wool to rub them down, I said this because wire wool will mold its self round the contour of the cannon.
Sand paper will not.
Hope this helps you.
Denis.
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DenPink got a reaction from JesseLee in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Hi Jesse
AI is correct 2-3 coats of thin paint is better than one thick one.
But you could have used a sanding sealer, then a rub with some fine wire wool and repeat that twice then apply your paint.
Denis.
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DenPink got a reaction from riverboat in HMS Revenge by Denis R - Victory Models (Amati) - Scale 1:64
Hi All
Sorry I have not posted lately but I have been painting the inside of the house ready to put it on the market for sale.
I have had little time to do any work on the Revenge.
But I have done some work ha-ha.
Cut the bulkheads out.
I decided to plank them (not what the book says to do) with 3mm x 0.50mm strips.
Applied 3 coats of sanding sealer with a rub down with a 1300 grit pad inbetween coats of sealer.
After this has dried I sanded it down again with 3000 grit pad then coated the top part with 4 coats of white paint.
Above the windows I was not that bothered with it as I have to put the paper decorations on that part, also below the windows.
I have just gave the bottom of the bulkheads a coat of satin varnish (still wet when I took the photos).
Denis.
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DenPink got a reaction from popeye the sailor in HMS Revenge by Denis R - Victory Models (Amati) - Scale 1:64
Hi all
Sorry I am back again.
I thought I would show you how the wale's will fit.
I have not bent them yet, that will come when I have planked both sides of the hull.
Oh dear looking at the photo I have some filling to do ha-ha.
Question do I paint below the waterline white or just leave it.
If I paint it then I will use the kit wood, if I don't paint it then I will just use my stock wood like I am doing now.
Denis.
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DenPink got a reaction from Elijah in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Hi Jesse
I said use fine wire wool to rub them down, I said this because wire wool will mold its self round the contour of the cannon.
Sand paper will not.
Hope this helps you.
Denis.
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DenPink got a reaction from JesseLee in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Hi Jesse
I said use fine wire wool to rub them down, I said this because wire wool will mold its self round the contour of the cannon.
Sand paper will not.
Hope this helps you.
Denis.
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DenPink got a reaction from Canute in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Hi Jesse
AI is correct 2-3 coats of thin paint is better than one thick one.
But you could have used a sanding sealer, then a rub with some fine wire wool and repeat that twice then apply your paint.
Denis.
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DenPink got a reaction from cog in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Hi Jesse
AI is correct 2-3 coats of thin paint is better than one thick one.
But you could have used a sanding sealer, then a rub with some fine wire wool and repeat that twice then apply your paint.
Denis.
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DenPink got a reaction from alde in Syren by JesseLee - FINISHED - Model Shipways - scale: 1:64
Hi Jesse
AI is correct 2-3 coats of thin paint is better than one thick one.
But you could have used a sanding sealer, then a rub with some fine wire wool and repeat that twice then apply your paint.
Denis.
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DenPink reacted to cristikc in Sovereign of the Seas by cristikc - Mantua - 1:78 scale
Hi Pat, (and Denis) it is right, i have to adapt a lot, and you will see some new pictures.
I expected much more from this kit (about the accuray) but this is
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DenPink got a reaction from mtaylor in REVENGE by John Maguire - Amati/Victory Models - build in the Cougar Mountain Shipyard
Hi John
Re what type of wood glue to use, that is a hard question to answer.
Some model builders like plain old PVA glue from the local hardware store.
Others like Titebond as it is very strong and dries faster than other PVA glues, but that is just my opinion and that may not count.
Some model builders use a combination of PVA and CA.
There is no set rule on what you should or should not use.
In the end it is what works for you and you alone.
Sorry I cannot help you more than that apart from just take your time and have fun.
Remember a mistake is not a failure it is just a learning curve to make us better builders of models.
All the best.
Denis.
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DenPink got a reaction from Elijah in REVENGE by John Maguire - Amati/Victory Models - build in the Cougar Mountain Shipyard
Hi John
Re what type of wood glue to use, that is a hard question to answer.
Some model builders like plain old PVA glue from the local hardware store.
Others like Titebond as it is very strong and dries faster than other PVA glues, but that is just my opinion and that may not count.
Some model builders use a combination of PVA and CA.
There is no set rule on what you should or should not use.
In the end it is what works for you and you alone.
Sorry I cannot help you more than that apart from just take your time and have fun.
Remember a mistake is not a failure it is just a learning curve to make us better builders of models.
All the best.
Denis.
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