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Welcome. If you are new to wooden ship modelling, especially planking, a couple of quick suggestions. The NRG Store offers a 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit (click on the NRG tab above). This kit provides step by step instructions to include tips on calculating and spacing planks. Also, Model Shipways Shipwright Series has excellent kits, there are numerous postings on this site regarding the Dory. Regarding the Marine Models Viking Kit, it was either first released in 1966 or 1967. I have a copy the 67 Catalog (yes, I have been around a long time) and it is the first kit listed, $17.50. I built this kit and planked it many years ago. While I have planked numerous solid hulls, this one was a particular challenge. Trying to replicate the curved planking on the bow and stern was a tedious task, couldn't use basswood strips, had to use a sheet of basswood and French curve template. And, as with any solid hull kit, thinning the bulwarks requires patience. Good luck with your projects, this site is a good place to get feedback and tips.
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Here's similar technique but I find the video format easier to follow. Making Sails for Ship Models from Silkspan, Parts 1 & 2. Tom Lauria, YouTube
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I've built and weathered plastic military models in the past, the process should be the same for ships. I always sealed the decals before weathering. There are some very good online tutorials and YouTube videos on ship modeling weathering, model ship weathering techniques - Search (bing.com)
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Found a handy conversion chart a few months ago put together by Microscale. The references are geared towards Floquil Railroad colors but many of these could apply to ship models. Floquil Color Chart.pdf (microscale.com) Floquil Color Chart.pdf
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Saw a reference to Floquil Marine Color paints in one of the posts recently. Moving stuff around on my workbench and found an old color chart. Never could find a use for Verdigris!
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Airbrush Paint
Capt. Kelso replied to CLovehitch's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
Nick, I'm not a fan of acrylic paints but have had to adjust to using them. I have used Model Expo paints and thinned them using both Tamiya Acrylic thinner and my homemade thinner. My homemade brew is just as good as Tamiya and less expensive in the long run. I learned how to make my own surfing YouTube and various modeling sites. I settled on a mixture found in Cybermodeler Online, Tech Tip: Make Your Own Acrylic Thinner (cybermodeler.com). There are four ingredients, Distilled water, Isopropyl Alcohol, Acrylic Flow Improver and Acrylic Fluid Retarder. Windex works great as a cleaner. You can find the Fluid Retarder, Flow Improver at Arts and Crafts Stores or Walmart. Actually, I found everything at my local Walmart. I make about 12oz in a plastic squeeze bottle when needed, it's great for thinning and cleaning the airbrush. I found when airbrushing acrylics add a couple of extra drops of Retarder to the paint cup. Model Expo paint out of the jar is thick and requires a lot of thinner. Every time I use acrylics there is a trial-and-error process to get the correct flow. Just takes practice. -
Odd Model Shipways doesn't list the thickness. Bluejacket scribed deck sheets are 3 1/2 inches x 24 inches, 1/32 inches thick, various size plank widths. I have used them, good quality.
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Great little sanding block
Capt. Kelso replied to Papa's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Bought one earlier this week at Walmart, less than $6 with tax. I like it, sandpaper attaches via "hook & loop" similar to Velcro. -
Here's a photo of Cutting in Tackle from Tom Lauria's Kate Cory build ( Whaling Brig Kate Cory – Model Ships & Boats by (tjlauria.com). I'm currently working on a KC build and have a copy of the plans from The New Bedford Whaling Museum. Sheet 8 contains a diagram of the Blubber Hook while Sheet 5 references Cutting Tackle Guys. As for the Morgan, this link will take you to the Model Shipways Instruction Manual, go to page 35 and 38 which has detail on the Cutting Tackle. https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=92ce4c441e4d8653JmltdHM9MTY4OTgxMTIwMCZpZ3VpZD0yMGFmN2FhZC1mYTE5LTY3ZTgtMjVhNS02ODRkZmIzOTY2OTMmaW5zaWQ9NTI0MQ&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=20af7aad-fa19-67e8-25a5-684dfb396693&psq=model+shipways+charles+w+morgan+manual&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubWljcm9tYXJrLmNvbS9JbnN0cnVjdGlvbnMvODgwNDgtbW9kZWwtc2hpcHdheXMtY2hhcmxlcy1tb3JnYW4taW5zdHJ1Y3Rpb25zLnBkZg&ntb=1 Hope this helps. http://tjlauria.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/gallery-kate-cory-4-150x150.jpg
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