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Ed Ku20
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Hi All, I am building a Model Shipways Bluenose model. When I purchased the kit from Model Expo, I bought the paint set at the same time. I thought they would have the truest colors scheme. When I airbrushed the Light Grey on the waterways, I had trouble with large goobers plugging the airbrush. No amount of mixing or thinning would dissolve these. See the attached picture. Since then, I've read a lot of negative comments about Model Expo paints on this site, especially when used with an airbrush. Is there a way to remedy this issue? Or should I cut my losses and see if I can return the unused paint for a refund and purchase a better quality paint? Would they even do that? Thanks for any advise! Ed
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Nirvana, thanks for your reply! You confirmed my thinking on this. I've been reading your build log as I've been working on my build. In fact I painted my waterways directly after installing them based on your recommendation. Hi Jim, I think I'm good with the great beam. My concern was with the top 2 hull planks and the way the one on the quarter deck sticks up above the waterway. I know this will be a problem when I add the bulwark board with the scuppers. It will be too high! I'm going to trim this board so it is flush with the waterway. Thanks & Best regards, Ed
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I have a question for the forum community. I am working on a Model Shipways Bluenose build. I am just starting to plank the hull. The top plank is supposed to be aligned flush with the top of the waterway for both the foredeck and the quarter deck. There is supposed to be a plank's width difference that allows for the step up from the fore to the quarter deck. However on my model the height change from the fore to the quarter deck is less than the 1/8" plank. This causes the top plank to extend above the level of the waterway on the qtr deck. I think my best option is to trim the width of the plank so it is even with the top of the waterway. Can anyone please advise if this will cause any problems down the road with the set up of the bulwarks on the quarter deck? Here are a couple of pics to illustrate the problem. Thanks, Ed
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Thank you very much for your quick reply! Ed
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Where can I post a question regarding an issue I'm experiencing with my Bluenose build? I don't have a build log. Is this required? Can I just do it from here? Thanks, Ed
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Hello Everyone, I am an "old new modeler"! I am waiting for my first model to arrive from Model Expo. Due to the Covid issues, they are backed up. I've been waiting 23 days now and it's killing me! I've actually built several ship models back when I was a teenager. Back then I completed the Revel plastic models for USS Constitution, HMS Victory and the big 3 foot model of Cutty Sark. I also completed the HMS Bounty wooden kit with solid hull up to the rigging stage before heading off to college and life! So, now 50 years later, I am newly retired and decided to get back to ship model building as a hobby. Sailing ships and the lore of the sea is something I've always enjoyed. Access to support information sure has changed since I was modelling on my own! I discovered this website rather quickly and saw that this could be a great support as I get back into this hobby. Since I am not a complete novice and I also have some woodworking skills, I decided to pick a little more intermediate model for my first build. I ordered the Bluenose I Canadian Schooner by Model Shipways. I have been reading a lot of the build logs that you all have posted on this site and have read through the build blog by Suburban Ship Modeler. I think I'm ready to get this party started. Now all I need is my kit! Greetings! Ed
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