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I just completed a week long rigging class that was conducted in Maine. This was v helpful and I was in the presence of 7 other more experienced modelers- I gained a lot of knowledge, confidence and inspiration to move forward ( and I bought a new model- a Herreshoff 12 1/2) I also picked up some tips to improve my techniques for painting the hull. As you might expect, this has created the need for more tools, and product, so I’m in the research and acquisition phase right now. Floquil paints are no longer, so I’m looking for a good substitute. Fine line tape to create a clean boot top on the hull, tools to clean up the portholes( perfect ellipses would be nice!) ( I settled on needle files and not a Dremel like device) And some Internet research to understand the nautical terms around a boat that are used in the Catboat’s build instructions
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For Ben752 I too am looking for a better set of needle files. I have 3 Xacto files, but I need other cross section shapes for some detail work on basswood( model sailboat) My needs are not for roughing work. Is coarse a better choice? Thanks! Steve
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It looks like Floquil hasn’t been around for awhile and recently that’s the case for Testors Model Master, too( since 2020?) I am finding some stock on the Internet, but not sure of age or the quality of this product.( I still have the Floquil paint bottles that are 14 yrs old- the Reefer white is completely dried) I’ve been advised not to mix water based acrylics w/ solvent based enamels( I’m going to consult Testors on Monday) It seems like a little more research is called for
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Hi i have started to paint my Cape Cod Catboat. This is my first model. I have already painted the hull using Floquil product and hope to clean up the boot top using thin line tape above and below and using a spray clear coat enamel to “seal” the edges to prevent color bleed( an experienced modeler’s suggestion ) . This clear coat should be hi gloss to match the sheen of the hull paint Testor makes a hi gloss clear coat enamel BUT is currently unavailable- supply chain issues- has anyone used another hi gloss clear coat? The mast and gaff will be painted white. In order to be as authentic as possible, should this white match rhe white on the hull? Model overcoat- I have a friend that used a spray overcoat and was unhappy with the outcome - turned a satin finish flat. The model instructions recommend a satin polyurethane varnish. Miniwax offers that product in a can. What are modelers using- spray or brush? And if spray, the names of some brands, please Thank you! Steve
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Thank you everyone for your input. After considering all your comments, and weighing the risk of an irreversible ( I know, there are v few things that are irreversible) I opted to use my needle files. The portholes are not geometrically perfect ellipses or identical - maybe this will be part my model’s signature-but they’re not bad and I will take this as a learning experience
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