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Thank you all for the help and time you spent answering my questions! I am torn between the two...so it may be both! But, as Brian and NickM suggested, will also take a look at others to keep my options open. I can't thank all of you enough! -
decals question
Spaceman Spiff replied to PopJack's topic in Painting, finishing and weathering products and techniques
I haven't used decals on wooden kits yet, as all of mine have been plastic/resin. As others have said, decals set best to a glossy surface, which reduces the chance of silvering, too. Nobody has mentioned using Future as a base for decals - it can either be brushed or airbrushed on. It has excellent self-leveling properties and when dries produces a smooth surface, assuming, of course, that the surface isn't pitted or the like. I use it all the time over matte or flat paints - it does make the surface glossy but I always use a satin or matte coat to seal everything. It also is an excellent base for metallic paints that demand a smooth surface (that is, depending on what effect you are going for). If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask! Eric -
I have been reading the threads and pdf on entry level kits, and most agree on two things: that POB ships are generally easier to build than solid hulls, and that the kit should be one someone is interested in. In the info packed thread "what is entry level in the world...", a poster mentioned both MS's Armed VA Sloop and the Mayflower as kits that is not out of reach for a beginner. With that said, I am considering either of those two kits as my first wooden ship. I really like both for different reasons and have seen the Mayflower II and have a lot of pictures of it, too. Are either of these two ships a decent choice? As I said in my original thread about entry level kits, I have been building resin/plastic models (ships, planes, etc) for a long time - and to include the wooden r/c planes, also. I want to get into wooden ship modeling because I like the challenge - and after seeing a guy working on a model of the Constitution in Boston, I have the fever (did I mention that I am a Constitution freak?)! Thanks for any advice and help you can provide! Eric
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^This. Of course, I always use Humbrol's Satin Cote as a final layer. Everything is weathered, too. Because operational aircraft, especially in those theaters, don't appear factory fresh unless they just rolled off the line or repainted. With that said, I like to go for the effect as it appears in pics. The brilliance is still there but toned a bit after weathering and final coat...
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Not saying it doesn't, but I have had the best success when attempting brilliant reds with a white primer than just the light grey plastic. Certainly not a professional painter by any means. It really depends on what look you are going for - so far, my model painting has been limited to plastics. For example when painting a 4th FG P-51 spinner and cowling in red, I prime it first because of the red's appearance in pics. Same goes for when I did the Luftwaffe's tulip scheme on 109's. I like Tamiya's white primer the best for those reasons. Don't think that I am arguing with you because I am not. I am just speaking from what has worked best for me, thats all.
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You can use a grey primer for red, however it will show a little darker than if over a primed white. Tamiya fine primer in the rattlecan (only way it is available) - either white or grey - is awesome stuff. Personally, I use the white because it covers so good - I have used it as the white coat on several 1/48 F-4 Phantoms I have built.
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Popeye2sea, To get a good coat of red you will need to prime it in white, or at least a very, very light gray. Same goes for yellow. I always prime white when painting red and have never used more than one coat. If you don't prime it first, the red (same goes for yellow) will always be off. Hope that helps!
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I also have a Craftsman compressor. Can dial the pressure to as low as I want it - I typically use from 15 - 25 psi with my Iwata HP-BCR. Great airbrush for not a lot of price!
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I am new in the world of wooden ship building and am looking for suggestions for entry-level kits. I have read where MS's Armed VA Sloop is a good choice - is this correct? I want something that I can cut my teeth on and learn planking, rigging, etc. I have built other types of models for most of my life, but am fascinated by wooden ones and am completely addicted to the U. S. S. Constitution - which, by the way I purchased (MS's version) on sale (couldn't pass up the deal). Rest assured, it will be put away for quite some time until we move into a new house. I have an all-resin kit of my Dad's carrier (LPH-11 U. S. S. New Orleans) that I may do a build log on here, but that sort of thing doesn't seem popular on here. What say, members? Back to my original question - what is a good starter/learner kit to help prepare me for what lies ahead in the Constitution? I prefer American ships, or ships that are in American service, if possible. Thanks in advance! Fair winds and following seas!
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