Rustyj

You mean  this red paint on the ports?  It doesn't show much in the pictures once planked.

I used Admiralty Paints Red Ochre.

How's it going with you?

Hello there: The Winchelsea is stalled as I am remodeling an area on the first floor for my wife's art workings. Cabinets are in, template made for the desk top and I pickup the doors and drawer fronts today. I have yet to make the boxes for the 7 drawers. But all is not lost, Cheerful has grown on me once again. I started her up while I was gluing in Winne frames. I am actually working on deck furniture and planking as we speak. Bill and I are also working the PBR so that leaves me little time at the moment.

The other reason I haven't plunged into her is what you said to me sometime back. This modeling takes practice! I have learned so much with Cheerful that I want to get a bit farther with her before I jump into Winne. In doing Cheerful I see now where I could have done a better and those lessons and lessons to come will be applied to the big guy. On top of all that I had to have a hernia operation last week so I am a bit sluggish with all the above. The doctor opened me up pretty good and I am still walking around with about 11 staples to be removed next week!

Joe

Ah there always is so much to do. Making the area for your wife though time consuming is rewarding. 
Nothing wrong with working on two at a time. I’ve switched back and forth on numerous occasions. 
Yes the dreaded hernia surgery. Was there a couple of years ago. Hope you heal up soon. 
 

Take care Rusty