Richard Bradfield Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share #91 Posted May 29, 2013 Russ, I agree - no pin stripe. I don't want to chance messing it up. Davidb, I used a brush on everything. I thinned the paint quite a bit and lightly sanded between coats. Paint was applied over a two day period. Thanks for having a look guys! Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerryAmp Posted May 29, 2013 Share #92 Posted May 29, 2013 Really sharp paint job, and with a brush !! Very impressed !! Looks really good, will be referencing quite a bit when I get back to working on mine shortly. -Adam Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wood Posted May 29, 2013 Share #93 Posted May 29, 2013 Richard, Excellant paint job, it lools like you used an airbrush! Tim Quote Tim Current Build: Future Build: BlueJacket - USS Kidd (Fletcher Class Destroyer) Solid Hull BlueJacket - U.S.S. SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, DE413 | Butler-Class Destroyer Escort BlueJacket - 310' Destroyer "The famous "four-piper" of both World Wars" Model Shipways - Pride of Baltimore II (Topsail Schooner) Model Shipways - Willie L. Bennett (Chesapeake Bay Skipjack) Constructo - Pilar (Ernest Hemingway's Fishing Yacht) Sergal - Race Horse (Bomb Ketch) Classic Warships - USS Salem CA-139 (Heavy Cruiser) Resin Kit Pen Duick Schooner - Half Hull (Scratch Build) CSA Submarine Hunley (Resin Kit) Classic Warships - USS Washington BB-56 (Battleship) Resin Kit Blue Ridge Models - USS Alaska CB-1 (Resin Kit) Completed Builds: 18th Century Sea Mortar Endeavour Half Hull by BlueJacket Ship Crafters Scratch Build - Atlantic (Schooner 1903) Half Hull: Winner of the 1905 Kaiser's Cup Race. BlueJacket 80' ELCO PT Boat 1/48 scale Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted May 29, 2013 Share #94 Posted May 29, 2013 Richard, Good color choice and nice paint job. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bradfield Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share #95 Posted May 30, 2013 Adam, Tim and Bob, thanks for checking in. The bottom paint turned out a whole lot better than expected. I'm quite happy with it. I'm using the Model Expo water based paints and generally am not all that happy with them. They definately need to be thinned as they dry almost as fast as I can put it on. The paint also seems very fragile and scratches very easily. I'm wondering if I should put a protective finish over it. Any suggestions anyone? Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerryAmp Posted May 30, 2013 Share #96 Posted May 30, 2013 I am big on using protective finishes on just about everything. Regardless of the paint itself, the finish just does a nice job of sealing it all in and evening out the overall look. I have used many kinds but lately have been big on minwax poly's. They wipe on or brush on, self level and look really good. You can build up coats if you like to deepen the finish quite easily. -Adam Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bradfield Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share #97 Posted May 30, 2013 Adam, I have Min Wax polycrylic clear satin, Min Wax polyurethane semi gloss and Rust-oleum polyurethane matte but none of them say its ok to use on painted surfaces. Just talk about stained surfaces. What do you suggest? Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted May 30, 2013 Share #98 Posted May 30, 2013 If you don't mind the shine, Pledge floor finish is clear acrylic. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bradfield Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share #99 Posted May 30, 2013 I finished all the major painting, touchups and constructed the display stand today. Next step is the cap rail, install rudder linkage, and more ironwork (when my supply of brass gets here). Here are a few pic of the where I am at the end of today. Nothing is glued down yet. Gonna take a break for a few days and get back on it Monday. ulrich and popeye the sailor 2 Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 30, 2013 Share #100 Posted May 30, 2013 It all looks good. I like the cradles and the display base. Very nice creative touch. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerryAmp Posted June 8, 2013 Share #101 Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) The polyurethanes can work, but you have to be really really careful. Especially over acrylics, too much and they can lift the paint and if you brush it on you can reactivate it. They do have a nice hard finish, but they between the smell, clean up and danger to paint jobs I tend to stay away from them myself. Right now I enjoy the Min Wax Polycrylic you mention. It wipes on smooth (or you can brush it), it is acrylic based so it won't harm underlying paint jobs (as long as they are thorougly dried that is) before applying and you can nicely build up the depth of finish you want. I have only used satin so far an my Phantom model but plan to use the Gloss on my Bennett. For those who may not be familiar with it... -Adam Edited June 8, 2013 by SkerryAmp Quote -Adam Current Builds Santa Maria - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB MayFlower - Model Shipways (5/32"=1') POB Blue Shadow - Mamoli Revolutionary War Brigantine. (Fict) (1:64) POB (Recommissioned as the Kara June) On The Shelf Waiting so Patiently USRC Ranger - Corel (1:50) POB 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways (1:4) POF La Nina - Artesania Latina (1:65) POB U.S Brig Syren - Model Shipways (1:64) POB Completed Builds Phantom NY Pilot Boat - Model Shipways (1:96) Solid Hull Decommissioned Builds (Time and conditions were not good to these. They have been cancelled =( ) Willie L Bennett - Model Shipways (1:32) POF USRC Harriet Lane - Model Shipways (1:128) Solid Hull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerty Posted June 10, 2013 Share #102 Posted June 10, 2013 Nice job Richard !! Quote Current Build: Willie L. Bennett - Model Shipways Future Interests: Friendship Sloop - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Cape Cod Catboat - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bradfield Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share #103 Posted June 22, 2013 One of the many tasks left to do on my boat is the sails. I have been thinking about this since day one. I wanted to stitch the sails but I was leary that I could get the look I wanted, i.e., small stitches and narrow hems. I considered hiring someone to do them but expected it be to costly. So the other day I decided to try it myself and went and bought a sewing machine! A tool I have never used nor expected to ever have a need. I hope these pictures show the detail I intended. I just bought a new high res camera and didn't realize it was preset on the highest resolution (4608x2592). I had to resize them to what this site will accept. I may have degraded them to much. This is the unit I bought. Brand new for just $100. After a few hours of playing and getting used to the machine I determined I was ready to go for it! I started marking the stitch lines from the sail plan with a seamstress pen of disappearing ink. I marked the three tabling lines for the hem at 1/8" intervals. Next I sewed the seams. The first 3 or 4 seams on the long end were sewed to fast and puckered a little bit. Once I slowed down it worked just fine. It all ironed out in the end. View of Port side. View of Starboard side. The seams turned out better than I expected. There are a few small defects of loose stitching but hardly noticeable. Next up was tabling, or hems, around the outside edges. I bought some 1/4" fabric tape which worked like a charm. Its sticky on both sides. I used two strips per side. I first put tape over the middle and outside tables, then folded the outside onto the middle table. I then put down another piece of tape over the inside table and the already folded table from the previous step and folded together. A hot iron fused the tape into the material and gave a nice flat somewhat stiff hem needed for sewing. The taped hem was then stitched. Once ironed, all the puckers were gone and the sail looks pretty darn good. I still need to wash it again and of course put the boltrope, cringles and reef lines on. Before I do that though I need to decide what color and specific material I will use. This sail was made with white premium 100% cotton muslin. I also bought a light tan muslin and I have the darker tan material that came with the kit. Not sure if the colors will show very well in the picture below. I really like the white sail cloth but also like the light tan muslin. I won't use the kit supplied cloth. Any comments on the sail color? Hate to admit it but I really enjoyed sewing and making this sail. This sail was really a test to see if I could even do it. Although I think it turned out really well I will likely make another , hopefully better one. Thanks for looking in. Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhermann Posted June 22, 2013 Share #104 Posted June 22, 2013 Richard - this is my first visit to your log and I am impressed with what I see. The details like the hinges and the lighting are really very well executed. Congratulations on a job so far well done. It was timely that I looked in today - I have been considering how to do the sails on Bluenose for a few months now, and you have given me insight into some possibilities. I was just browsing Amazon for the Steam a seam tape - it's nice to see someone here actually using it. I will be following along from now on - keep up the good work! Bob Quote Current build -- MS Bluenose Future build - MS Flying Fish "A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for." - William G. T. Shedd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted June 22, 2013 Share #105 Posted June 22, 2013 Really nice work on the sails, Richard! Impressive detail - it'll look great when rigged up hamilton Quote current builds: Corel HMS Bellona (1780); Admiralty models Echo cross-section (semi-scratch) previous builds: MS Phantom (scuttled, 2017); MS Sultana (1767); Corel Brittany Sloop (scuttled, 2022); MS Kate Cory; MS Armed Virginia Sloop (in need of a refit); Corel Flattie; Mamoli Gretel; Amati Bluenose (1921) (scuttled, 2023); AL San Francisco (destroyed by land krakens [i.e., cats]); Corel Toulonnaise (1823); MS Glad Tidings (1937) (in need of a refit); HMS Blandford (1719) from Corel HMS Greyhound; Fair Rosamund (1832) from OcCre Dos Amigos (missing in action); Amati Hannah (ship in a bottle); Mamoli America (1851); Bluenose fishing schooner (1921) (scratch); Off-Centre Sailing Skiff (scratch) under the bench: MS Emma C Barry; MS USS Constitution; MS Flying Fish; Corel Berlin; a wood supplier Colonial Schooner Hannah; Victory Models H.M.S. Fly; CAF Models HMS Granado; MS USS Confederacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bradfield Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share #106 Posted June 22, 2013 Bob and Hamilton. Thanks for the gracious comments and for checking in on my log. Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted June 22, 2013 Share #107 Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) Nice sails for a beautiful boat. Bob Edited June 26, 2013 by Cap'n'Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wood Posted June 24, 2013 Share #108 Posted June 24, 2013 Cant wait to see her with the sails rigged, you are doing an excellant job. Keet it up... Tim Quote Tim Current Build: Future Build: BlueJacket - USS Kidd (Fletcher Class Destroyer) Solid Hull BlueJacket - U.S.S. SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, DE413 | Butler-Class Destroyer Escort BlueJacket - 310' Destroyer "The famous "four-piper" of both World Wars" Model Shipways - Pride of Baltimore II (Topsail Schooner) Model Shipways - Willie L. Bennett (Chesapeake Bay Skipjack) Constructo - Pilar (Ernest Hemingway's Fishing Yacht) Sergal - Race Horse (Bomb Ketch) Classic Warships - USS Salem CA-139 (Heavy Cruiser) Resin Kit Pen Duick Schooner - Half Hull (Scratch Build) CSA Submarine Hunley (Resin Kit) Classic Warships - USS Washington BB-56 (Battleship) Resin Kit Blue Ridge Models - USS Alaska CB-1 (Resin Kit) Completed Builds: 18th Century Sea Mortar Endeavour Half Hull by BlueJacket Ship Crafters Scratch Build - Atlantic (Schooner 1903) Half Hull: Winner of the 1905 Kaiser's Cup Race. BlueJacket 80' ELCO PT Boat 1/48 scale Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bradfield Posted June 24, 2013 Author Share #109 Posted June 24, 2013 Bob and Tim, thanks for checking in and for the positive comments. Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshukr Posted June 25, 2013 Share #110 Posted June 25, 2013 Richard, I have been away from the site for a little while and just checked your progress. I am way impressed with your A frame, the impressive paint job with a brush and your sails. I have a lot of work to do, I am hoping to get some good work in this summer, and when I do I will post my pictures for you to see. I also really like the stand, very cool looking. I have a feeling I will be asking you many questions down to road. -Josh Quote -joshukr- Current Build: Willie L. Bennett Skip Jack - Model Shipways (1:32) - First Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerty Posted June 26, 2013 Share #111 Posted June 26, 2013 Nice job on the sails Richard ! Quote Current Build: Willie L. Bennett - Model Shipways Future Interests: Friendship Sloop - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Cape Cod Catboat - BlueJacket Ship Crafters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehay Posted June 26, 2013 Share #112 Posted June 26, 2013 Richard, What did you end up finishing the deck with? Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bradfield Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share #113 Posted June 26, 2013 Josh and Gerty, Thanks for checking in. Josh, I've been waiting to see some progress posts from you. If I can help you, just ask away! Pete, I stained it with Minwax Ipswich Pine stain and sealed it with 3 coats of clear Rust-Oleum polyurethane matte. Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bradfield Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share #114 Posted June 27, 2013 I put my sail making aside, while I wait for some eyelets I ordered to arrive so I could complete them. Today I have been working on the oyster dredge rollers. The picture shows the two roller assemblies prior to painting or blackening. This little project took me about 8 hours to complete to this stage and I am pleased with the result. I sorta wish I had aluminum tube to use for the rollers but only had the brass. I will likely paint the rollers with aluminum colored paint and the mounting ironwork white. Thanks for having a look. tarbrush and petehay 2 Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wood Posted June 28, 2013 Share #115 Posted June 28, 2013 Nice work! Tim Quote Tim Current Build: Future Build: BlueJacket - USS Kidd (Fletcher Class Destroyer) Solid Hull BlueJacket - U.S.S. SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, DE413 | Butler-Class Destroyer Escort BlueJacket - 310' Destroyer "The famous "four-piper" of both World Wars" Model Shipways - Pride of Baltimore II (Topsail Schooner) Model Shipways - Willie L. Bennett (Chesapeake Bay Skipjack) Constructo - Pilar (Ernest Hemingway's Fishing Yacht) Sergal - Race Horse (Bomb Ketch) Classic Warships - USS Salem CA-139 (Heavy Cruiser) Resin Kit Pen Duick Schooner - Half Hull (Scratch Build) CSA Submarine Hunley (Resin Kit) Classic Warships - USS Washington BB-56 (Battleship) Resin Kit Blue Ridge Models - USS Alaska CB-1 (Resin Kit) Completed Builds: 18th Century Sea Mortar Endeavour Half Hull by BlueJacket Ship Crafters Scratch Build - Atlantic (Schooner 1903) Half Hull: Winner of the 1905 Kaiser's Cup Race. BlueJacket 80' ELCO PT Boat 1/48 scale Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted June 28, 2013 Share #116 Posted June 28, 2013 Good brass work. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bradfield Posted June 28, 2013 Author Share #117 Posted June 28, 2013 Tim and Bob, Thanks for the comments. I went ahead and blackened all the parts then started to put on the boat. I immediately discovered that the axle brackets for the long roller were to tall so I had to make new ones. Here is a old and new pick. After blacking the new parts I installed the dredge roller on the starboard side. Everything fit well and I am happy. Probably do the port side tomorrow. 4whelr, tarbrush and popeye the sailor 3 Quote In progress: Willie L. Bennett Chesapeake Bay Skipjack 1/32 Scale Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timothy Wood Posted June 28, 2013 Share #118 Posted June 28, 2013 Sweet... Quote Tim Current Build: Future Build: BlueJacket - USS Kidd (Fletcher Class Destroyer) Solid Hull BlueJacket - U.S.S. SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, DE413 | Butler-Class Destroyer Escort BlueJacket - 310' Destroyer "The famous "four-piper" of both World Wars" Model Shipways - Pride of Baltimore II (Topsail Schooner) Model Shipways - Willie L. Bennett (Chesapeake Bay Skipjack) Constructo - Pilar (Ernest Hemingway's Fishing Yacht) Sergal - Race Horse (Bomb Ketch) Classic Warships - USS Salem CA-139 (Heavy Cruiser) Resin Kit Pen Duick Schooner - Half Hull (Scratch Build) CSA Submarine Hunley (Resin Kit) Classic Warships - USS Washington BB-56 (Battleship) Resin Kit Blue Ridge Models - USS Alaska CB-1 (Resin Kit) Completed Builds: 18th Century Sea Mortar Endeavour Half Hull by BlueJacket Ship Crafters Scratch Build - Atlantic (Schooner 1903) Half Hull: Winner of the 1905 Kaiser's Cup Race. BlueJacket 80' ELCO PT Boat 1/48 scale Member: Hampton Roads Ship Model Society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted June 29, 2013 Share #119 Posted June 29, 2013 Nice looking rollers. Bob Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted July 10, 2013 Share #120 Posted July 10, 2013 wonderful work Richard! love the metal work and you've added in lots of detail! I can see why Adam suggested this kit to me Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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