cog #511 Posted September 14 You might have a point there on the weight issue 2 popeye the sailor and mtaylor reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHIPSCAT #512 Posted September 15 Hello Carl It was just a joke my friend. Jolene. 1 popeye the sailor reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cog #513 Posted September 15 So was my post 2 popeye the sailor and mtaylor reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHIPSCAT #514 Posted September 20 Hi All I have had a bit of a change; I decided to have a wee go at the barrels, so I have put a coat of sanding sealer on them. I then thought that the hoops should be painted black, so I got some 2mm tape and had a go at taping round the hoops so I could paint them, I thought I was being clever till I removed the tape, the paint had gone under the tape, so I am not a happy Jo today as it took me hours to do the taping. Now I have 7 more to paint. Happy days. Jo. 11 Sea Hoss, src, coxswain and 8 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cog #515 Posted September 21 (edited) Try masking the wood, than paint the hoops, remove the tape and laquer the barrels without tape Edited September 21 by cog 2 mtaylor and popeye the sailor reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popeye the sailor #516 Posted September 21 they are not too bad........since the wood barrel is bare wood, simply sand around the hoops and restain. wait a day or so to be sure the paint has cured completely 4 Edwardkenway, Sea Hoss, cog and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHIPSCAT #517 Posted September 21 12 hours ago, cog said: Try masking the wood, than paint the hoops, remove the tape and laquer the barrels without tape Hello Carl That is what I did as you can see in the photos. I am going to varnish them today. Happy days. Jo. 3 popeye the sailor, mtaylor and cog reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHIPSCAT #518 Posted September 21 Hello Popeye Yes I have a small sanding stick that I was going to try and sand the paint that has gone under the tape. It looks worse in the photos than it does in real life so to speak. I am blaming myself for bad workmanship. Happy days. Jo. 4 cog, popeye the sailor, mtaylor and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHIPSCAT #519 Posted September 22 Hello all I tried the small sanding stick but I was taking the black paint off the hoops, I did my best. I have given them a coat of gloss varnish and they do look a wee bit better, still not as good as I would like though. Now I have to cut the stairs down so I can glue it inplace. Happy days. Jolene. 14 coxswain, popeye the sailor, Edwardkenway and 11 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulises Victoria #520 Posted September 22 Hello Jo. Outstanding job you doing here. In my very personal opinion, those barrels would look a lot better in a matte finish. They never were that shiny in real life. 5 Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor, cog and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnothanswift #521 Posted September 22 Looking great Jo, your doing an excellent job there. For sanding like that on the barrels I usually 'borrow' a cheap disposable nail file, preferable slightly used and they have a good straight edge and a bit of flex. If I'm quick enough it isn't noticed... 😇 I'd agree with giving the barrels a coat of matte, but that's only my opinion. Keep up the great work 😊 5 popeye the sailor, mtaylor, cog and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHIPSCAT #522 Posted September 22 Hello Ulises Victoria & Johnothanswift. Thank you for your comments much appreciated. Unfortunately I have no matte varnish, so I will have to purchase some tomorrow. Happy days. Jo. 5 Old Collingwood, Edwardkenway, popeye the sailor and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulises Victoria #523 Posted September 22 Jo. You can use fine sandpaper to get rid of the shine. More work but maybe that is something you already have at hand. 6 Old Collingwood, mtaylor, donrobinson and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
src #524 Posted September 22 Jo, Your progress is looking great! Barrels dont look bad at all, as Ulyses said, some fine sand paper or a fine nylon scrubby pad. will knock that shine right down. If you go the scrubby pad route dont use the kind you clean pots and pans with, go to an autobody finish suppler. 3m makes some, I think the light grey is the finest, check first though. Sam 2 cog and SHIPSCAT reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHIPSCAT #525 Posted September 25 Hello shipmates I have done what you all suggested and changed the gloss varnish on the barrels over to a matt varnish. Thank you all again for your advice. Happy days. Jo. 13 paulsutcliffe, Old Collingwood, TOM G and 10 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louie da fly #526 Posted September 25 Looking good, Jo. Steven 7 SHIPSCAT, Old Collingwood, Edwardkenway and 4 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popeye the sailor #527 Posted September 25 perfect! 5 cog, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHIPSCAT #528 Posted September 26 Hello all Thank you Steven and Popeye for them kind words. Although I did like the gloss finish on the barrels in the end I had to take the suggestions you all made to finish them in matt varnish. Again thank you all for your ongoing advice and the likes, you all are so kind and helpful. Jo. 4 cog, mtaylor, popeye the sailor and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
src #529 Posted September 29 Well done, Jo. They matte looks much better to my eye. Sam 4 mtaylor, cog, SHIPSCAT and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHIPSCAT #530 Posted September 30 Hello Sam Thank you so much, I do enjoy building her but it is a big learning curve for me, but I will get there in the end. The only thing is I am finding it hard to remembering the name of parts of the ship, just goes to show you how dumb I am. Jo. 3 mtaylor, Edwardkenway and popeye the sailor reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtaylor #531 Posted October 1 Jo, Get a copy of Wolfram zu Mondfeld's Historic Ship Models. It's well illustrated and pretty detailed. There are some errors but mostly its a good, basic book on period ships and nomenclature. Used copies are usually pretty inexpensive. 4 SHIPSCAT, popeye the sailor, Retired guy and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
src #532 Posted October 1 (edited) Jo, you're not dumb at all. Heck, I just figured out the difference between a yard and a yard arm!! The Yard is the whole thing, the Yard Arm is the part that extends past the cleats! (I think...)!! All along I thought they were the same. Its a learning curve and you learn by doing and asking questions. You are doing fine, relax and enjoy the ride. Sam Edited October 1 by src 3 popeye the sailor, SHIPSCAT and cog reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHIPSCAT #533 Posted October 2 22 hours ago, mtaylor said: Wolfram zu Mondfeld's Historic Ship Models Hello Mark Thank you, I will have a look for the book. Jo. 2 popeye the sailor and mtaylor reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHIPSCAT #534 Posted October 2 Hello Sam 21 hours ago, src said: you're not dumb at all Yes I am dumb. I am pleased I am not the only one hahahahahaha. Jo. 3 src, popeye the sailor and mtaylor reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtaylor #535 Posted October 2 There's a big difference between being dumb and not having the knowledge or terminology. So smile... you're not dumb. 6 cog, src, Old Collingwood and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr PR #536 Posted October 2 We are all ignorant of almost everything there is to know - we were born that way. To me "stupid" is the inability to learn, and "dumb" is the refusal to learn. Your are learning so you are neither. I have been building ship models for decades, and I was in the Navy. Even so, I still have problems with a lot of the older terminology - but I am learning! 9 Edwardkenway, cog, Old Collingwood and 6 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
src #537 Posted October 2 8 hours ago, Dr PR said: "stupid" is the inability to learn, and "dumb" is the refusal to learn Well said. 3 popeye the sailor, mtaylor and SHIPSCAT reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHIPSCAT #538 Posted October 2 Hello all Ok I am stupid hahaha. Jo. 2 popeye the sailor and mtaylor reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SigEp Ziggy #539 Posted October 4 (edited) Jo, I have been watching your build for some time now. I have given you some ‘likes’ along the way, but I think it is time to make a comment. I think you are a true asset to this forum. You are a very playful kitty cat and we both share a common sense of humor that leans to the dark side. I think that some of the guys have praised your work, expecting to say good job when in fact it is not, however, I do not think you truly realize how good your work is. It is fantastic! You should be very proud of yourself. Most modelers early works are destine to be dusty in the back corner of the display case. I think this build will be center stage for some time to come. Shane Edited October 4 by SigEp Ziggy add bold to 'however' 3 popeye the sailor, SHIPSCAT and Edwardkenway reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SHIPSCAT #540 Posted October 4 Hellooooooooo SigEp Ziggy Thank you kind Sir for the wonderful comment above. I have to admit that when I read the part that said "expecting to say good job when it is not" I felt like clawing your eyes out then I realized I could not as the VET has sanded all my claws down (just joking) ha-ha 😻. I am doing my best with my little build, but I have to say it is a lot fun with or without my claws ha-ha. It is too early to be proud of anything yet, we will see when it is finished. I do know that it will never be put in a corner of any room to gather dust. Again thank you dear Sir for your kind words, you made my day. Jo. 5 Sea Hoss, Edwardkenway, mtaylor and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
