pwog Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share #31 Posted October 8, 2020 The painting is going slowly, as I wait 24 hours between coats. I finished the well deck and moved on to the main deck, cabin roof and pilot house roof. I decided to stray from the original color scheme and not mix the flat white paint with the Jade green. I did mix both for my first coat. Also, the difference is very subtle. The Jade Green paint is thinner and goes on so much nicer than the primer and flat white. While waiting between coats I built the lobster traps, stained them and scratched some lobster buoys, to scale, from a dowel and bass wood. schooner, Moab, FriedClams and 5 others 8 Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted October 14, 2020 Author Share #32 Posted October 14, 2020 Just a quick update... I'm still in the painting process. I finally got the deck to look (probably) as good as I'm going to get it. The image shows seven coats of jade green. As I previously mentioned, the jade green was so much thinner than the other paints I've used on this boat, so far. I'm not sure if that is something that is normal across model paint manufacturers or not. I started to paint the hull a flat red and that paint is very thick compared to the jade green (all from the same manufacturer). popeye the sailor, AON, Moab and 3 others 6 Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted October 14, 2020 Share #33 Posted October 14, 2020 Looking really nice! What brand of paints? popeye the sailor 1 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share #34 Posted October 15, 2020 Thanks VTHoklEE! The brand is True North Precision Enamels, they came with the kit. popeye the sailor and VTHokiEE 2 Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted October 15, 2020 Share #35 Posted October 15, 2020 I don’t have significant experience with painting but the Humbrol paints that I’m currently trying have variation in thickness between colors. I have heard Admiralty paints may have better coverage though (?). pwog and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted October 15, 2020 Author Share #36 Posted October 15, 2020 @VTHokiEE I’ve started researching acrylics for my next build. VTHokiEE and popeye the sailor 2 Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schooner Posted October 16, 2020 Share #37 Posted October 16, 2020 James, I'm not sure what primer you are using but I've always had good luck using Krylon spray primer (grey or white) from the hardware store. It goes on pretty evenly, dries quick, sands well and forms a good base for the paint. popeye the sailor 1 Quote Tim Current build: Continental Navy Frigate ALFRED (build log) Past builds: Steam Tug SEGUIN (build log in the kits 1850-1900 section) Liberty Ship SS Stephen Hopkins (Gallery & Build Log) USS Basilone (DD-824) (Gallery & Build Log) USS Olympia (Gallery) USS Kirk (FF-1087) (Gallery & Build Log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share #38 Posted October 16, 2020 @schooner Hi Tim, I think you meant to post the above to this build log: https://modelshipworld.com/topic/25401-lobster-boat-red-baron-by-ctyankee-bluejacket-38-scale/?tab=comments#comment-757261 James is having problems with primer. popeye the sailor 1 Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schooner Posted October 16, 2020 Share #39 Posted October 16, 2020 Your right, sorry. BTW, is your "avatar" photo your boat? popeye the sailor 1 Quote Tim Current build: Continental Navy Frigate ALFRED (build log) Past builds: Steam Tug SEGUIN (build log in the kits 1850-1900 section) Liberty Ship SS Stephen Hopkins (Gallery & Build Log) USS Basilone (DD-824) (Gallery & Build Log) USS Olympia (Gallery) USS Kirk (FF-1087) (Gallery & Build Log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share #40 Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, schooner said: Your right, sorry. BTW, is your "avatar" photo your boat? @schooner No reason to apologize. Yes, my avatar is my boat. It’s a Monk 36 trawler. They only made 254 of them. Mine is hull #077. popeye the sailor and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schooner Posted October 16, 2020 Share #41 Posted October 16, 2020 Nice looking boat! I thought it might be a Grand Banks. There is an interesting build log of Amati's Grand Banks kit, "Grand Banks by Mindi" https://modelshipworld.com/topic/24208-grand-banks-46-by-mindi-amati-models-120/ I've been thinking of doing an RC build but I don't want to mess around laying fiberglass on a wood hull. This kit has a fiberglass hull but some very nice looking wood detailing inside and out. You could probably bash it into a good facsimile of your boat. popeye the sailor 1 Quote Tim Current build: Continental Navy Frigate ALFRED (build log) Past builds: Steam Tug SEGUIN (build log in the kits 1850-1900 section) Liberty Ship SS Stephen Hopkins (Gallery & Build Log) USS Basilone (DD-824) (Gallery & Build Log) USS Olympia (Gallery) USS Kirk (FF-1087) (Gallery & Build Log) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share #42 Posted October 16, 2020 @schooner I’ve been watching that build. I never thought of bashing it, but now you have me thinking. I probably need more experience before taking on something like that, but that would be cool having a model of my boat. A lot of people think the Monk is a Grand Banks. They look very similar, especially the older ones. Personally, I like our layout much better than the GBs of the the same era and size. The Monk being a lot more comfortable and sensible layout. popeye the sailor 1 Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share #43 Posted October 16, 2020 I thought I would update my log, as I am still a bit mystified about the painting. I am now in the process of painting the hull. Those that have been following along will know that My painting process has been taking a while. The flat red for the hull is pretty thick, but I really like the way it is going on. The following image is after just three coats. I think one more will do it for this color. schooner, FriedClams, Retired guy and 3 others 6 Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted October 19, 2020 Share #44 Posted October 19, 2020 Just read your log from the beginning Paul, and you're progressing nicely on this model. Bluejacket makes a great kit, but it still requires dedication and effort (just as you are doing) to produce a really fine model. First time builds are difficult, but going forward you will build confidence and I'm sure the end result will be beautiful. Keep at it and watch out for rolling knives. Gary Retired guy, popeye the sailor and pwog 3 Quote Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share #45 Posted October 21, 2020 Another quick update. I have completed the hull painting including marking my waterline. I strayed from the instructions, as I used Tamiya masking tape instead of the supplied pin striping tape. The instructions called for using the pin striping tape (which will also be used to make the boat topping) to mask off the waterline by rubbing the adhesive side between your fingers to decrease the holding power to minimize the tape lifting paint when removed. I didn't trust myself that I would prepare the adhesive surface adequately, so I used the Tamiya. The image was taken as I'm waiting for the final coat of bottom paint to dry. I was so nervous about the waterline tape lifting the red paint on the hull that I couldn't wait to remove it. I'm very pleased with my result. As much as I complained about the other paint coverage and application (see above log), the flat red and Green or Grun, as it is named, went on and covered beautifully! I am still baffled by the difference in paints across the supplied bottles. In the end I am pleased with the end result, so far. I have just a bit more painting to do. FriedClams, AON, popeye the sailor and 5 others 8 Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted October 21, 2020 Share #46 Posted October 21, 2020 The waterline looks sharp! Nice painting! popeye the sailor and FriedClams 2 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share #47 Posted October 21, 2020 49 minutes ago, VTHokiEE said: The waterline looks sharp! Nice painting! @VTHokiEE Thank you! I appreciate your support. popeye the sailor 1 Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share #48 Posted October 25, 2020 Almost finished with the majority of the painting. I am currently working on painting the sheer guards and toe rails. As I’m waiting between coats I am prepping some of the other details required for fitting out the boat to complete the build. I framed the cabin door and scratched the hinges and door pull. I cut two small pieces of 30G .010 brass sheetIng and then cut two pieces of brass rod to make the hinges. For the door pull, I cut a piece of brass wire and bent it to shape. VTHokiEE, Moab, FriedClams and 3 others 6 Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted October 25, 2020 Share #49 Posted October 25, 2020 Nice touches and the hinges and door pull. They look really nice. pwog, popeye the sailor and FriedClams 3 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share #50 Posted October 25, 2020 @VTHokiEE Thanks! I got the idea from @schooner schooner, FriedClams and popeye the sailor 3 Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted October 27, 2020 Author Share #51 Posted October 27, 2020 Got my windows cut, mounted and framed. I’m not really happy with my job on this one. I was pondering taking it all off and trying again, but I am afraid of ruining the paint job and making an overall mess of everything. So, I decided to use it as a learning lesson. Isn’t that what first builds are for? I would definitely use a different method when cutting plexiglass. Also, I think I need better tweezers. I don’t have any with serrated blades, so everything seems to slip a lot. MEDDO, FriedClams, Moab and 6 others 9 Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted October 27, 2020 Share #52 Posted October 27, 2020 20 minutes ago, pwog said: was pondering taking it all off and trying again, but I am afraid of ruining the paint job and making an overall mess of everything. So, I decided to use it as a learning lesson. Isn’t that what first builds are for? Really liking that paint job. Not to push you in either direction, but first builds can also be a good time to try the repair 😉. Nice tweezer and nice files are really good tools to have. I’d consider at least filing down the frames that extend to far on the left window when you are facing them. FriedClams, Ryland Craze, popeye the sailor and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AON Posted October 27, 2020 Share #53 Posted October 27, 2020 IMHO If you are not happy now, think of how it will eat at you for the next 20 years. If it is truly a learning lesson what is to be lost by taking it off and trying again. Only lesson learnt is by doing it over until you're satisfied. If something gets damaged, do that over too. You will be glad you did... eventually. I was so reluctant to remove items... now I don't think twice about it...but it did hurt the first few times. FriedClams, MEDDO, Ryland Craze and 5 others 8 Quote Alan O'Neill "only dead fish go with the flow" Ongoing Build (31 Dec 2013) - HMS BELLEROPHON (1786), POF scratch build, scale 1:64, 74 gun 3rd rate Man of War, Arrogant Class Member of the Model Shipwrights of Niagara, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada (2016), and the Nautical Research Guild (since 2014) Associate member of the Nautical Research and Model Ship Society (2021) Offshore member of The Society of Model Shipwrights (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueJacket Posted October 27, 2020 Share #54 Posted October 27, 2020 The late modeler Steve Wheeler has often said "the trash can is your best tool" Having said that, I hate re-doing things. But if you're not happy, I think it's necessary. Go for it and make yourself proud! Nic Sea Hoss, popeye the sailor, FriedClams and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted October 30, 2020 Share #55 Posted October 30, 2020 On 10/26/2020 at 9:36 PM, VTHokiEE said: first builds can also be a good time to try the repair On 10/26/2020 at 10:00 PM, AON said: If you are not happy now, think of how it will eat at you for the next 20 years On 10/27/2020 at 8:48 AM, MrBlueJacket said: But if you're not happy, I think it's necessary. Go for it and make yourself proud! Ditto, Ditto, Ditto Your model is looking very good Paul. Gary popeye the sailor, pwog and Retired guy 3 Quote Current Build Pelican Eastern-Rig Dragger Completed Scratch Builds Rangeley Guide Boat New England Stonington Dragger 1940 Auto Repair Shop Mack FK Shadowbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxbuilds Posted October 30, 2020 Share #56 Posted October 30, 2020 On 10/26/2020 at 10:00 PM, AON said: IMHO If you are not happy now, think of how it will eat at you for the next 20 years. If it is truly a learning lesson what is to be lost by taking it off and trying again. Only lesson learnt is by doing it over until you're satisfied. If something gets damaged, do that over too. You will be glad you did... eventually. I was so reluctant to remove items... now I don't think twice about it...but it did hurt the first few times. Many of us say that if it's worth doing, it's worth being happy about it. Welcome to the world of adjusting everything regardless of how much experience you have. Overcoming the little problems is an extra source of joy over that provided by the kit manufactures, if that makes sense.This hobby is one of craftsmanship, making every model a unique work of art...as yours now is. I hope you get as much satisfaction from your build as we all do from ours. pwog, Ryland Craze, FriedClams and 2 others 5 Quote Current build: Great Harry, restoration On hold: Soliel Royale, Mantua Completed: Bluenose ll, Artesania Latina San Francisco ll, Artesania Latina Chris Craft barrel back triple cockpit, Dumas Chris Craft 1940 double cockpit, Dumas Santa Maria, Artesania Latina 1901 Scow Schooner, scratch built Hannah, Continental Navy, scratch built Candelaria bomb ship, OcCre Pride of Baltimore, Model Shipways 17 foot Chesapeake kayak (2, one scratch), Midwest USN Picket Boat #1, Model Shipways Kobuksan, Turtle Korean ironclad, YoungModeler HMS Revenge, scratch NY Pilot Boat, kit bashed, Model Shipways USS Monitor, scratch Nuestra Senora de Afortunado, 1926 Popular Science plan, Resoration Martha, CBMM, Puddle Jumper, scratch stern wheeler Lady Sarah, kit bashed Constructo Victorian launch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired guy Posted October 30, 2020 Share #57 Posted October 30, 2020 I agree with what the others have said, you do have a very nice build going and all you need is a few tweaks here and there 👍 Regards Richard pwog, popeye the sailor and FriedClams 3 Quote Current build: Bluenose by Retired guy - Model Shipways - scale 1:64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share #58 Posted November 1, 2020 Another quick update. I painted the propeller bronze and I’m in the process of painting the rudder. Once that is done I’m going to do some tweets and touch ups and finish with adding the dry transfers for boat name, hailing port. Happy Halloween! FriedClams, Moab, Duanelaker and 3 others 6 Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwog Posted November 4, 2020 Author Share #59 Posted November 4, 2020 Okay, I believe I am finished my first build. After all is said and done, I am very happy with my result. Looking closely, I can see many imperfections, some I may touch up or try to correct. It's not perfect. After all, it would be unrealistic of me to think I could be perfect my first time out. I might also say that if you've ever seen a working lobster boat, they can look very rough and sometimes scratch built. That being said, I have learned a lot from this build. I have started using skills that I have never tried before, especially when it came to working with wood, scratching out some details and figuring out how to do some of the tasks involved. I would like to thank everyone following for their support. In particular, I would like to thank schooner (Tim) for his insight, ideas and guidance. I enjoyed building this boat so much. I am looking forward to starting my next one. Your thoughts and/or suggestions are always welcome. Ryland Craze, VTHokiEE, Sea Hoss and 10 others 13 Quote Paul On the Ways: Mighty Mite, Harbor Tugboat by pwog - NautiCurso - 1:64 __________________________________________________________________ Completed Builds: Lobster Boat Red Baron (Bluejacket) Sardine Carrier Pauline (Bluejacket) Swampscott Dory (BlueJacket) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTHokiEE Posted November 4, 2020 Share #60 Posted November 4, 2020 Love it! Definitely a first build to be proud of! popeye the sailor, FriedClams, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote Current Build: HM Sloop Echo 1781 (First Scratch Build) Previous Builds: HM Cutter Alert, Sharpie Schooner, Chesapeake Bay Flattie, Half-Hull (NRG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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