BobTheBuilder Posted February 28, 2014 Share #211 Posted February 28, 2014 Hi SkerryAmp, I just finished reading your log in preparation for my start of the Mayflower when I get it from model expo. You're doing a beautiful job and I hope I can do the same looking at your log. I didn't see much detail on how you did the hull planking, did I miss a page? Thx again, Bob the builder SkerryAmp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerryAmp Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share #212 Posted March 9, 2014 (edited) Hi Bob, glad you like it so far, it really is a fun one to work on. Well, ya got me =) I didn't too much (hardly any) detail on the planking because quite honestly it is a lot of magic under there. I am HORRIBLE at planking. What you see is a great attempt at getting the planks somewhat where they are supposed to be and then filled, and sanded, and filled some more and sanded some more, and filled and yup - you guessed it, sanded. Since most of the hull is painted I had the luxury of not having to stress on it too too much. The planks that can be seen are not bad at all to lay in as they are for the most part just parallels and straigth with some simple bending at the bow to get them to lay in well. =) Planking is something I am working on improving my self as I do each build. The other ones I am working on I am not going to be able to fake it in any way - so this will be interesting! Edited March 10, 2014 by SkerryAmp popeye the sailor, edmay, trippwj and 1 other 4 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...
augie Posted March 10, 2014 Share #213 Posted March 10, 2014 Take your time on that planking. I think we all wrestle with it to one extent or another. Someone on here once said 'treat each plank as a mini-modeling project' --- good advice. The key is to keep improving from one model to the next ---- or even from port to starboard. Or you can do what I did. Get a camera with a 'Make Planking Look Decent' setting ! PATIENCE!!!!! trippwj, SkerryAmp, riverboat and 1 other 4 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerryAmp Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share #214 Posted March 10, 2014 Hi Adam, Me too, I also agree the agreement of Sjors with Popeye ... Colors really look very smooth, in soft harmony... Thank you very much. I actually was surprised how well it turned out - purely an experiment and a hope! 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...
SkerryAmp Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share #215 Posted March 10, 2014 Take your time on that planking. I think we all wrestle with it to one extent or another. Someone on here once said 'treat each plank as a mini-modeling project' --- good advice. The key is to keep improving from one model to the next ---- or even from port to starboard. Or you can do what I did. Get a camera with a 'Make Planking Look Decent' setting ! PATIENCE!!!!! Heheh, yeah - I am looking to order one or two of those lenses!! 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 March 12, 2014 Share #216 Posted March 12, 2014 Nice job Adam ! Looks great ! SkerryAmp 1 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...
SkerryAmp Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share #217 Posted March 14, 2014 Thanks gerty! 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...
SkerryAmp Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share #218 Posted May 12, 2014 I have broken free!!! At least for tonight, so will be trying to make the most of it First order of business...... give some love to the Mayflower. She has been patient over there on the workbench, although I could feel the judging, condemning glares from time to time. So - gave 'er a littel bit of attention. I went ahead and just added the white trim pieces along the railings and sides. Not a great deal of progress, but considering the last update was from March - it is something!! The trim was painted using artists acrylics, which I am starting to get an affinity for. It covers nicely and with a little bit of leveling agent added seems to go on nice and smooth! They were glued into place, trimmed, sanded just a little to give them a bit of a worn look and then sit waiting for the next step. Which is the other pieces of molding as well as the green stripes and detail work. Ahhhh. SO GOOD to work with the wood and paint and get something done!!! Am now going to head on in and watch a little TV with the Admiral as she goes to bed much earlier than I do and then I will be back and catch up on the nearly 400 updates (according to that little notifier up there in the corner) Thank you all for being patient! I will be making the most of my new found time until it gets snatched away again!!! Enjoy and happy modeling!!! riverboat, Doreltomin, Sjors and 7 others 10 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...
augie Posted May 12, 2014 Share #219 Posted May 12, 2014 Welcome back! SkerryAmp 1 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted May 12, 2014 Share #220 Posted May 12, 2014 I know how it feels to hit the shop after a long absence. Well done and try to sneak a few more sessions soon. Its good for the soul!!! SkerryAmp and Doreltomin 2 Quote Chuck Passaro - MSW Admin Sloop Speedwell - POF scratch Block Island Boat - POF scratch HMS Winchelsea - POB scratch build HM Cutter Cheerful - POB scratch build Royal Barge - POF scratch Medway Longboat- POF Scratch SYREN SHIP MODEL COMPANY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 12, 2014 Share #221 Posted May 12, 2014 The trim looks great so far. Nice work. I am also back in the shop this evening. It is amazing what a little time with some wood and glue can do for one's sanity. Russ SkerryAmp and augie 2 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 May 12, 2014 Author Share #222 Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) Thanks all! Augie, is really good to be back at it again! Hopefully I can make it stick for a while! I agree Chuck and Russ - a little time on this and it felt great!!! Have been so wrapped up in stuff kind of forgot how much fun it was - and it actually "chilled me out" for a little bit. I really really need to find a way to squeeze it in at the end of the night again!! Edited May 12, 2014 by SkerryAmp augie 1 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...
Sjors Posted May 12, 2014 Share #223 Posted May 12, 2014 From me also welcome back Adam ! It should be about time Mayflower looks great ! SkerryAmp 1 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerryAmp Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share #224 Posted May 13, 2014 Thank you sjors, you are right - it is about time The mayflower is happy now, giving it proper attention 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...
popeye the sailor Posted May 13, 2014 Share #225 Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) awesome trim work..........like you never skipped a beat! good to see you back at the table! what is that......a screen saver? love it! Edited May 13, 2014 by popeye the sailor SkerryAmp 1 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...
SkerryAmp Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share #226 Posted May 14, 2014 Thanks Dennis, liking how it turned out and it FEELS like I didn't skip a beat... although still not sure why I bought the window maker stuff... but am sure I will remember at some point. On the screens? That is a desktop image of a guitar. My two biggest "hobbies" are the ships and guitar (well now that summer is here a bit of gardening out back, get some nice fresh vegetables going). I wanted a non intrusive background for my pictures and found that one and figured it worked out pretty well! popeye the sailor 1 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...
SkerryAmp Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share #227 Posted May 14, 2014 Well in continuing my newly building resolve to get to the bench regularly I took some time and painted up some of the finish as well as attached the red trim beneath the railing black. I was hoping to put some more on however I discovered I painted the wrong size lumber so had to redo it So now we are waiting for the new strips to dry and those will go on tomorrow =) Here are the strips drying away on my high tech drying rack (i.e the middle shelf of my workbench/desk/computer table. There is also a little cameo appearance in the back there of the MSW Calendar Here we have the stripes painted on the sides and the red accent trim along the bottom of the upper black stripe. Stepping back, it is coming together nicely. The colors bringing it slowly to life Tomorrow once the new strips are dryed they will be mounted and then the stripes will be added and then I do believe it will be on to the bow! Thanks all! augie, HIPEXEC, Ferit and 9 others 12 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...
russ Posted May 14, 2014 Share #228 Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) The colors look good. I like that they are a bit subdued. Too bright and it does not look right. Yours are spot on, I think. Russ Edited May 14, 2014 by russ SkerryAmp 1 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...
patrickmil Posted May 14, 2014 Share #229 Posted May 14, 2014 The colors look great Adam! I can see the happiness of your Mayflower. SkerryAmp 1 Quote Thanks, Patrick YouTube Channel for fun: Patrick's Scale Studio Finished: Model Shipways US Brig Niagara I Love Kit USS Curtis Wilbur DDG-54 Current: Trumpeter USS Yorktown CV-5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augie Posted May 14, 2014 Share #230 Posted May 14, 2014 Really enjoying watching her colors come together. That calendar looks familiar ! SkerryAmp 1 Quote Augie Current Build: US Frigate Confederacy - MS 1:64 Previous Builds : US Brig Syren (MS) - 2013 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Greek Tug Ulises (OcCre) - 2009 (see Completed Ship Gallery) Victory Cross Section (Corel) - 1988 Essex (MS) 1/8"- 1976 Cutty Sark (Revell 1:96) - 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverboat Posted May 14, 2014 Share #231 Posted May 14, 2014 Those colors are real nice Adam, and you did a real good job applying them Looks GREAT!!! Frank SkerryAmp 1 Quote completed build: Delta River Co. Riverboat HMAT SUPPLY USRC "ALERT" in progress: Red Dragon (Chinese junk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippwj Posted May 14, 2014 Share #232 Posted May 14, 2014 What they said! Those colours look great! SkerryAmp 1 Quote WayneNeither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.Epictetus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjors Posted May 14, 2014 Share #233 Posted May 14, 2014 Just like the comment of everybody above ! This is the easy way Adam to say I like it Learned from Augie ! trippwj and SkerryAmp 2 Quote Currend builds: USS Constitution by Sjors - Model Shipways - Scale 1:76 HMS Victory by Sjors - Jotika - Scale 1:72 On hold: VOC Reconnaisance yacht Duyfken by Sjors - Kolderstok - Scale 1:50 Finished builds: HMS Snake (1797) by Sjors - Caldercraft - Scale 1:64 Nuestra Señora del Pilar by Sjors & Anja - OcCre - Scale 1:64 H.M. Brig-Sloop Flirt 1782 by Sjors - Vanguard Models - Scale 1:64 HMS Agamemnon by Sjors - Caldercraft / Jotika - 1:64 San Ildefonso - OcCre Le Mirage - Corel Smit Rotterdam (sea tug) - Billing Boats - 1:75 Sovereign of the seas - De Agostini Spirit of Mississippi - OcCre Santissima Trinidad - OcCre Corsair - OcCre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 14, 2014 Share #234 Posted May 14, 2014 awesome job there!..........she's looking pretty sweet! SkerryAmp 1 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...
SkerryAmp Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share #235 Posted May 17, 2014 Thank you thank you all The colors look good. I like that they are a bit subdued. Too bright and it does not look right. Yours are spot on, I think. Russ I definately am aiming for a bit subdued, also a bit "worn" not TOO worn, but the way the hull came out doesn't strike me as fresh of the slip so am trying to make the colors a little tiny bit worse for wear. Which is sort of easy since I am not the best at painting these things quite yet The colors look great Adam! I can see the happiness of your Mayflower. Thanks patrick! The mayflower is most assuredly feeling better with some attention. The admiral too since she has been staring at half built ships now for months! Really enjoying watching her colors come together. That calendar looks familiar ! Thanks Augie! Yep that is the official calendar hanging proudly in the workshop/office. For years it has been butterfly's and kittens of the admirals choice, this year SHIPS! THANKS MSW Those colors are real nice Adam, and you did a real good job applying them Looks GREAT!!! Frank Thank you much frank, a little inspiried by your super weathering so as I mentioned above trying to slightly weather things a little. Not quite weathered weathered but a little less than brand spanky new What they said! Those colours look great! Thank you wayne! Glad they are working! Just like the comment of everybody above ! This is the easy way Adam to say I like it Learned from Augie ! I'll take it Sjors! Thank you sir! awesome job there!..........she's looking pretty sweet! Thanks Popeye! I am thinking so as well so far - nice getting that urge going again!!! riverboat 1 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...
SkerryAmp Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share #236 Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) Well I have spent a bit of time over the last couple of nights to get more of the trim up. I think I am finally finished with the trim and can start to look towards the bow and get that beakhead going on!! Finished up the red and white striped strips I had originally painted them nice and bright but once I lined them up on the ship they looked off. Took a bit but realized that the overall look of the ship is taking on a bit of a used look. I wish I could say it was intentional but the colors are such that it isn't quite a brand new ship so the first red and white trimmed look a bit out of wack. Decided to go ahead and try to tone it back some. Not quite pristine bright white and red but a bit worn and a tiny bit rough around the edges. WHICH given my lack of painting prowess turned out easier to do than the crispy clean versions ALthough the pictuers doesn't quite show what I am talking about..hmmmm..... /shrug. I hope I pulled it off and continue to do through the rest of the build Thanks for stopping in and as always ENJOY!! Edited May 17, 2014 by SkerryAmp popeye the sailor, The Sailor, Sjors and 6 others 9 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...
popeye the sailor Posted May 18, 2014 Share #237 Posted May 18, 2014 looks real good with the stripes! I was curious though.......went browsing at images of her. some pictures had them and some didn't. makes no never mind.........she looks sweet with them on! SkerryAmp 1 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...
newbuilder101 Posted May 18, 2014 Share #238 Posted May 18, 2014 The colours and trim is looking great Adam! SkerryAmp 1 Quote Sherry Every goodbye is the birth of a memory... Current Build: San Felipe Finished Builds: Mayflower Build Log Gallery: Mayflower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 18, 2014 Share #239 Posted May 18, 2014 Adam: The trim work looks great. Good call on the tone of the colors. Russ SkerryAmp 1 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 May 20, 2014 Author Share #240 Posted May 20, 2014 Thank you all for the likes!! For a struggling novice like me those mean a great deal!! looks real good with the stripes! I was curious though.......went browsing at images of her. some pictures had them and some didn't. makes no never mind.........she looks sweet with them on! Thanks Dennis and you are right...well, sort of yes,, maybe? I dunno anymore hehe. I checked around and founds several pictures of the Mayflower and found stripes, triangles plain colors, different colors, painted hull, natural hull.. then found it depended on whether I was looking at the Mayflower or Mayflower II. So, after my head was spinning I decided I would just stick with Chuck's scheme and go with it - I certainly wasn't finding anything to latch on to!! And it works! The colours and trim is looking great Adam! Thank you very much Sherry! Much appreciated! Adam: The trim work looks great. Good call on the tone of the colors. Russ Thanks Russ. It actually looks much better in person - the photos look very clean while on the bench it looks a tad worn. But overall I am gald with how the colors came out. Now if I can do something about the glue marks.. am hoping when I give it an overall dull cote it will flatten and hide much of them, but not sure. DCIronfist, popeye the sailor and Littlebob 3 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...
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