bigcreekdad Posted March 20, 2021 Share #1 Posted March 20, 2021 One of my more recent activities this Covid crap has spawned is paint by number. Surprisingly relaxing, inexpensive, and they actually look fairly (IMO) good. You'd think that after doing a few of the above, with many minute shapes, that painting the inside of the gunport would be a breeze. Well, not for this cowboy anyway. I still end up with traces of the paint (red) on my lovely pear outer planking. Before I make it worse, any suggestions for removing it? Thanks Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rogers Posted March 20, 2021 Share #2 Posted March 20, 2021 In order to avoid that same issue I paint before I plank. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Regards, Jim Rogers Damn the Torpedoes , Full speed ahead. Adm David Farragut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaddoc Posted March 20, 2021 Share #3 Posted March 20, 2021 Maybe best to post a photo showing the problem. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Current projects: 21' Fisherman's Launch - plans by Howard Chapelle Hercules Steam Tugboat - scratch build from half model lines Completed projects: 21' Yawl Longboat - plans from the National Maritime Museum Deben 5 tonner - a Whisstock yard design 24' exploration gaff rigged ketch - a Tad Roberts design 15' knockabout sailing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cleek Posted March 20, 2021 Share #4 Posted March 20, 2021 Carefully and gently scrape with a sharp razor blade or xacto blade with the blade held perpendicular to the surface of the plank until the red paint is removed. Avoid scraping the plank as much as possible. Touch up the planking finish as needed when you're done. Ryland Craze, mtaylor, wefalck and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcreekdad Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted March 20, 2021 Thanks Bob..I'll give it a go. BTW Jim...I planked first because I wanted the gunport paint color to include the plank edges around the port. However, before my next build I'll be touching base with you for some other important tips. John mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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