Tigersteve Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share #31 Posted June 28, 2021 Thank you for the compliment and advice! Stuntflyer suggested the same (dullcoat). I’ll try not to obsess about the sheen, but I do have plenty work to do before that step. 😎 Steve druxey and Mike the Maxx 2 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted July 5, 2021 Author Share #32 Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) Painting continues… Thwarts (not glued yet) were painted to match the color of the interior hull. The gunwale and cap rail are painted green. In the photo you can see the modifications to the cap rail. Mine did not match the profile of the hull so I cut them. I will remake those aft pieces to match the remaining curve of the hull after the first parts are installed. I started to get a “chalky” finish to the interior hull. I think the paint got diluted with too much water. I will need to get a fresh bottle of paint to get the proper finish. I’ve been modifying the display stand as well. Updates on that coming soon. These macro photos are brutal. The finishes are much smoother to the naked eye. Steve Edited July 20, 2021 by Tigersteve Ryland Craze, JpR62, Duanelaker and 3 others 6 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share #33 Posted July 6, 2021 Needed a break from painting so back to construction. I was finally able to install the first part of the cap rail. This was sanded flush with the gunwale. After the remaining pieces are installed, I will add some filler to any gaps and sand them flush. See the attached rough photo. Steve druxey, Duanelaker, JpR62 and 3 others 6 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted July 7, 2021 Author Share #34 Posted July 7, 2021 The profile of the hull was used to trace a parallel line next to the cutout where the original cap rail piece was removed from the sheet. After the shape was roughly cut out, I moved the piece along 220 grit sandpaper that was wrapped around my finger. Kit basswood is good for this. All that is needed is your hobby knife and sandpaper. While the cap rail pieces get pre-painted before attaching to the hull, see the attached photo of my modified base parts. The original kit supplied base seemed oversized. The base was treated with pre-stain before applying a natural stain. Three coats of Wipe-On-Poly was applied with fine sanding in between. Steve druxey, Jack12477, Ryland Craze and 2 others 5 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share #35 Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) Completed display base. Next update will be after the cap rail is complete. As you can tell from my last two posts, this will take a while. There’s a lot of work necessary to get the model to an acceptable level. Steve Edited July 8, 2021 by Tigersteve druxey 1 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share #36 Posted July 20, 2021 Sanding sticks were made using kit wood and a glue stick. These sizes were very handy for working on the cap rail. I also modified the transom to a more pleasing curve. Painting is very close to being finished. I am trying to avoid purchasing more paint as I have over diluted a couple of my colors. Oar construction is also underway. Color scheme (Tamiya Flat Paints); Exterior Hull: Flat Earth Interior Hull: Desert Yellow Cap rail/Gunwale: J.A. Green For the few following along- thank you for all the likes! Steve Chuck, JpR62, Duanelaker and 5 others 8 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted July 20, 2021 Share #37 Posted July 20, 2021 Very neat and workmanlike! Ryland Craze, Tigersteve and Eurus 3 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share #38 Posted July 25, 2021 (edited) Testor’s Dullcote does not react well with Tamiya paints. I was getting a spotty, eggshell type finish. To recover, I sanded the surfaces most affected and repainted. Lesson learned. Test finishes off model. I will be using different paints going forward. Also, do not use Wipe-On-Poly over paint unless you want a sheen. I wish I took this advice on previous models. I over worked the sanding of the oars and have requested replacement parts from Model Expo. While I wait for those parts, I will construct the buckets and start the rope work on the model. I purchased Syren rope for this. I worked on the layout for the nameplate. Measurements are 3.25” x .25”. I will get that made at a local trophy shop. Very inexpensive and adds a nice finishing touch to the project. Thank you Mike Stuntflyer and Ryland Craze for your assistance on the paint finishes. I learned a lot from our exchanges. Steve Edited July 25, 2021 by Tigersteve JpR62, Mike the Maxx, Ryland Craze and 3 others 6 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted July 25, 2021 Share #39 Posted July 25, 2021 Despite your paint issues, looking good! Tigersteve 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted July 26, 2021 Share #40 Posted July 26, 2021 Very nice model. Your work looks crisp and I am glad you decided to fix the paint issues. Tigersteve 1 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share #41 Posted July 26, 2021 Thank you for the compliments. Means a lot coming from fine craftsman like yourselves. Steve Ryland Craze 1 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share #42 Posted July 29, 2021 Nameplate applied. This material is shinier than the nameplates on my other projects. Apparently, they don’t use that other material any longer. It’s a bit shiny for my taste, but it will have to due for this project. Still looks clean. Steve druxey and Mike the Maxx 2 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted July 29, 2021 Share #43 Posted July 29, 2021 Looks nice Steve. Your Dory will look great on your display stand. Mike the Maxx and Tigersteve 2 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share #44 Posted July 30, 2021 Thanks! Took a little break after the painting fiasco. Must build the buckets… Steve Mike the Maxx and Ryland Craze 2 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share #45 Posted August 5, 2021 Made four buckets- two quarter size and two nickel size. One bucket did not survive, but I think it would have been too crowded in the presentation. These will be painted and holes drilled. 3/16” strips were used in the construction. I applied one coat of paint after this photo, but used too much water. There’s a bit of touch up needed as the water caused some damage. Stay tuned… Steve Mike the Maxx, Ryland Craze and druxey 3 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share #46 Posted August 15, 2021 (edited) Finishing the paint job on the buckets took a while. White and green paint were mixed in different ratios to get the desired hue. The final coat was the lightest version of this mixture, followed by a damp brush while the paint was still wet. This removed most of the last coat to create the texture. Holes were drilled in the buckets and the thwarts were permanently installed. Next, I will work on the oars. Steve Edited August 16, 2021 by Tigersteve Ryland Craze, Mike the Maxx, Duanelaker and 2 others 5 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share #47 Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) Using the techniques described in the manual, I tapered and shaped the oars. To get a consistent tapering across all oars, I used the technique shown in the first photo where I sanded towards the blade. The oars were treated with several coats of natural stain followed by two coats of golden oak, which were wiped off after about a minute of saturation. Leathering is next. Steve Edited August 25, 2021 by Tigersteve Ryland Craze, dvm27, druxey and 2 others 5 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share #48 Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) Leathering is completed and one coat of Wipe-On-Poly (second photo). I suppose I will need to eliminate one for the presentation. Steve Edited August 26, 2021 by Tigersteve JpR62, druxey and Mike the Maxx 3 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryland Craze Posted August 26, 2021 Share #49 Posted August 26, 2021 Nice work Steve. Very realistic looking. druxey, Tigersteve and Mike the Maxx 3 Quote Ryland Member - Hampton Roads Ship Model Society - Ship Model Society of New Jersey - Nautical Research Guild Current Build - Armed Virginia Sloop, 18th Century Longboat Completed Build - Medway Longboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlefever Posted August 26, 2021 Share #50 Posted August 26, 2021 A clean sharp looking project. I like it. Jim Tigersteve and Mike the Maxx 2 Quote My Current Project is the Pinky Schooner Dove Found here: Dove Build Log Previously built schooners: Benjamin Latham Latham's Seine Boat Prince de Neufchatel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share #51 Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) Thank you very much gentlemen! I am not looking forward to creating or installing the thole pins Steve Edited August 26, 2021 by Tigersteve druxey and Mike the Maxx 2 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share #52 Posted August 27, 2021 Here’s a couple of reference photos of the presentation I’ve settled on. Let me know if it’s too “kitchen sink” with the extra oar stowed underneath the thwarts. The rope and thole pins should complete the look nicely. (I hope!) Steve JpR62, Jack12477, yvesvidal and 4 others 7 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted August 27, 2021 Share #53 Posted August 27, 2021 A spare oar ain't a bad thing! Looks fine to me. Mike the Maxx, Ryland Craze and Tigersteve 3 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share #54 Posted August 28, 2021 While I craft the thole pins, here is option #2 for presentation. This was my original idea for the bucket placement. If you are following this log or just came across it, please let me know which one is your preference. Your feedback is appreciated. Steve Mike the Maxx, yvesvidal, druxey and 2 others 5 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share #55 Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) A square strip is provided in the kit to create the thole pins. I rounded the strip and pre-painted before cutting 1/4” pieces. Test fitting before applying glue will give you an idea how much time is needed to set the pins. After the glue dries, lightly sand the pins to the same height. Touch up the paint afterwards. It was difficult to capture a good photo of the result. Steve Edited August 30, 2021 by Tigersteve Mike the Maxx, druxey, yvesvidal and 4 others 7 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted August 30, 2021 Share #56 Posted August 30, 2021 Looks great, Steve. Tigersteve 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesvidal Posted August 30, 2021 Share #57 Posted August 30, 2021 What a beautiful boat. Nice choice of colors. Yves Tigersteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share #58 Posted September 1, 2021 (edited) Before installing the rope for the beckets, the holes needed to be reamed out. The tip of the ropes were treated with CA glue to prevent unraveling while passing them through the holes. The instructions advise cutting a 4” piece of rope, but I ended up cutting 6”. After knots were tied, watered down white glue was applied. When dry, the excess was cut with a sharp blade as close to the knot as possible. For the bow, a bit of excess rope was left after the knot. This looked cleaner than when I cut very close to the knot. Watered down white glue was also used to set the ropes into position. Securing the base is next before rigging the buckets. Steve Edited September 1, 2021 by Tigersteve JpR62, yvesvidal, Mike the Maxx and 1 other 3 1 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lraymo Posted September 1, 2021 Share #59 Posted September 1, 2021 Hi Steve. Just noticed you were building the Dory. She looks beautiful! So clean, crisp, and the paint looks great! Wow! Ryland Craze, Mike the Maxx and Tigersteve 3 Quote Current: Model Shipways Phantom Pilot Boat Completed: Norwegian Sailing Pram Lowell Grand Banks Dory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigersteve Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share #60 Posted September 1, 2021 Thanks Lynn and everyone for the kind words and likes. She is getting very close to completion. Steve lraymo, Ryland Craze and Mike the Maxx 3 Quote Current: Mayflower- Model Shipways Completed: Lowell Grand Banks Dory- Model Shipways English Pinnace- Model Shipways 18th Century Longboat- Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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