DelmerModels Posted October 1, 2021 Share #1 Posted October 1, 2021 Ok so this is my second build. My “learning build” was Occre’s Essex. I learned a ton, mostly 3 things: 1. Patience 2. Enjoying the process 3. I like the word working far more than the rigging…. So I started the Fifie in March 2021 and just finished it. I’ll upload all the photos in rapid succession. one thing I do know is that I know very little about model ship building. So to get better, I’m inviting any and all feedback on woodwork, rigging, weathering, customization. Anything you think will help as I move on to my next project (TBD.). And any suggestion on a good next level project? Thanks all!!! juhu, Rik Thistle, ccoyle and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juhu Posted October 2, 2021 Share #2 Posted October 2, 2021 Very eye catching, wood finish just to my taste. For interest, how did you treat the wood? Lacquer, oil? As for the next project, to keep the scale and focus, I think POF kit Emma C. Berry from Model Shipways would make a nice fishermen addition. Quote "A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor." Completed: Smuggler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelmerModels Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted October 2, 2021 Thank you! Yeah the quality of the wood in this kit was really nice. I couldn’t bring myself to paint it. So I tried to create contrast. For the hull, I used a water based sanding sealer then brushed on a single coat of Varathane oil based wood stain in Summer Oak hue. Then a light wash of AK Brand lacquer Wash for Wood. Same thing on the deck but finished with AK Naval Dark Wash for Wood Deck. For the laser cut parts I used Saman brand water based stains of various colors. Clear satin acrylic to seal. thx for the Emma c Berry recommendation. I was actually looking at that kit online today. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juhu Posted October 2, 2021 Share #4 Posted October 2, 2021 Oh I see the wood finish has been chosen very carefully with a great focus on detail. Thanks for sharing. Btw., what about that all fishing equipment? Was is all the part of the kit? It looks very detailed and if in the box, than the kit has even more value. Yes, I think E.C.B would be great next level step Quote "A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor." Completed: Smuggler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelmerModels Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted October 2, 2021 Yes all the equipment is part of the kit. I do have some netting I bought from ModelExpo. Trying to figure out how to make it look realistic. It’s the right scale but very stiff. So I have to play around with it and add to the kit. But everything you see is included in the Amati kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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