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Just an observation of mine regarding the wonky photo orientation. I noticed that our photo software has a hard time with photos that are tall in relation to the subject matter in the image. I had this happen with one of my photos over the weekend. I cropped the photo so that it was more square, and then the image software oriented it correctly, no problem.

Chris Coyle
Greer, South Carolina

When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk.
- Tuco

Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Fokker D.VI

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Starting to do the sails. First step is to tape the sail pattern down, then tape silkspan over it.

 

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Next step is to trace the lines onto the silkspan, then cut another piece with the grain at 90 degrees to the first piece.

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So after thinking of options like wire, etc. I settled on using thread. I have a spool of .015 tan line, so I cut off several 6" lengths and inserted them through holes I made in the sail..

 

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So now it's time to make the water base. Start by making off the edges to where you want them to be, and scoop some spackle onto the base.

 

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Then smear it sort of evenly over the surface. no need to be neat about it.

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Unfortunately, the next step photo didn't come out. You put on a vinyl glove and slightly wet it. The tap on the spackle to make a wave pattern. If you don't like it, wipe it off and do it again. when you're happy with it, wrap the hull in saran wrap and press into the wet spackle. This photo is the result. Let it dry

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Now that the spackle is dry, it's time to paint. Spray the entire surface with a medium to dark blue.

 

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Next step is to paint light blue, spayed at a very shallow angle, to just highlight the sides of the waves.

 

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Then flip it to the other side, and do the same with green.

 

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Very impressive!  It was a joy and blessing to speak with you this a.m. and be told of this build to take a look at.  Looks a bit challenging at one level, but with the way I approach a variety of projects at various stages, I know it is just "one step at a time."  I am very excited to meet you and "adopt" my kits from you!  Thank you for your time this a.m. and for info to see your build here.  "Ahoy" until later!  JJ

Edited by KAYAK GIRL
missed some punctuation that needed to be inserted for proper English

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