Gregory Posted January 19, 2022 Share #31 Posted January 19, 2022 Have you seen the log by vossiewulf where he used red primer: Quote The gun carriages have had their train tackle holes drilled out, casting plugs filed off, and seams sanded down. I then shot some Tamiya red primer over them, and drilled holes on each side for eyebolts for the breech rope and the gun tackles, but I don't think I will fit the latter. They look pretty good IMO.. mtaylor, Keith Black and Dave_E 2 1 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wefalck Posted January 20, 2022 Share #32 Posted January 20, 2022 As usual, it would be helpful to state what nation and period the ship is from. Practices have changed over time and were different in different parts of the world. It is generally safe to paint over almost anything with acrylics, as their main solvent is water with some alcohol added in some cases. The solvent in enamels may attack the varnish or whatever has been put onto the cast gun carriages. However, it may be difficult to get acrylics to stick on certain surfaces when painting with a brush due to their hydrophobic properties. When using an airbrush, this tends to be less of a problem. GrandpaPhil, allanyed, Keith Black and 2 others 4 1 Quote wefalck panta rhei - Everything is in flux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafi Posted January 21, 2022 Share #33 Posted January 21, 2022 On 12/15/2021 at 3:14 PM, KirbysLunchBox said: I decided to 3D print new cannons for my LN. Nice barrel, yes, but just consider to do the carriage too 🙂 The kit´s ones are also "special" and I do believe that with the knowledge and ability you have as a modeler one should give it at least a try, be in print or even better in wood 🙂 🙂 🙂 All the best, DAniel mtaylor and Keith Black 2 Quote To victory and beyond! http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/76-hms-victory-by-dafi-to-victory-and-beyond/ See also our german forum for Sailing Ship Modeling and History: http://www.segelschiffsmodellbau.com/ Finest etch parts for HMS Victory 1:100 (Heller Kit), USS Constitution 1:96 (Revell) and other useful bits. http://dafinismus.de/index_en.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirbysLunchBox Posted January 22, 2022 Share #34 Posted January 22, 2022 10 hours ago, dafi said: Nice barrel, yes, but just consider to do the carriage too 🙂 The kit´s ones are also "special" and I do believe that with the knowledge and ability you have as a modeler one should give it at least a try, be in print or even better in wood 🙂 🙂 🙂 All the best, DAniel I have thought about that quite a bit actually. I haven’t found a good source for proper dimensions yet. Thank you for the support! I have read through your 1/100 Victory so many times. Such great inspiration! Keith Black, Dave_E and mtaylor 3 Quote ~Kirby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_E Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share #35 Posted January 23, 2022 How Do Everyone, I think with the help of our friend Henrythestaffy in Australia, we have cannage. 😁 He supplied these beautifull 3D works of art for me. I thought I'd leave well enough alone and not go dabbling any further with this first build on the cannons. The painting under a magnifyer was a new experience, wasn' too bad actually. Of course later on comes the rigging. I will probably keep it basic. Thanks for all the help here. Keith Black, Gregory, AON and 2 others 5 Quote Dave Current builds: Rattlesnake Completed builds: Lady Nelson On the shelf: NRG Half Hull Project, Various metal, plastic and paper models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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