Frank Burroughs Posted August 9, 2023 #1 Posted August 9, 2023 The plastic kit is H-330 1972 New box, bought off of Ebay. I washed it with Dawn dish soap and rinsed it in warm water. Debating on whether to glue the some part together before spraying Surface Primer L Gray, or, spray on the spruce first. Landlubber Mike, whitejamest, clearway and 1 other 4 Quote https://fbinkslinger.net
whitejamest Posted August 9, 2023 #2 Posted August 9, 2023 I had the pleasure of going aboard her just this past weekend. I look forward to seeing how the kit comes together. Quote Current build: HMS Speedy, Vanguard Models 1:64 Past Projects: 18th Century Longboat, Model Shipways, 1:48 22 Foot Yawl, Vanguard Models, 1:64
Frank Burroughs Posted August 15, 2023 Author #3 Posted August 15, 2023 Having much fun learning the hobby! Primed the model with Tamiya Light Grey Surface Primer. It went on well. The small can just put two coats on both sides. Will look into automotive fine primer for the next ship. Tamiya acrylic paint used to paint the model. Glycerin Oil used for a paint retarder. One part oil to nine parts water. I mixed 50/50 on retarder and paint. How often should sand the model? ccoyle 1 Quote https://fbinkslinger.net
Frank Burroughs Posted August 30, 2023 Author #4 Posted August 30, 2023 The model is coming along. Painting is a challenge with my hands shaking because of Cerebral Palsy. Next model I will use tape before painting. Nirvana 1 Quote https://fbinkslinger.net
Frank Burroughs Posted September 5, 2023 Author #6 Posted September 5, 2023 Nirvana 1 Quote https://fbinkslinger.net
Frank Burroughs Posted September 5, 2023 Author #7 Posted September 5, 2023 My hands are getting steadier. Lots to learn about painting. This model I am using Tamiya acrylic . The two Men O' War models acrylic craft paint will be tried. Excited to compare the results. Soon rigging will start. Going to have to learn how to tie tiny knots. SigEp Ziggy and Nirvana 2 Quote https://fbinkslinger.net
ccoyle Posted March 21 #8 Posted March 21 Hi, Frank. Have you had a chance to make some progress on this build? Nirvana 1 Quote Chris Coyle Greer, South Carolina When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk. - Tuco Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, DS Børøysund
Frank Burroughs Posted April 1 Author #9 Posted April 1 Funny you should ask. I am finishing the rigging this week. Primed the CSS Alabama for painting. Had to take a few months off to pay off my credit cards. God, I missed working with my hands! Picked up Aurora Heller "Soleil Royal", 1/100, as my fifth model Nirvana 1 Quote https://fbinkslinger.net
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