Frank Burroughs Posted September 14, 2023 Share #1 Posted September 14, 2023 The CSS Alabama has the hull already copper-ed. There are chrome parts. The blocks are tiny! I am using Tamiya acrylic paint. My gut says primer all but the chrome. Then I read about taking the chrome off and painting the parts silver. So, I ask, what would you prime? mtaylor 1 Quote https://fbinkslinger.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerome Posted September 14, 2023 Share #2 Posted September 14, 2023 It will never hurt to clean all the parts in mild soapy water, dry them off thoroughly and prime everything. that way “all your bases are covered”. Frank Burroughs, Canute and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Burroughs Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted September 14, 2023 I am wondering if the chrome parts are from another kit. Don't think 1800 ships had them, lol. mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote https://fbinkslinger.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted September 15, 2023 Share #4 Posted September 15, 2023 13 hours ago, Frank Burroughs said: I am wondering if the chrome parts are from another kit. Don't think 1800 ships had them, lol. True on that. What parts are chromed? This got my curiosity up. Canute and jerome 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Burroughs Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share #5 Posted September 15, 2023 I finally downloaded assemble instructions. The chrome parts are not included. The look like engine covers from a car model. Problem: rigging instructions are not included. This is going to be interesting. The search begins! Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote https://fbinkslinger.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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