hull finishing

[serpe]

I don't know if this is the correct space for my question. I'm sure the moderator will correct me. I am moving on to my new build of the HMB beagle. I am thinking of using the brass nails that come with kit to nail the final planking. I would pre drill to avoid splitting on the ends. They would be driven in, cut, tapped flush and sanded smooth. I would use some tung oil to even out the colour variations of the wood. My vision is to highlight the hull a bit while doing some painting and varnishing of deck fixtures etc a minimalist build. The rest of the ship such as masts and rigging etc would be as you would expect. I would like some feed back as to what you think of my plan.

[JacquesCousteau]

Sounds like an interesting plan! You may want to consider using wooden treenails, instead, as they can be made in scale and are more accurate than brass. Searching a bit on this site should bring up lots of examples and instructions.

[Dr PR]

serpe,

 

What do you want to achieve with your model?