HMS Fly by ccoyle - FINISHED - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64

[Der Alte Rentner]

Congrats on a gorgeous build!  No disrespect intended, but I hope I don't follow in your 17-year old footsteps.  (I'll settle for any number less that 7). 

 

Just curious about the painting aspects of the project.  I'm a looooong way from getting to that point in my Constitution build, but before I put any kind of finish on any of the wood, I want to know as much as possible about the best ways to go about the process.  I've done some research at MSW and found the discussion area on the subject of Painting, Finishing and Weathering Products and Techniques.  I'm still working my way through that, as well as Bob Hunt's Practicum on the Constitution.  Bob Hunt uses water-based poly, but the discussion section at MSW seems to frown on the use of water-based finishes all together.  So, may I ask?  What techniques and products did you use on the FLY?  

 

I've been a woodworker hobbyist for decades and have only rarely veered from using oil base paints/finishes. 

 

Thanks

 

Der Alte (aka Peter)

 

P.S.  Having seen the natural finish on the Constructo kit by Hipexec, if I do a decent job on the planking, I may opt for the natural finish and not paint at all.

[ccoyle]

2 hours ago, Der Alte Rentner said:

So, may I ask?  What techniques and products did you use on the FLY?

 

To be honest, it's been so long since I did that part of the project that I can't remember exactly what I used. I probably used a water-based stain, and I'm fairly certain, but not 100%, that I used an off-white from Model Shipways, also water-based, for below the waterline.

 

BTW, I hope my next project doesn't take me 17 years, too!

[No Idea]

Congratulations Chris that really is a beautifully made ship. 

[clearway]

Well done beautiful build - used to seeing you work with card though😁

Keith