jim_smits Posted October 2, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 2, 2014 Hi all, I've asked this in my build log but hopefully can generate a wider opinion here. I'm fitting rudder straps to my ballahoo model, using black paper to represent the straps. The hull is not copper plated but finished in 'white stuff'. My query is would the straps have been overpainted with 'white stuff' or would the metal have been left bare? I like the contrast of straps (black or cuprous) against the white hull but would prefer a more historically accurate finish if possible. Cheers guys Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Coleman Posted October 2, 2014 Share #2 Posted October 2, 2014 I do believe these straps were painted over white. Quote Regards, Scott Current build: 1:75 Friesland, Mamoli Completed builds: 1:64 Rattlesnake, Mamoli - 1:64 HMS Bounty, Mamoli - 1:54 Adventure, Amati - 1:80 King of the Mississippi, AL 1:64 Blue Shadow, Mamoli - 1:64 Leida Dutch pleasure boat, Corel - 1:60 HMS President Mantra, Sergal Awaiting construction: 1:89 Hermione La Fayette AL - 1:48 Perserverance, Modelers shipyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted October 2, 2014 Share #3 Posted October 2, 2014 I agree: contemporary models show these also in white. Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_smits Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted October 2, 2014 Figured that would probably be the case. Thanks for the responses guys. Quote Jim-----Current builds:HMS SnakeHMS HoodMechanical Solar SystemCompleted builds:HMS Ballahoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wq3296 Posted October 3, 2014 Share #5 Posted October 3, 2014 Greetings Jim, Hold on. It is my understanding that "white stuff" was not paint, but rather a coating. I believe the main ingredient was tallow, with other materials added in an attempt to give it anti- fouling properties. My opinion is that it was applied to all bottom surfaces including metal, by design or accident, but probably did not adhere as well to metal. As a result the iron work (straps) may have shown through in a short time. As an option you could coat the straps with a much watered down paint that you use to paint bottom. This would allow the blackish straps to "read" through the coating which is probably the real deal. wq3296 CaptainSteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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