longshanks Posted June 29, 2022 Author Share Posted June 29, 2022 Painting the bottom .... Hull prepped.a few irregularities in the planking showing a working boat. Hull colour Vallejo Black-grey I'm hoping to show her as a working boat so I used a Chocolate brown to represent the tar anti fouling. To take away the monochrome colour I used Oil dots. Grey, white, yellow ochre and raw umber. Blended and washed out with white spirit. (I did use smaller dots the next time) I feel I achieved the look I was after A nice contrast Thanks for stopping by Kev 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Looking great how clean would these be below the waterline would they have a few barnacles on or would they be regularly cleaned up just a curious question. 🤔 Stay Safe beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 On 29/06/2022 at 20:35, beefy66 said: would they be regularly cleaned up just a curious question. 🤔 Good question Keith.. The sailing trawlers were built for power/speed needed to pull the trawl through the water. Any growth on the bottom is going to have an effect on speed. The quick way to clean the ladies bottom was to pass a burning pitch soaked torch along the skin. The notes I have don't say whether the shell fish was ready to eat. As most of these boats were based in drying harbours I would guess it was fairly easy to keep on top of this chore. HTH Stay safe Kev 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Very realistic Kev. Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Always setting the standard Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 Thanks for the comments / likes Slow progress but.... Working the hull above the waterline White, grey and raw umber oil Rudder temp. added with pin for strength. Note scupper line has had the stanchions picked out with shadow I reckon were close to moving on deck now. I hope you're enjoying the developing boat Thanks for looking in Kev 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 3 hours ago, longshanks said: ... I hope you're enjoying the developing boat ... For sure, Kev! Nice to follow along & see the aging & weathering techniques you're using & their outcomes. John 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Always taking notes on your builds Kev the notebook has now turned into an A4 file. Cheers for the tips again Stay Safe beefy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 On 6/19/2022 at 4:35 AM, Bertie Psmith said: What are they? Strips either side of the keel that cover up the inner edges of the plans next to the keel, as I understand it, a model boat builders way of representing what would be carved into the sides of the keel to accommodate the edges of the planks next to the keel, I think. Probably what rabbet planes take their name from, maybe. That is looking a bit nice Kev, if I didn't have so much plastic in stock, I could be tempted by something like this. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, stevehnz said: Strips either side of the keel that cover up the inner edges of the plans next to the keel, as I understand it, a model boat builders way of representing what would be carved into the sides of the keel to accommodate the edges of the planks next to the keel, I think. Probably what rabbet planes take their name from, maybe. I know that. I’ve known that for years. Even owned some old fashioned rabbet planes once. The thing I don’t know is why I asked the question 🤪 Teenage moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 13 hours ago, JohnWS said: see the aging & weathering I look in the mirror It's been a while since we've seen your blueberry ripple, I trust all is going well. 13 hours ago, beefy66 said: Cheers for the tips again It's all been done before. I just wish I could remember them all 10 hours ago, stevehnz said: I could be tempted by something like this. A change can be as good as a rest, just a thought Stay safe Kev 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 3 hours ago, longshanks said: I look in the mirror 3 hours ago, longshanks said: ... It's been a while since we've seen your blueberry ripple, I trust all is going well. Slow but sure Kev! 2 steps forward, 1 step back. I'll post an update soon John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 1 hour ago, JohnWS said: 2 steps forward, 1 step back. Only 1 back, now thats progress Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 Liking that colour variance on the hull very much Kev, and that's with as I suspect the camera not even picking up the full range of those subtle shifts in hue on the real thing. 👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 18 hours ago, TheBaron said: Liking that colour variance on the hull very much Kev, and that's with as I suspect the camera not even picking up the full range of those subtle shifts in hue on the real thing. 👏 As you say... I'm not a fan of large monochrome colours especially on my working boats Thanks Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 Only a few pics but big steps forward................. Deck fitted. This has had numerous washes of lifecolour 'Wooden Grey Umber' You can see the original maple colour where the boiler plate is missing Rubbing strake painted Vallejo Emerald knocked back with pale grey. The hair grips have been shortened on the inboard side Thanks for stopping by and for the likes Kev 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 21 minutes ago, longshanks said: The hair grips Aha! Yet another useful clamp. Thanks for that. I think your paintwork is spot on, especially in the way that the planking remains just visible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 12 hours ago, longshanks said: hair grips Gidday Kev, I wouldn't have thought of them either. With my hair (or lack of) I don't actually stock them. I think that deck looks nice. Regards, Jeff. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 14 hours ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday Kev, I wouldn't have thought of them either. With my hair (or lack of) I don't actually stock them. I think that deck looks nice. Regards, Jeff. You and me both there mind Jeff. Stay Safe beefy 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 Kev - that Lifecolor Umber is a bit special. Great choice. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 Moving onto deck furniture.... Dandy wink. Used to hoist rear of towing beam I chose to have the hatch boards open Drilled holes, punched disc to fit. Stretched sprue for handle Tissue/dilute Pva to make tarpaulin Tarp, boards and metal bands to lock down the hatch boards I hope you like the progress Thanks for looking in Kev 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 23 hours ago, longshanks said: I hope you like the progress Aye, very creative! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Hello Kev, I do apologise for not seeing this build before, but I have come back to maritime at last! These Vanguard Models kits do seem to be pretty good, don't they? I love what you have done, and hopefully I will remember some of your suggestions when I get to do something similar which I have my eye on, just need to save up! All the best, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Ray S said: I have come back to maritime at last! Welcome back to the real world Ray I can't recommend Vanguard Models to highly for a first voyage into wood boat building Keep on rigging Kev PM sent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 10 hours ago, longshanks said: Welcome back to the real world Ray I can't recommend Vanguard Models to highly for a first voyage into wood boat building Keep on rigging Kev PM sent Thanks Kev! I have done some googling and found that they do seem to be pretty good, and also that they are a subsidiary of a firm just up the road from me. It is good to be back to reality with Endeavour, and I still have the Knight Templar to finish too - that will be a big return to the past if you know what I mean. Cheers, Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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