Refreshed and ready to take to the high seas once more - a pair of modern sloops, previously used as the U.S.S. Kearsage and the C.S.S. Alabama
Whilst the five ACW ships currently being painted are waiting patiently for some TLC I pressed ahead with the paint refurbishment of a pair of sloops. The two models above have seen service when I refought the Kearsage/Alabama action. The only difference is my version of the white edging commonly applied to the top of the hull. I think it looks rather smart although is probably a little on the thick side.
As mentioned previously, my usual method for painting this type of effect is to paint around the edge of the layer of MDF before assembly. This ensures a really sharp finish. To achieve the above after assembly meant breaking out my trusty roll of Tamiya Masking tape. I have no idea how long I have owned this but I remember buying from Beatties the model shop when it was in High Holborn and pre Model Zone! It still works a treat though and I have loads of it left.
Once the temperature has dropped a little - the man cave is rather warm at present, even with the windows open - I shall get the other five attended to as well as starting a great mast building exercise for the remaining frigate and another pair of sloops.
It is good to moving forwards again though!
12 comments:
They look good! Now excuse the pedantry but I have specialist knowledge :it was Beatties on Holborn. Beanies was in Sittingbourne, near the camera shop you worked in!
Hello there David in Suffolk,
Many thanks old chap and yes, you are absolutely right about the names - I have amended them and consider myself to have been duly admonished! Beanies and Man and Boy as I recall, at opposite ends of Sittingbourne High Street!
Beatties or Beanies - both had plenty of money off me in back in the day….
All the best and thank you for the gentle reminder,
DC
As usual, very lovely models. Looking forward to future production.
Hi Mark,
Thank you old chap! I was pleased to get these two paint refurbed and they look better for it. They also served to give my painting arm a bit of exercise which is no bad thing - on with the rest!
All the best,
DC
Took me a while to get the Mrs Overall reference. very good! :-D
Hello there nundanket,
It was a classic sketch for sure! I very nearly added the YouTube link….
All the best,
DC
Always a joy to see your marvellous ships. The prospect of more to come; fabulous!
Regards, James
Hi James,
Many thanks old chap! I was glad that I added the white strip albeit it being rather thicker than it should be - it still sets them off though.
More to come for sure!
All the best,
DC
Looking good!
Hello El Grego,
Thank you old chap! More to follow soon.
Hope all is well with you!
All the best,
DC
They have spruced up nicely David…
I like the thickness of the white stripe…it fits with the style of the models.
All the best. Aly
Hi Aly,
I must admit that I had my reservations to begin with but they have grown on me. I am pleased I did it as it had been niggling away at me for some time so it was a welcome scratch to the itch so to speak.
There will be a few more over the weekend all being well.
All the best,
DC
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