Here is a list of all the postings gecon has made in our forums. Click on a thread name to jump to the thread.
Thread: Todays Boating |
24/09/2020 07:32:04 |
Good morning, The forum's own Bishop is certainly a diplomatic chap! My 'previous life' as an aviator would hardly add to anyone's abilities here but, let's see now, my 'area of expertise'...errr airbrushing hulls?
Cheers, George |
23/09/2020 20:12:59 |
Thanks Ashley, how little I know. Spent too many years gazing out of the cockpit at the waves on the Noth Sea - and hoping not to end up IN it. If you want to learn...join the forum! Regards, George |
22/09/2020 16:18:43 |
That's looks heavy! Does it slide sideways to fire out of the port? Does not look like it can swing. It can hardly be fired from where it is now. Well it can, but only once -and the 'bird on the bow' would certainly have tears in it's eyes. Don't think I'll start that project just yet, but a wonderfull subject for someone who needs 'a long build'. Regards, George
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22/09/2020 08:27:36 |
Ah-ha! That's what I call a 'design purpose'. I knew at least that it could not possibly be a old Needham landing-craft with a point on the front. Thanks for the enlightenment Ashley George |
22/09/2020 07:29:54 |
Unusual construction of the bows on the Gannet. Has that unusual shape a design purpose? And of course, the dickey-bird on the head sure puts my sad seagulls to shame! George |
Thread: Colin Archer 1:15 scale |
21/09/2020 09:17:09 |
Hull going into storage for a while... |
Thread: Edwardian Steam Launch |
21/09/2020 09:05:13 |
Really magnificent work Bob! Regards George |
Thread: Airbrushing - glossy fininsh? |
21/09/2020 08:56:24 |
Flourescent needs to have white undercoat but I'm sure Trevor knows that already. Hull heading for the cellar store today. It's a bit early in the build to do the hull paintwork but I needed the practice! I expect I'll be spraying again after the build. Bound to be some knocks and scratches. George |
20/09/2020 15:12:30 |
Managed an acceptable silk finish today. Used Tamiya Clear Gloss, ca,30% thinner and ca.5-10% Paint Retarder. Sprayed at about 12-15cm distance at half throttle (2 bar) on my particular compressor which is a cheap-ish unit from the Norwegian equivalent of Halfords. There seems to me to be an aweful lot of variable parameters in the air-brushing process! I'm quite nervous while doing the actual spraying....because I don't actually George |
Thread: Colin Archer 1:15 scale |
20/09/2020 14:46:13 |
Could have used more retarder but did not want to push my luck and risk 'running paint' syndrome. There'll be a pause in the CA contruction while I try to get the George Edited By gecon on 20/09/2020 14:47:05 Edited By gecon on 20/09/2020 14:47:47 Edited By gecon on 20/09/2020 14:50:30 |
18/09/2020 12:59:40 |
Safe weekend to all, |
17/09/2020 20:12:11 |
Not an inspiring photo but the crossword on the bow creates interest - for those very few who comprehend the 'viking lingo'. George Edited By gecon on 17/09/2020 20:16:49 |
Thread: Airbrushing - glossy fininsh? |
16/09/2020 16:54:59 |
Thanks Paul, started on the Colin Archer hull this afternoon! Not because I really wanted to but because the Wx was right and I wanted to try the processes again before I forget what I did on the Fisher hull! Got matte finish today -I'll try the Tamiya clear gloss as topcoat tomorrow and hope for a silk-ish finish. An old Colin Archer hardly needs gloss topsides! regards, George |
15/09/2020 16:37:42 |
Airbrushing etc... I'm a bit sorry that I started off on this airbrush escapade but I have at least learned something new. Today I also discovered that the new Ruby (not RuDy as I wrote earlier) needed a more powerful compressor than the one I have. When I tested today (just blowing air through) my small-ish compressor could not deliver enough air through the 0.8mm Ruby nozzle so I gave that up PDQ. Seeing that I had rigged everything up anyway I decided to have another go with the first airbrush I bought. I achieved a slightly better finish than earlier by mixing in some 'paint retarder' with the thinned clear acrylic gloss. The added retarder extended the drying time of the acrylic so I managed to get a 'wet' look on the surface after about five succesive passes. I did not want to push my luck so I settled for that as the final finish for the Fisher 34 hull. gecon
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11/09/2020 07:30:15 |
Just for info... I have bought another type of airbrush. Hobbynox Rudy. Should have noticed this one earlier. It has the look of a 'spray gun' as opposed to an 'airbrush' which is probably why I have not read the 'bumf' on it before now. However it has a nozzle design which permits spraying with a 'fan shaped' spray pattern. Thus covering more area and laying down a more concentrated amount of paint with each passing. The info sheet states that is is designed for large ship hulls and large A/C models. The nozzel opening is 0.8mm whereas the first airbrush I tried has 0.3mm. Elsewhere (You Tube) I note that airbrushed Acrylic should be oversprayed with clear varnish to seal it better and make it more durable. I have bought some Tamiya clear gloss X-22 for this purpose. I will try yet again to acheive a better finish on the Fisher 34 hull. If it works, I'll do the Colin Archer hull too -before the autumn weather sets in here in Norway and renders the spray-booth (balcony) unsuitable for painting. Forecast is good for next week so looks like Tuesday will be 'spray-day'. gecon Edited By gecon on 11/09/2020 07:35:28 |
Thread: Fisher 34 motorsailer |
11/09/2020 06:58:21 |
Managed to produce some 'varnished teak' slattet cockpit seating -which is also a prominent feature of this type of motorsailer. Anyway, will post photos of the latest 'offering' - and final choice of construction method. It'll be a while before it's all sealed, painted and glued in place though. I've not yet given up on acheiving a gloss -ish hull finish so I'll post a few thoughts about that in that particular thread.....if I can find it again. gecon Edited By gecon on 11/09/2020 07:01:49 |
Thread: Yachting Monthly Eventide |
06/09/2020 11:32:44 |
50" !! wow..."space for a pony" -as Hyacinth Bucket would say. George
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05/09/2020 21:58:09 |
Ray, I seem to remenber you mentioning considering a yacht with 'bare poles' so I wondered if this was it. I have to include a motor here in Norway. The local lakes are too big to wait for the breeze to retreive a boat and so far, I've been alone at the lakes I've been to! I do agree that motor-only models don't have the same appeal as yachts -or sailplanes. Though I am temted by one or two motor-only subjects for the future. Regards, George |
05/09/2020 18:17:05 |
Hi Ray, Are you going to have battened down sails -as in the drawing- and only motor power? Or will you be able to sail her too? It will look great either way I'm sure. Lovely subject. Regards, George |
Thread: TYNE Class Lifeboat build |
02/09/2020 07:15:28 |
Beautifull work Niel, I thought I was 'scratch building' until I started following your thread/s. Soon realised I was only just 'scratching ' at the surface. I'm a bit like Ashley, after about an hour of 'scratching' I wonder if I should try to find an easier way and scratch my head agian! Usually end up restarting what I first thought of. Regards, George |
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