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[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

This model looks very well made……………….but it`s too squeakie clean!

Needs plenty of rust and weathering………………IMO……………Why not try it on one of your "out of favour" models?

Rusty old Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

The model looks great, just as the full size version would when it was first delivered to the owners and I think that is how all models should look…in pristine condition.

But this is just my opinion 

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Paul……………….`mornin`

I bow to your good judgement!………………There must be a case for prestine appearance at times?

Bob

[DuckyParticipant @ducky]

Well you know how much we are at the lake Bob, it will soon get a layer of dirt on it after 3 or 4 times a week sailing and that’s what its all about is’nt it, SAILING model boats as well as modelling them.

Thats why I’m puzzled under my picture,because out of a club membership of 120+ there are only about 10% that sail their boats,still it would’nt be right for us all to be the same would it, they pay their membership and make their choice. Can you imagine 120+ boats on the water at the same time,Nightmares!!

Some more “bling” for you Bob,you know Velda likes a nice shiny boat.Ducky

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Looking good now Duckie…………………..Those black handrails might be better if the brass was showing?

Bob

[DuckyParticipant @ducky]

They are’nt hand rails Bob, they are Deck side barriers.Much larger than hand rails.

There are also brackets on they to hang pipes.

Ducky

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

I like my boats crispy clean as well. The point about sailing such well made items is, er, well made.. If I had spent the sort of time that has been spent on some of these boats i would not be sailing them quite so much, or would be more choosy as to the state of the water/weather conditions. As it is, I never add that much detail and thus can be out in all weathers and deliberately build-in waterproofness for a bit of "extreme sailing" .    Ashley.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Boys

I`ve given  the subject of whether to weather or not to weather some thought…….about 10 seconds to be precise……………..I`ve come to the conclusion that if a  model is a model of the real thing and the real thing is weathered, rusty and in a right old mess……………..that`s the way they should appear!

Wait till you see Jeanie Deans in her wartime livery!………………….Then we will resume this discussion?

Bob

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Ah yes Bob

The navy always kept their ships in 1st class condition so we won’t expect to see any rust or dust on your new model….

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Only recently , in this magazine, an old Navy Salt was describing the condition of his destroyer after a few months at sea…………….he mentioned the rust looking paint pigments streaming down the superstructure etc……………….anyway, I`m looking out now for exciting examples of genuine weathering!

Got plenty of time at the moment

Bob

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