Hi Ed,
I tend to agree with you, except that they wouldn't look used.
I think I would just paint the tops black and leave the rest brass,
as if usage has rubbed the paint off😉
She's looking really nice Ed 👍
Roll on FREEDOM!!
Cheers, Doug 😎

I like the look of brass too Ed. If you don’t need to be correct to prototype, then leave brass. I would.😃

Hi Ed,
If you plan on doing a bit of weathering on the Smit you could do what Doug said and splash a little bit of mouldy green and rust.

Martin555.

Thanks Doug,

Will do!

I had thought of painting the tops!

I've never done weathering before!

Do you have any recommendations for a weathering kit?

Cheers, Ed

Or a how's to? for weathering!

Thanks, Will do!

Any hints on weathering?
Would be appreciated!


Cheers, Ed

Hi Ed,
Some time ago I posted some stuff about Weathering.
Might have been in Steve's (Cormorant) HMS Campbeltown Blog.
I admitted then that I hadn't done any serious weathering myself, BUT had bought some Weathering paint kits from Lifecolor, and I posted some You Tube links to 'how to do it' videos.
Search 'weathering' in the Forum and you should find some info.
Also, in the Lifecolor catalogue (which I also posted as pdf file, attached here again) there are some excellent descriptions, with photos, of how to use their weathering paints.
Main thing is: DON'T overdo it! Better too little than too much👍
Cheers, Doug 😎

A few links about weathering.
Scroll down to about halfway for the Dreadnought weathering.
http://bpmodels.net/Model/Album/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=664&p...
Here's an excellent article about weathering from Model Boats mag
http://www.modelboats.co.uk/news/article/mucking-up/586
How to vids-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNcUJ0BACO4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iekseD0IrfA
What works on tanks works on boats too!
Happy 'Mucking about' 😉
Cheers, Doug 😎

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http://www.modelboats.co.uk/news/article/mucking-up/586

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNcUJ0BACO4

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Thanks Doug,

Will look into!

Cheers, Ed

Go for it Ed👍
Got some more 'stuff' somewhere.
I'll have a rummage around tomorrow.
G'night, Stay safe🤞
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Hi Ed,
Here you should be able to find a Lifecolor paints shop in the US of A.
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=lifecolor...

Check out some of the links to see the range of paint sets available for everything from trains through military vehicles and aircraft, to ships of various navies and merchant marine.
Also various Detailing sets for Weathering, Dirt and Grime, Wear and Tear etc!
Some should also have a Hints n Tips section like many European distributors do.
Here's a typical example of a Lifecolor Paint Sets listing on a Dutch site, including several Detailing / Weathering sets😉
https://www.military-modelling.com/c-3358365/lifecolor-paint...
Happy hunting👍 (Don't forget to take your blunderbuss!😁)
Cheers, Doug 😎
BTW Lifecolor paints are water based acrylic ---> NO PONG😊

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=lifecolor+usa&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiqhOrOh8zoAhVVoXEKHXGlBrUQ1QIoAHoECAsQAQ&biw=1920&bih=955

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https://www.military-modelling.com/c-3358365/lifecolor-paint-sets/?sort_order=ascending&sort_method=by_relevance

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Ed,
Here are some links specifically for the Lifecolor weathering sets.
With some U-toob How to vid links.
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=lifecolor...
That lot should keep you off the streets for a while😁
Ciao, Doug 😎

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=lifecolor+weathering+sets&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwir1dmdi8zoAhVVoVwKHQxTDywQ1QIoAnoECAsQAw&biw=1920&bih=955

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.... and finally 🙄
Here's a link to the manufacturers site, showing a list of 15 How to downloads.
On the left of the page are the links to various paint sets.
https://www.astromodelstore.com/download.html?limit=20
Click Brand, then LIFECOLOR and you get-->😉
https://www.astromodelstore.com/brand/lifecolor
As you can see they are in Italy, so I guess they are not producing very much at the moment.
DAMN BUGS❄️❄️❄️!! 😠
Happy browsing👍
Ciao, 😎

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Ed, she’s your boat, both the owner and skipper. Like Mouldmaker said, unless you’re going for and exact duplicate of the prototype, then paint em any way you want them. Dougs idea about having the paint look liked it was rubbed off is good however. Thing is, if you’re like me you weather one thing, then you have to make the rest of the boat look weathered as well. I think she looks fine now, you could always make her look “just launched new”, run her a while, then go back and do some weathering.

She is looking extremely good Ed.
Well done.
Taking it slowly is really paying off.
Keep up the good work.

Martin555.

Really like the paint work, nice colors. Did you choose the colors or were they a kit recommendation?
Joe 👍

She looks really good Ed.
Looking forward to seeing her on the water.👍

Hi Joe,

I had ordered paints by Billing Boats.
But, they had a strong odor!
So, sent them back to Billings!

So, what I did was find the equivalents.
To the paints that are recommended!

But, the hull was my idea!
Bottom of the hull is Red Oxide Primer # BT51
And the Black is # BT43

The Superstructure is
Krylon Fusion All-In-One Matte White!
Also ordered online!

The Green and Yellow was also ordered online!
From Humbrol US I ordered them online!

The white stripe you see going around.
The Bulwark is automotive pin striping tape!
I have purchased some years ago!
It turns out the striping was.
Just the right size for the Job!

Ed

Hi Martin,

Thanks, for the complement!
Slowly, slowly she'll get built!

Cheers, Ed

Hi Mouldbuilder,

Thanks, I'm just taking my time!
I also can't wait to have her built.
And on the water!

She won't be finished any time soon.
But, I do have my Tug Brooklyn.
To take to the pond!

Oh, Wait we can't go to the pond!
Carona won't let us enjoy our hobby!

Well, Let me get back to building!

Cheers, Ed

Ed,
Thanks for detailed response on the paint, great information. White stripe looks good, I've found that the auto pinstripping works well too.
Joe

Nice one Ed!
Steady as you go Admiral 👍

Hope you and Jenny are keeping well🤞
Especially as you are not so far from the New York 'Hotspot'!
Stay safe and tell the bugs to 'Bug Off'!!😉
All the best, Doug😎

If you mis a bit Ed you can always add a bit of rusting to hide it LOL!

Martin555.

Which supplier do the smokers come from?

Hi Michael,

I sourced my smokers from:

Harbor Models in California, USA!

https://www.harbormodels.com/smokegenerator.html

But as the smokers come with smoke liquid.
They can't be exported to England!

But, they are very good smokers!
I have their medium smokers and their small smokers!

I haven't tested the small smokers yet.
But, I'm sure they'll work great!

My Smit Nederland build will have independant throttling!
And each motor will have a smoker connected!
There being two motors in total!

But, I must admit they are pricey.
But, Well worth the price!

Oh, here in the US!
I've only been able to find one source for smokers!

Cheers, Ed

https://www.harbormodels.com/smokegenerator.html

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Almost there Ed, you’ll be in the water before you know it. Really looking forward to seeing her underway with the smoker going.
Cash

That is good news Ed.
By the time you install the other bits and pieces and batteries you might not have to add to much ballast.

Martin555.

Good work Ed,
She is coming along nicely, She will make an excellent addition to your fleet.
Keep up the good work.

Martin555.

Looking good Ed.👍

Hi Martin,

Thanks, slowly I build!
She'll get there though!

Cheers, Ed

Hi Mouldbuilder,

Thanks, she's coming along nicely!

Cheers, Ed

Getting there Ed, it will soon be with the Big Boys, your American Tugs...😐

Cheers, Pete

She’s looking really good! Good job Ed, can’t wait for the maiden. I think you’re gonna like her.
Cash

Looking good👍
Stereo maiden together with Brooklyn Ed?
Now some crew?
Cheers, Doug 😎

Hi Doug,

I think I'll have the Maiden of the Brooklyn first!
Smit Nederland won't be ready for a while!

Cheers, Ed

PS. Crew members have to be ordered soon!

ED,

Could you post a photo of the plans for this linkage requirement?

Hi Ed,
I don't know if this link will work.
Copy and past it in to ebay.

I think you will need parts #1 and #3.
You will also have to open up the hole to 4mm.


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rudder-Steering-Nylon-Rocker-Arm-...


Martin555.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rudder-Steering-Nylon-Rocker-Arm-3mm-Hole-Servo-Horn-RC-Boat-Fixed-Wing/183790754730?hash=item2acac85baa:m:mGCN9P_0m74ctF_uIHess-g

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Hi all,

Thanks for the hints and questions!

I have ordered rudder linkage from.
Cornwall Model Boats and some linkage from China!
Linkage to be used to connect.
The port and starboard rudders!

Cheers, Ed

Hi Ed,
Did you try using a paint brush instead of a wire brush LOL!!! (sorry bad joke)
I am glad you finally got the results you wanted.
It is annoying when things don't go according to plan.

Martin555.

Hi Ed.
I always use Lifecolor paints with a brush. Always get a lovely smooth finish.
http://thinkhobbies.com/61-lifecolor-acrylic-paints/&selecte...

Steve

http://thinkhobbies.com/61-lifecolor-acrylic-paints/&selected_filters=&selected_filters=&

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Hi Steve,

Thanks so much!
I have made a note of the website!

I may order some paints from them in the future!

Cheers, Ed

"I always use Lifecolor paints ..."
Now I wonder who might have put you onto those Steve? 👍😉
https://model-boats.com/forum/45253#46543
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Hi Martin,

I minus well have been using a wire brush!
No matter what I did!
It just didn't look right!

Spraying was the only choice!
To correct this little problem!

Looks just right!
Just what I wanted!!!!

Cheers, Ed

Good luck Ed.
I have found that if you paint quickly and avoid going over the same area to many times it should be ok.

Martin555.

Thanks Martin,

I found that the first paint.
I was using tended to pull!
And dried to quickly as I painted!
And left brush strokes!

This is why I ordered the Tamiya Flat Black!
I've used it! It's better to use!
And doesn't leave brush strokes!

Cheers, Ed

Looks great Ed.
I have no comment on painting. I am rubbish at it.😁

Brush painting Ed, well here's a few tips that may help.
First, use the best brush you can afford, sable if possible, 1/2 inch should be OK, then make sure to let the paint down with thinner, it will make it flow better,(so it doesn't show brush marks), and it will go off at a more manageable speed, used to paint all my boats/planes before the airbrush, and was very happy with the results using the techniques above. I'm sure, looking at your workmanship Ed, you will not have any problems.👍

Cheers, Pete

Hi Pete,

Thanks, for the advice!
I must look into buying a new brush!
But, I think my brush may do!

May have to do some trial runs.
On some scrap piece of wood!

Cheers, Ed

Hi Mouldbuilder,

You may say you are rubbish at painting!
Not from what I see of your past builds!
They look great to me!

Hope my painting come out.
As good looking as your builds!

Cheers, Ed

She looks good so far Ed. I too have “fun” with painting, sometimes it’s a fairly easy process, other times I get real, real good at sanding down the first coat and “licking my calf over”😁