The Sails were cut from the sheet, washed, and then sprayed both sides with MM flat white. Then when completely cured... a wash of flat white mm enamel with just a touch of yellow in it in mineral spirits to get the yellow tinge. Then seal with MM flat laquer. then an oil wash of black artist oils in mineral spirits. Last was to grind down a rust colored pastel stick, and a black one, and gently soft brush both colors over the flat surface. (It's easier than the verbal description sounds).
Its my first rigged ship built as an adult. I probably made some mistakes, being new to this (position of blocks etc), however I wish you could see the rigging, running down the masts to the belaying pins etc (its extensive). I used different sizes of thread and it makes a real difference in its finished appearance.
I also replaced all the plastic padeyes with ones I manufactured with steel wire. I had to re-inforce the bow sprit with a 1 inch piece of aluminum tube as the joint was very flimsy.
The model is definitely an eye catcher in the model room. I'll attempt to get someone to take some digital close ups at some point. Only thing is I don't know how to protect it. Which is the reason I have a Cutty Sark half built and un-rigged, apart back in its box. Cases in general are crazy expensive, and I could build one but don't have the time.