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It appears to be more of a generic display piece than an accurate, detailed scale model. I wouldn't do anything more than repairing the existing rigging and giving it a good dusting.
Mark
FSM Charter Subscriber
Big Jake Hi, The only real way to clean it is to dismast and re-rig it. Short of that get a long handled stiff bristle paint brush 1/2" and a air supply and brush and blow the dust off. Jake Groby
Hi, The only real way to clean it is to dismast and re-rig it. Short of that get a long handled stiff bristle paint brush 1/2" and a air supply and brush and blow the dust off.
Jake Groby
If you have an airbrush, you can use that as an air supply. Just make sure the jar/well is empty, or for a bottom feed just leave the paint jar off. Airbrush air and a soft brush at the same time do a pretty good job of cleaning an old model. Use the same pressure you airbrush with, say fifteen to twenty psi.
Don Stauffer in Minnesota
I've restored several antiques back to original condition as built with repairs, see links.
Flying Fish
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/560101039FzyJAf
Clipper Ship
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/565514956OvkfLN
Four Masted Barque
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/564734195mgHmQC
1930's Cris Craft
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/414871129hKOtNW
Guess you haven't been watching "antiques roadshow". There is no good reason to clean it up, and possibly, but probably not, several reasons not to.
Anyways, it's as good as it gets. Could be a cheap souvenir, could be a model made during a storm by an old salt in 1920.
I say leave it be and enjoy it.
I was given a vintage 3 masted clipper, made in Britan, which I will spruce up. It was bought at an antique auction by a co-worker. I tried to search on info about it to no avail. My main concern is cleaning the masts material, which are dirty and possibly stained by the sun or heat. Any tips on bringing the masts to bright? Maybe shout or Spray 9? I can clean up the rest of the ship, hopefully with no problems. My other question - does anyone have any info on this ship? It measures about 23"x29".
cheers
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