That lettering looks good.

Joe,

I'm still not supper happy with the color and texture. It seems the medium varnish I'm using is leaving tiny bubbles and just dosnt look right. I think I will lighten it up a little and get some thinner varnish.

I think we all know that feeling Joe. Look forward to seeing those pics.

What happens between all those "finally got the ..... completed" posts? Well, for me, it's a shotgun effect of partially worked on pieces in various stages. Not to mention the hodge podge of PE parts cut out and awaiting installation. This is my current state of progress and hopefully I make some motion towards bringing it together today. 

I'm interested to see how your water redo turns out. I hope it comes out to your expectations. It is indeed a real treat to watch your process. And those figures are the boss. That is certain to add to your presentation as a whole. Great stuff Steve, just great stuff.

Wow, those are neat Steve, I agree- much better than the flat PE ones. 

So you're not putting on your industial strength Opti-visor and painting their eyeballs? 

Pretty much just blue dungree with a white dixie cup hat and black dots for shoes. I don't think I have a small enough brush for anything else.

Thanks Steve, i will look into that.

Holy cow, your gonna paint those things. They do look better than the PE ones i have seen.

I received my US sailors from Shapeways 3D printing. Not bad looking and way better those 2D PE sailors. I have 28 of them to stick on the deck.

April 16 issue.

Thanks Steve, i'll have to have a look for that.

The varnish coats give the water a much shiner appearance. Also the multiple layers will give the water depth and not make it look painted.

I pretty much got my method from Chris Flodberg (with a few variations of my own) who did an excellent tutorial for FSM a few months back. I have a long way to match his skill.

Coming on nicely Steve. What exactly is the purpose of those layers of varnish.

By the way, i meant to ask before, but have you considered doing an article for the mag on your water.

Ah ok, thanks!!!

Not dry. I was just showing how it looks after application so if someone tries this method they won't freak out. It will dry clear in about 12 hours and be ready for another coat.

Looks great Steve, love the launch tied up next to her.

If I may ask the white water looks frothy or is it not dried yet?

She is loking really nice tehre steve, i do like the look of the water. And i will second joe, its not to see one at anchor like this.

jgeratic

I have a question about the acrylic varnish that was applied to the gaps.  Does it curve up towards the hull sides, or did it remain flat and level with the surrounding water? 

Steve, looking to be another tremendous water scene.

I have a question about the acrylic varnish that was applied to the gaps.  Does it curve up towards the hull sides, or did it remain flat and level with the surrounding water?  I had this problem using future clear.

regards,

Jack

Oh wow, lookin' good Steve! 

And thanks for showing us how you work your magic. 

Man! Your base and water effects look grand to me. Really impressive as a matter of fact. I really like the "at anchorage" setting. You don't seem to see that all too often. 

Added the anchor chains, the sink markers, that white line on the bow, for whatever it does, the small boats and some acrylic varnish as a gap filler to the hull. I will be repainting after it all dries. The small boats will be attached to boat booms.

The camera added a little yellow to to picture.

Thanks again. I have found the Liquitex, i will be getting some as it looks great stuff.

Yes, acrylic gel. I don't know it the same brands I use is available are England though,
either Liquitex or Golden. I rarely use thick, typically medium and varnish.

Ok, thnaks. And just so i am clear, this is the same stuff you use for aircraft, is that right.

A little rubbery, but yes it is.

Ok, so that stuf is easy to cut into then.

I cut the base first. That way I can make the base at the same time. If the ship is underway all that needs to be added is some cotton for the wake, but setting at anchor I need to fill the gap and repaint.