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First thing is don't use balsa wood. It is way too soft and too open grained. The softest you want to go is basswood. Poplar is a good choice, a little harder than basswood but still very easy to work.

I would do pin washes- using white, black, brown, and maybe some orange- then tie it in with a gray filter. I have done this before on gray hulled vessels and have liked the results. Best bet though, get scrap plastic-paint it the same color as the sub- and experiment. Ron W.

How is your build coming along? When I was in the Navy, homeported out of Long Beach, CA, the New Jersey and Missouri were stationed there as well. Awesome ships! Ron W.

Thanks Jim. I think I will try one out. Ron W.

I use fly tying thread for small scale. I have a Cabela's just a few miles from my house. I have line as small as .003" and it is very strong. What website did you get the plans from? Ron W.

Jim, It came out really great. What size line did you use for the rigging?

Sure does Jim, thanks for the info. Ron

I saw that you had previously given that info ;D. This is a very build. Have you tried different weights of stock with previous models or have you always used 110? Ron

Jim, Excellent and fascinating build, especially since I am a ship builder myself (plastic and wood). What size paper are you using on this build? Ron W.

I agree, I think you will achieve that with a filter instead of mixing paint. Ron W.

Frank, This is a couple of months late, but I just this. Take a look at Heller's Spanish Galleon in 1/200 scale. They also have the Golden Hind, Sir Francis Drake's flagship, also in 1/200 scale. Both vessels are very late Tudor era, if they can even be considered that era. In plastic, I can't...

These are great uses, anyone else has any to add? I am trying to make up a list, organize it, then post it as a quick reference for everyone so please add to this.

I was wondering what uses everyone has found for acetone, alcohol, vinegar, and any other household items. On thing I found out is don't use the higher concentration of alcohol on plastic. Thanks, Ron W.

If you aare going to spray enamels you need a brushless fan. I bought MicroMark's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd stage filters that they use for their booths and adapted them to my home made booth. They do a great job at reducing the vapors. Ron W.

First off, I do apologize for the late response. I have a weird work schedule and unable to get to the computer during those times. :-\ Thanks for the help. I was very surprised when I saw that the masking had removed the Glosscote lacquer, but didnot touch the enamel paint underneath. ??? I...

I had a little problem using Hobbico's liquid mask. I applied a few coats of of Testor's Glosscote to a ship in preperation of weathering. This was allowed to cure for about a week, had to go back to work >:(. I then applied liquid mask around the outer edge of the deck, as I was starting with...

But it isn't as fun!

These are a couple of things I have found that help when brushing enamels. First, the part has to be cleaned. I just wash the part with dishwashing liquid and avoid handling the part. Any oils on the part will mess up the paint. I also warm up the paint. This helps it flow better. I put the...

Anyone that may be interested RPM Models makes some WWI era armor and vehicles, however I cannot find a website for them. I was wondering if anyone knew if there is a website for them. Thanks, Ron W.

Thanks to everyone for the help. Well, i guess I will go Emhar :-\ and do some research and a little modifications. While I work on it I will post pics. Maybe, hopefully, another manufacture will do some WWI armor. JMac, thanks for the link on that WWI org. That will be a big help on correcting...