So, the counter-top is about complete....apart from running rigging of course.
- I've glued everything down.
- There's a single eye bolt (courtesy of RB Models - and I ordered directly).
- I've cut the top of the rudder shaft to something closer to the scale shape.
- I've put the metal bars through the two bollards.
- I've also done the pin stripe down the sides. I've done this with Trimline as I don't think I could have done it justice by hand. The plan is to finish everything off with some matt or satin varnish and that should help the vinyl stay put......I hope.
All in all, I'm pleased with the results. She looks convincingly like the real boat...if a little fresher. There are differences caused by the hull's shape not being exactly right. The model's counter is, for example, narrower and longer than the real boat so the A-frame sockets have ended up much closer to the edges that they should be.
I haven't figured out how to do the lettering yet. It's all in different fonts and sizes which'll make it complicated to order and, again, I'm confident I can't do it by hand.
I'm 3/4 disappointed and 1/4 relieved that tomorrow's sailing of the real boat has, almost certainly, been called off. The weather forecast is not good. Apparently, recent work carried out should make her capable of sailing in the F6 winds expected but nobody has tried the new setup out in lesser weather and it's too risky. I think I agree. Sunday's frivolities should still go ahead, however. The model will be making a guest appearance at the party on Piel Island. You can see the island
HERE. The party's about 14:00hrs and the ferry will be running from Roa Island should anybody be passing
If you know the area, you'll know why passing here is funny.
Cheers all!
Robert.