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 Rank: Vice-Master    Groups: Registered
Joined: 16/03/2014 Posts: 516 Points: 1,563 Location: Perth Western Australia
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Darren wrote:Anyway to get a hold of these paints in Australia. Hi Darren.  Hope this helps you. Ask for Rhonda Brewer. Contact details below. FLOAT A BOAT is located at 48c Wantirna Road, Ringwood, VIC, Australia 3134 OPEN HOURS TUES - FRI 10am - 5pm SAT - 9am - 12noon Phone: 03 9879 2227 Fax: 03 9879 3647 Email: info@floataboat.com.auIf it is any help to you these are the Admiralty Paints you will require. All water based. If you require stains or dyes or varnishes you can get hardware stores. 3 x Matt White 2 x Dull Black 1 x xMatt Black 2 x Gold / Brass 1 x Light Ivory 1 x Ivory Green 1 x Red Ochre 1 x French Blue 2 x Burgundy 1 x Yellow Ochre 1 x Wood (Walnut) Brown 1 x Antique Bronze 1 x Ensign Red Regards George1 Building HMS SOTS
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 Rank: Newbie Groups: Registered
Joined: 25/06/2014 Posts: 4 Points: 12 Location: Brisbane
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Thanks George.
I will give them a call in the morning and see what I can do about delivery to Queensland.
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 Rank: Amateur Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 29/09/2014 Posts: 30 Points: 80 Location: New Zealand
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I am new to model building so I am probably being a little ambitious to start with Sovereign of the Seas. Still, all is going well so far with me up to issue 3.
One question I have is should I use spray paints or brushes - which requires the most skill to use effectively? - and what gives the best and most authentic finish? I know that spray paints cost more initially with the hardware need but I am not too worried about that - just want to do the best job I can.
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SimonC wrote:I am new to model building so I am probably being a little ambitious to start with Sovereign of the Seas. Still, all is going well so far with me up to issue 3.
One question I have is should I use spray paints or brushes - which requires the most skill to use effectively? - and what gives the best and most authentic finish? I know that spray paints cost more initially with the hardware need but I am not too worried about that - just want to do the best job I can. Hi Simon, don't think you are being ambitious at all with taking on the SOTS as your first build, its what I did and am now on issue 108... Can understand you thinking that as that was how I felt when I started... Just take your time, study the instructions carefully and follow other diaries especially the Official Build Diary by Mr T and you should be fine.....  On you question of paints, most of the paints I used were the Admiralty paints supplied through cornwall model boats...Stains and varnishes we purchased through my local hardware store.. Most of the application has been by brush but have used an airbrush too.... Using spray paints will also give you a nice finish but the biggest piece of advice I would give is try doing some test samples first on some scrap pieces, this way you can perfect your technique on how to apply the paint plus you will see how the finish would look.... Always best to do tests before actually applying any paints or varnishes to your build...... Hope this helps and remember assistance is always here should you need it.... Good luck with your build... Regards Alan
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