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Title: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 19 June 2014, 11:39:03 AM

The old salt will be the Capt and his adopted daughter will be the hawaiian girl.
(http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r799/PulpAdventures/pss4_zpsb369db2d.jpg) (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/PulpAdventures/media/pss4_zpsb369db2d.jpg.html)
So time to give the old girl a prime.
(http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r799/PulpAdventures/001_zps7a35c9c3.jpg) (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/PulpAdventures/media/001_zps7a35c9c3.jpg.html)
Then apply the base coat, in this case it's hull red.
(http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r799/PulpAdventures/004_zpsd2e3fc54.jpg) (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/PulpAdventures/media/004_zpsd2e3fc54.jpg.html)
Once dry, wet the surface with water and apply salt.
(http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r799/PulpAdventures/005_zpsd7eb5b34.jpg) (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/PulpAdventures/media/005_zpsd7eb5b34.jpg.html)
Allow to dry and seal with hair spray. This protects the base coat.
(http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r799/PulpAdventures/007_zps0505f848.jpg) (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/PulpAdventures/media/007_zps0505f848.jpg.html)
Apply the top coat and allow to dry.
(http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r799/PulpAdventures/009_zpsa94923dc.jpg) (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/PulpAdventures/media/009_zpsa94923dc.jpg.html)
A close look at the surface. The amount of salt is personal preference.
(http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r799/PulpAdventures/010_zps07cb43e1.jpg) (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/PulpAdventures/media/010_zps07cb43e1.jpg.html)
Rub the salt off with a toothbrush or your finger or whatever.
(http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r799/PulpAdventures/015_zps0d127ed5.jpg) (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/PulpAdventures/media/015_zps0d127ed5.jpg.html)
Add some rust color and touch up to the effect you want.
(http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r799/PulpAdventures/016_zpsb4225434.jpg) (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/PulpAdventures/media/016_zpsb4225434.jpg.html)
Lots of wear on this one just like the Captain that steers her.
(http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r799/PulpAdventures/019_zpseea8d6d4.jpg) (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/PulpAdventures/media/019_zpseea8d6d4.jpg.html)
Updates as work progresses. Stay Tuned.
(http://i1367.photobucket.com/albums/r799/PulpAdventures/020_zpsdb2e70a3.jpg) (http://s1367.photobucket.com/user/PulpAdventures/media/020_zpsdb2e70a3.jpg.html)

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Dr. Zombie on 19 June 2014, 11:54:41 AM

Brilliant!

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: FramFramson on 19 June 2014, 02:25:24 PM

I thought you were supposed to spray with hairspray and throw the salt on while the hairspary's wet? Not that your method hasn't worked as well, so I guess there's multiple ways to do it!

Looks great so far!

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 19 June 2014, 03:33:49 PM

Sheer magic, Prof! That looks stupendous!  :-*  :-*

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on 19 June 2014, 03:38:07 PM

It is great to see one of these painted up. I keep meaning to model one of the rear-wheel paddle steamers that Dave has promised me.

Tony

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Stu on 19 June 2014, 05:52:27 PM

That is nice.

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Traveler Man on 19 June 2014, 06:12:55 PM

It looks realistic! Great result!  :-*

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: NickNascati on 19 June 2014, 06:15:21 PM

What a neat idea.

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: von Lucky on 19 June 2014, 10:00:41 PM

Nice look, will enjoy seeing the progress on this.

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: DoctorPete on 21 June 2014, 08:34:59 PM

Great rust technique!  Will follow this with interest.   :)

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP. (Pics added)
Post by: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 25 June 2014, 09:06:22 AM

Painted the port side of the hull using same method as the starboard side.

Painted and weathered decking.

Was going to wait for these to be delivered (Pic 4)  but decided to go ahead anyway and see how it turned out.  ;)

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 25 June 2014, 11:55:19 AM

Looking good, keep the photos coming. I'm following this one with great interest.

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Sinewgrab on 25 June 2014, 03:02:06 PM

Brilliant!  I had not seen that method before...watch this closely, I will.

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Peter@BattleScape on 25 June 2014, 03:08:03 PM

Prof

That really is looking great....

Pete

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 27 June 2014, 09:14:34 AM

More done today.

A hint of white paint that once covered the now bare planks.

Working towards a rustic look for the rear grill.

Onward, ever onward.  ;)

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 04 July 2014, 07:36:17 AM

Onward ever onward.

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Michi on 04 July 2014, 08:18:10 AM

That is coming along nicely, it perfectly sports the look that I seek on my models too!

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Rob_bresnen on 04 July 2014, 08:31:42 AM

I have never seen that salt method used before...impressive results.

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 04 July 2014, 10:51:24 AM

Prof. that is looking really good, how did you do the weathering on the door? It looks real!  :-*

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 04 July 2014, 11:25:26 AM

Quote from: Mad Lord Snapcase on 04 July 2014, 10:51:24 AM

Prof. that is looking really good, how did you do the weathering on the door? It looks real!  :-*

Snap, I just search on the web for pics with the heading 'Worn weathered doors' or 'Weathered Wood' etc then I copy the effects. It's like painting a picture, add a little paint here, darken it, lighten to show sun fading and scratches with steel wool and various other techniques.  ;)

Scroll down page.
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/blog/900/471119.page

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: mikedemana on 04 July 2014, 01:48:32 PM

Great suggestion! I use Google Images when I paint animals...I hadn't thought about it for structures. This ship is looking fantastic...can't wait to see it completed and part of a game!

Mike Demana

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Papa Spanky on 04 July 2014, 02:57:34 PM

Thats a different (and better, IMHO) spin on the salt rust technique. Thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: FramFramson on 04 July 2014, 07:09:42 PM

Oooh I like the look of that door!

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Amalric on 04 July 2014, 07:17:50 PM

Looking good Prof!

It may just be my monitor, but the deck looks like the same color range as the rusty hull.

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 05 July 2014, 08:04:53 AM

Thanks Prof.I hadn't thought of that. A good idea and some very useful photos there. Looking forward to seeing more of this.

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: d phipps on 05 July 2014, 01:06:07 PM

Lovely work, Prof. THANKS for sharing the ref pics.  :-*

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Prof. Dinglebat. Phd. on 15 August 2014, 09:26:35 AM

The funnel is now painted.

The story so far.

Before she became a tramp she was a steamer belonging to the 'The White Star' line with a regular run. The old salt was her Capt from day one for both. The company retired both on the same day and instead of paying the old salt all the money they owed him, they offered the steamer instead. How could he refuse? So he continued sailing her for people who ever they were and to places where ever they wanted to go. "Ship ahoy or bust" became the standard answer to all the questions that asked, "What direction are you heading to now?"

The native girl was a gift from an Hawaiian tribal Chief to the old salt for saving his life. She was his oldest daughter. (Long story for another time in a AAR)  The old salt adopted her as his own. Preferring the bottle, a good fight or a gambling den to any other distractions.

The chimp is now a pet after the old salt won it in a card\drinking game.   ;)

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: von Lucky on 15 August 2014, 09:58:26 AM

Things are starting to come together.

Title: Re: The Old Salt And His Gal. A WIP.
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on 15 August 2014, 10:05:43 AM

I love it when a plan comes together!  ;)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKp8mYzsQzo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKp8mYzsQzo)