Before I go into how I painted this ship, I
would like to stress one item. Use primer! If you used an epoxy or a polyester
type of resin, scuff up the surface with 400 grit sand paper first. This gives the
primer something to bite into and allows it to adhere much better. The primer shows
flaws and gives the color coats something to bite into also. Use a sandable primer,
applying several coats to achieve a smooth surface.
The inside of the hull is as important
as the outside. I paint the inside of my hulls. A good source of paint for
this purpose is old paint that is left over that was used on other projects. The
picture below shows the inside of my Crockett. The new stern tubes have even been
painted.
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Painting
the Hull
After I primed and sanded my hull, I
taped off the openings in the deck. I then gave the hull a wash down with isopropyl
alcohol (rubbing alcohol) to clean the surface. This removes the sanding residue,
grime or any finger prints (oils). I allowed the hull to dry while I mixed my paints
and got my air brush ready.
The first color I applied to the hull was the hull red on
the bottom. I applied a light coat, then when dried applied a second.
When the hull red was dry, I marked the bottom and masked
the area that was to remain red. The measurements are located on the plans included
in the kit.
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