after cleaning.

last two days managed 4 hours cleaning. used
q tips and weak solution of flash. it's slow and delicate, but the only damage it does is show up
pieces that need refixing.












the nex step is repairing damaged and detached

pieces.

then preparing for re-painting. am going to use

acrylic paints, thinned with water. painting one

side first keeping the other side for a pattern. am dreading doing those tri-angles. the pics don't show the size very well. the model is only 17" long so it's going to be difficult. will try valium washed down with triple g&t. that used to steady my hand pistol shooting at bisley!!!

received the cordage from cornwall model boats.

their service very quick and the product looks

very good.

bought a metre of fine cream callico from the local haberdashers. was going to use linen as the original but on looking at what was available, thought it too coarse for scale.

hours 14.