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1. pressonreguardless🇺🇸Silver

   Rear Admiral·5 years ago

   I know the feeling.
   It took 14 coats to achieve a finish close to what I wanted. Still not 100% Happy.
2. jimdogge🇬🇧

   Warrant Officer·5 years ago

   Hi shipmate thanks for the reply, my Riva is about 75% finished, interior all done some LED lighting fitted but l just cant get the glass like finish l want. I,m just completing some repairs to my wave princess when thats done I,ll have another go.
   stay safe, jim.

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3. pressonreguardless🇺🇸Silver

   Rear Admiral·5 years ago

   I used a Pettit Product called Lust.
   Would not use again. Would use Pettit's Captains Varnish.
   Sounds like dust might be your problem.
   I always lightly wipe done with a Tack rag immediately before varnishing
   even then it is difficult to eliminate all dust
   I would love to see your Riva finished😊😊

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4. jimdogge🇬🇧

   Warrant Officer·5 years ago

   Hi shipmate, can l ask what type/ make of varnish you were using im trying to finish of my riva, l must have coated it at least six times and rubbed it back down six times l was unhappy with the finish always looked as tho it had fine grains of dust or something in the dried varnish.
   can l throw it out to one and all who,s make of clear varnish is the best l know that may be a very debateable topic but You cant have a Riva or chriscraft varnish finish looking speckled.
   Stay safe everybody. Jim

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5. seafarer🇬🇧

   Petty Officer 1st Class·5 years ago

   Thanks,I don't think I ever got past 6,I should have had more faith !

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6. pressonreguardless🇺🇸Silver

   Rear Admiral·5 years ago

   HI Doug,
   I am hesitant to put her on the water until I have appropriate retrieval method (Small Boat)
   Will Post when it is Done😊
   But She Floats, might be not enough room to get on plane😂😂

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7. pressonreguardless🇺🇸Silver

   Rear Admiral·5 years ago

   Many Thanks!!
   14 coats of brushed on varnish sanded with 400 grit between coats. Final coat brushed on.
   If I sprayed the final coat I would have to rub it out. To me a brushed on coat should come out like glass

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8. seafarer🇬🇧

   Petty Officer 1st Class·5 years ago

   Fantastic finishing, well done and nicely presented. What was your procedure for obtaining the varnish finish.

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9. pressonreguardless🇺🇸Silver

   Rear Admiral·5 years ago

   Thank you all for your kind words!
   Once I saw the Typhoon I had to Build Her

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10. Colin H🇬🇧Silver

    Fleet Admiral·5 years ago

    Well I'm lost for the right words, that's one fantastic looking model.
    Be proud shipmate, you've excelled with your skill and detail finish.
    Cheers Colin.

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11. ChrisG🇬🇧

    Commander·5 years ago

    Fabulous model, very impressed at the detailed finish.👍

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12. DWBrinkman🇺🇸Bronze

    Rear Admiral·5 years ago

    Wow! What a beautiful boat. I am sincerely humbled by some of the folks on this site. Gives me a level of excellence to strive for.

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13. pressonreguardless🇺🇸Silver

    Rear Admiral·5 years ago

    You are right with your statement making a "silk pure out of a sow's ear" (one of my favorite sayings) When completing this model you have to use you own judgement and experience in interpreting the instructions for a successful build.
14. RNinMunich🇩🇪Bronze

    Fleet Admiral·5 years ago

    Perfectionism is a dangerous affliction Por.
    After a certain point any further fiddling can only make things worse 🤔
    Be very happy with what you have achieved - Lip lickin' good 😋
    😎

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15. pressonreguardless🇺🇸Silver

    Rear Admiral·5 years ago

    Thankyou Doug!
    it took 14 coats of brushed on varnish to obtain the final finish.
    Still not completely happy, but I had to stop.
16. RNinMunich🇩🇪Bronze

    Fleet Admiral·5 years ago

    WOW! Slurp slurp drooool 😮😋
    What an immaculate model.
    Superb workmanship Presson👍👍👍
    If that came from a Dumas kit it just goes to show that
    You CAN make a silk purse from a sow's ear - given the right skills and talent.
    Very well done Sir.
    Will we get to see her performing in her element?
    Or don't you want to put her into that 'orrible mucky wet stuff
    Cheers, Doug 😎

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