Here is a pic of the red that I added last night. It turned out OK
but there are some touchup's that I'll need to fix, especially around
the hull/deck joint. Also a few goofs here and there.
The idea here is that I'm trying to replicate the vintage powerboat/racecar look... big number painted on the sides and deck, racing stripes, accent colors, etc... mixed with traditional hull painting (pinstripes, waterline, etc...). We'll see how it turns out.
One thing is for sure though - like it or hate it, it's not like any other Star 45 out there! Most are one solid color without even traditional hull pinstripes or waterlines. I think we can do better for such a classic design, so even if you don't like my numbers and racing stripe idea, please consider adding a pinstripe and waterline stripe to yours. The Star 45 RC class sailboat is such a classic design that it deserves some classy paint. You might not like my hull numbers, but the pinstripes are classy at least!
In a break from tradition though I'm leaving the bottom natural so that the cedar planking shows through. It will be covered with clear epoxy paint later. So... some vintage look, some traditional look, and some breaks from tradition. Hopefully it'll all work together!
Two more colors to go!
Peace!
The idea here is that I'm trying to replicate the vintage powerboat/racecar look... big number painted on the sides and deck, racing stripes, accent colors, etc... mixed with traditional hull painting (pinstripes, waterline, etc...). We'll see how it turns out.
One thing is for sure though - like it or hate it, it's not like any other Star 45 out there! Most are one solid color without even traditional hull pinstripes or waterlines. I think we can do better for such a classic design, so even if you don't like my numbers and racing stripe idea, please consider adding a pinstripe and waterline stripe to yours. The Star 45 RC class sailboat is such a classic design that it deserves some classy paint. You might not like my hull numbers, but the pinstripes are classy at least!
In a break from tradition though I'm leaving the bottom natural so that the cedar planking shows through. It will be covered with clear epoxy paint later. So... some vintage look, some traditional look, and some breaks from tradition. Hopefully it'll all work together!
Two more colors to go!
Peace!
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