Thank you for taking the time to make and upload this video, Paul. I am planning on cleaning up a large model of a clipper ship my father got in Spain while he was in the navy that has gathered dust for about 15 years. Can't wait to see it in its original glory!
My friend and neighbor died and his family found numerous model ships, some very intricate and large, but all very dirty. I'm not sure what I'll do with them, but I want to clean at least one. This video was very helpful. Thank you.
Great video! At 77, I’m going to start in on my model. The many flags on my inherited yard-long award-winning model of the English Druid warship have rather faded paint-the several “mystery fabric” flags on the masts are less than 1/2” square. Should I leave them just as my uncle painted them, but faded? I’m afraid the fabric may be rotten. The model has been preserved under a huge glass museum case which was, alas, not totally dust proof after 80+ years. It’s daunting.
I am just now planning restore a wooden sloop built by my grandfather in 1933 and am looking for resources. There is a split in the keel and also in the hull at the stern. What would be best products to repair those. Also need to strip paint on the hull which has gotten crazed in the heat. Planning to try to gently use a heat gun and wondering best choice of paint for repainting. Your cleaning video will be invaluable for the deck, which appears to have no damage, just years of dust.
Rich, I'm sorry for the late reply. I don't know where in the world you are. But go to your local chandler and get some super thin glue and carefully pour it into the cracks and squeeze it together in whatever way you can. For the paint just use sand paper carefully. Take your time. These days acrylic paint is as good as anything else and easy to use. Enjoy your work. Paul
I have 4 beautiful model ships my step-father made. One is the Sovereign of The Seas. It has so much rigging and sat on his self on wall for 30 years. I tried to blow the dust off, but trying to clean with brush or q-tip no matter how careful, ends up touching rigging and afraid I damage it. Any suggestions?
Hi Brett, I'm not sure where in the world you live but places such as Radio Shack (Dick Smith in Australia) sell tiny vacuum cleaners for sucking up dust on computer key boards. I hope this might help.
Hi Maurita, If you can remove them I would wash them in warm soapy water. If you can't remove them there are spray detergents on the market. Spray the mold and use a tooth brush if necessary. Dry using two hand towels. I hope this helps.
