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These are some very brief notes taken on Jack Bobbitt's presentation at the 2005 Nautical Research Guild convention in Hampton, VA. They were found years after the fact, so there is no recollection of the presentation from which I can add more detai.
- Choose historical accuracy over scale and durability
- Strive for a "compelling impression" - accurate and in character
- Things that add character
- rust
- dirt
- in recesses of molding/doors
- more in work areas and anywhere else you'd expect it to accumulate
- abrasion
- signs of later changes, additions, retrofits (e.g., a plate to cover damage or avoid further abrasion, jury rigs, tarps, daily gear)
- uneven fading of paint
- sail repair
- waterline marks
- hull damage
- Things that add character
- Wear and tear (if used) must be consistent over the whole model
- exaggerate a little, so it shows up in scale
- use more in high traffic areas
- References
- Dioramas (book?) by Sheperd Paine
- artist's color wheel
- Nautical Research Journal Vol. 36 #4, regarding paint
- Materials
- Jack used dust from pastels for rust and dirt
- A fixative was used to stabilize the pastels after application.
- For paint, Jack used Ronan Japan Colors, which he could mix to attain any desired hue