STERN MIRROR 69x30mm

Stern mirror 69x30 mm — Constructo fittings for wooden ship models

This item is not a ship model, but a separate decorative part. The stern mirror is the surface at the stern of a hull which on historic sailing ships carried the richest decoration, that is, carvings, frames and the windows of the cabins. Cutting such decoration in wood by hand is slow, so a ready-made metal casting is used which is simply fitted to a finished hull. The size given for the part is 69x30 mm.

What it suits

The part is fitted at the moment when the stern wall is finished, sanded and ready for varnishing. Before buying, always compare the size of 69x30 mm with the width and height of the stern of your model, because the decoration of the stern is very conspicuous in proportion and the wrong size gives itself away at once. For smaller hulls the manufacturer also offers a smaller variant of the same type of part.

Fitting and finishing tips

First free the casting of flash and of the remains of the casting system, then degrease it, because paint does not hold on greasy metal. It is glued with super glue or two-part epoxy onto dry, flat and sanded wood. Apply a primer meant for metal surfaces to the metal, and only then the covering shade. The effect of gilded carving is done well by spraying the whole part with a dark base and then drawing the gold shade lightly over the raised edges with a dry brush, so that the recesses stay dark and the relief stands out.

Who it is for

• For builders of wooden models of historic sailing ships.
• For modelers who do not want to cut the decoration of the stern by hand.
• For adding to or replacing a damaged part on an older model.
• For display models, where the stern is the most closely watched part.

It is a separate accessory, not a complete ship model. Glue, paints and other materials are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.