Flying Coneys New Color! Painting a huge hull!

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We finally reveal the color of our historic steel ship.
This time we finish painting our huge steel vessel.
It was a big task and now we are finally ready for launch. 😊
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[@ShipHappensUK]

Love the colours, looking amazing, well done 👏

[@FlyingConey]

What do you think about your warship grey for the second WW2 ship on YT as well? 🤣

[@ShipHappensUK]

@@FlyingConey I say paint everything grey!!!

[@alexanderworms8463]

Nice! Red, dark blue and off white on top. Exactly the colour scheme I have on my traditional boat. It´s so classy! I like!

[@toprob20]

I actually like that old fashioned fishing boat look.

[@mgmcd1]

That’s a great traditional color. I wouldn’t go any lighter. Very elegant.

[@yachty1949]

Perfect colour match as she was probably black when new, so blue/black perfect.

[@FlyingConey]

The two- tone is quite original to when she fished out of Katwijk. Black combined with a bright color (B&W foto...) But she seamed to be black with two white stripes earlier when she fished out of Scheveningen.

[@steveturpin4242]

Yes... perfect colour scheme! Right on!

[@FlyingConey]

Thank you. Glad you like it. Fun fact, the color of the boat was changed quite often so we think we keep this tradition. Next is that we've probably paint the bulwark blue too.

[@stephenprouty8728]

... beautiful ... just beautiful ... what a great look for such a sophisticated old girl ...

[@andrewnichols9853]

The Blue/Black is awesome and really showed in the brighter shots. This video is one of the funniest. keep it up.

[@bendaves77]

I love classic boats that are dark blue with a silver or gold cove stripe... it's good that you chose the darkest blue so that you now know that after blasting her you can go with a little lighter blue and hopefully add a silver, gold, or white cove stripe like the elegant classic sailboats have. Its my favorite look

[@johnjilson4056]

you have made a rust bucket into a good looking sailboat, and a good choice of color

[@1425race]

Colour you chose suits the ship's age and shape, good work.

[@FlyingConey]

It's quite close to the original color scheme of the boat. Look for the ship BELLE AMIE if you want to have an impression how Flying Coney once looked.

[@scottsorby7966]

Well done Barbara & Daniel, you have given that lovely old lady her pride back. I know this has been at a tremendous physical and mental cost to yourselves but Im sure in the years to come when you're enjoying sailing her and receiving compliments about her you might start to think of the bad and hard times as worth it. Much respect from Scotland

[@FlyingConey]

We definitely think that the work is worth it. We really really want to conserve the ship and learn what it takes to sail a traditional ship. I'm not a big business man so the financial side of the project is the real pain in the behind. But we enjoy working on the project and bringing the ship one step closer to a sailing ship AND we enjoy making and sharing this videos!

[@frasermetcalfe7032]

Well done "Terminators"....she looks awesome. excellent vid with music and voiceovers (as usual). fraser

[@FlyingConey]

Watch our videos if you want to live 🤣

[@Its_me--Boo_Radley]

That blue looks so dignified on Flying Coney. What a handsome ship!

[@FlyingConey]

We think the dark hull and the two-tone makes the line more elegant and yacht like. The final color decision is definitely a hard one...

[@Its_me--Boo_Radley]

@@FlyingConey I have no doubt that whatever you choose will be stunning.

[@jimseven5358]

Love that Blue!!! Then again, I was in the USN, so "Navy Blue" is always great with me. 😊

[@LT28SvenHedin]

Barbera& Daniel, I'm following a very special project of not only a restoration of a historic ship but certainly the enormous perseverance, it may seem like too much work for that ship for many, but you show that everything can be repaired and will be resistant to weather the future. Respect and keep up the good work.

[@FlyingConey]

Loads of opinions out there. We do know that she was a wooden warship in WWII, she fished the North Sea and she was a magnificent tall ship... Is that historic enough? Also we are registered only for 12 guests and it's probably not possible to register her for more. For us that's good enough but for someone earning money sailing with 60 day guests on a similar sized vessel that's a problem.

[@johnanchovie2b]

The ship looks wonderful. I concur with you when it comes to preserving the historical aspect of the ship. I whish more people would do the same.

[@FlyingConey]

For us the whole purpose of this adventure is to restore an historic ship and pass on sailing knowledge. How to sail a ship like ours. We want to sail with young people at the tall ship races where Flying Coney already took part twice. If the purpose would be to make money it's the wrong approach 😉

[@craigadavies7963]

G'day Crew,,, The paint you chose is a great colour scheme. Flying Coney is looking neat & tidy with great lines .

[@StephanieElizabethMann]

I agree with you. The black blue is beautiful

[@FlyingConey]

It's a very interesting color. It's almost mystical because it changes color depending on sunlight and on what angle you're looking at it.

[@Paul9601EX]

I like this colour. Has a classic appearance

[@CheersWarren]

Great color! Now just that ‘name board’!

[@FlyingConey]

The name of the ship is currently black tape 🫣 We already have a printed one in golden letters. But we need to get the bulwark painted first before we can apply it.

[@georgef7754]

That is a truly classical colour.

[@chuckcorris2392]

Fantastic!!! What a long, difficult journey and you guys pulled it off. Be very very proud of yourselves, and she looks great!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😊

[@kmltoybox4228]

The new colour suits the ship, well done

[@kevinmartin3859]

She looks lovely clean and beautiful

[@julienh7450]

I really like the black blue color for the hull. Good choice !

[@bobperry1269]

Great Colour looks like a lady of the sea.

[@henryp.berthiaume7151]

Perfect color, I call that Navy Blue

[@Dozzer77harley]

Now that’s what I call a great color you two are doing a marvelous job thank you for your content. Looking forward to seeing what you are doing with the Flying Coney next.👍😎

[@darrylmcleman6456]

FINE BUSINESS! And most of the paint is not inside out!!! CHEERS from Westcoast Canada!

[@kenjones3736]

Keep that colour. Love it.

[@FlyingConey]

Great! Thanks for the comment!

[@glennjaggard7065]

Now that was the easy part painting the Hull now comes the dirty part inside Hull but hey good on you both on getting her back to shipshape

[@guydepoorter]

Congratulations, I misjudged you. You made a remarkable job. This is a good base now to continue the restoration and your adventures. Good luck.

[@vikingane]

Greetings, An excellent and logical choice of color with respect to the ships history and the her future. Great work.

[@FlyingConey]

Thank you! Well said 🫡

[@MrStrangegoo]

She looks beautiful.

[@paulthew2]

Great colour! She now looks like a real ship....brilliant!

[@colinnapier6662]

Awesome colour, it really suits Flying Conney

[@lutz956]

I like the dark Blue most. Looks great.

[@Sluf7]

Nice job Team she's looking Sharp as a Tack. Should be proud of yaselfs that's a Huge job done and dusted ;0)

[@FlyingConey]

One step at a time, one step at a time, one step at a time 😁

[@user-iu6yy3ub6i]

У вас замечательный юмор =) А радом в момент покраски стояло тоже очень старое судно, круто, что его ремонтируют.

[@fraserhouchen901]

Black blue looks superb!

[@davidnichols147]

Barbara & Daniel: Epic episode qualifying you both as Ship Master's, Flying Coney looks amazing dazzling the viewer's with her new colors. Starting with you both, this retrofit has been nothing less than awesome, not only as World class Olympic sailors, now after months of both physical and mental strain, you've accomplished a true master piece. We can't wait until she is launched, rigged and the plans for her use are underway. You both should be so proud as peacocks with the accomplishment's to date. We are so Happy for you both and can't wait for the launching. Marvelous!

[@FlyingConey]

You have a talent of finding the right words at the right time! Thank you David!

[@thomaskrenn3808]

👍schwarzblau steht dem Schiff gut

[@kevlarandchrome]

Good color choice, it looks very stately and dignified.

[@Dustmadeout]

The paint is spot on.

[@RobertoSuarezVlogs]

Greetings from Havana, Cuba. I see them from afar. From the Caribbean.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

You did a great job of the waterline painting Barbara 👍👍 That is a very nice blue What would look good would be to get a sign writer to paint flying coney in real nice writing in the blue color

[@FlyingConey]

We already have the ships name on golden foil. So we just have to get the bulwark rust free and then we can stick it on. My guess is that it will look way better than the black tape that is on now.

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi guys, I just want to thank you for The way you say, if you want a brand-new ship build one I just thank God for you guys. You have the foresight to restore this boat or/keep up the good work. Love your videos Cliff from Logan city Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 from the big island. 🏝️🧌

[@shanespring2669]

I think the colour looks spectacular. You are doing an awesome job.

[@leighdoeg4970]

Congratulations for your great achievement!! I think that the "Black Blue" is well within the realm of appropriate colours but you can always change your mind in the future.

[@henningsea6094]

Dark bkue? Yes please!🤩

[@davehine724]

A fine looking vessel you have created. Love watching you progress!!!

[@blackbirdxx4613]

Looking beautiful... Loved your sense of humor... Colors are beautiful

[@wileyboles4179]

She looks Great!!!!!

[@PastorThomasB]

I would absolutely love the color combination. Well done!

[@taffythegreat1986]

It now looks like a cargo ship with those colours😂 I would’ve chosen them as well 👍👍👍

[@petegilbert6886]

she looks great. Well done.

[@terrybull1043]

She going to be beautiful when done❤️

[@Scimiter1948]

Well done guys, Flying Coney is looking great in her new colour scheme.

[@johnnewby8720]

Well Done You Two The New Paint Job Is Looking Great Looking Forward To Seeing How You Do the Inside Of The Boat Going By What You Have Done On The Outside A Think The Inside Will Be Great To See You Next Week Take Care And Be Safe From Runcorn In The UK

[@roadhun]

I really like the colour you chose, it's a classy colour

[@paullloyd2634]

The boat looks great after the paint job. Success, Congratulations

[@markspence20xx]

It worked! Showing me the new color made me give 5€ to your PayPal.

[@FlyingConey]

Thank you very very much! It's very much appreciated and each donation makes a huge difference!

[@donnydonny7770]

Really nice colour. A tip when painting ships. Always paint your top coat a few cemimeters below the water line and then set the water line. Main reason for this is to create an overlap (reduces the chance of air or water penetrating at a paint join - often the reason why waterlines rust first) and the anti foul should always be last. I can only express this from many years of painting steel vessels the wrong way and the right way. This tip of course will be the vital one when you do venture to the two-pack paint in the future. Great job guys, she is really looking fantastic.

[@FlyingConey]

Thank you for the tip! We always appreciate helpful comments and your advice sounds reasonable so I hope I remember it when it comes to painting again! 😊

[@Guiltyme]

Looks great. Really like the dark blue color.

[@jimgarner5574]

I like the dark blue. Jim, MD USA

[@alanmorris7634]

Love the sound editing ♥

[@mungmungie]

Nice colour! My second choice would have been a dark Delft blue, but the blue/black allows you to use a sublter colour on the bulwarks. Ivory might be nice. It would be softer than bright white.

[@christopherwoodward8357]

So glad the yard was quiet and peaceful for your painting! 😂

[@FlyingConey]

The sound of silence. Or in other words, now everything is a bit quieter than before.

[@dcallan812]

Navy blue, she looks great. 2x👍

[@kenlarkin6380]

The blue you chose looks very nice

[@WelshVilliageDad]

Fantastic .

[@petertownsend1195]

She looks very good

[@gordonagent7037]

Guys,it looks sophisticatedly understated which perfectly suits flying coney. I personally love your colour selection and I think it will look very neat when you put her in the water. Well done

[@thomaskrenn3808]

Das Schwarzblau verleiht der Coney etwas Mystisches. Wäre es reinschwarz, würde es langweilig aussehen. Hier , bei Schwarzblau wird der Betrachter aufgefordert genau hinzusehen und sich zu fragen, was für eine Farbe das wohl sein könnte. Und das macht es charmant.

[@FlyingConey]

Toll ausgedrückt! Ich finde das zweifarbige schaut sehr elegant aus. Es streckt den Rumpf und macht ihn etwas schlanker. Auf jeden Fall sehr spannend was so ein bisschen Farbe alles bewirken kann.

[@bucknaykid5821]

WOW She looks fantastic! I think you made a great choice with the colors!

[@FlyingConey]

She looks great without the rust and it pronounces the element lines. She will be a fast sailing ship one day.

[@bucknaykid5821]

@@FlyingConey can't wait to see her fly!!!!

[@Maxdekriek]

I think you guy's nailed it with the colour!!! greetsz from friesland.... max

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

I got a real thrill when you opened the can of dark colored paint! PPG was started and is still headquartered in my home town, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA. Thank you so much for choosing PPG! THe acronym in its original version is Pittsburgh Plate Glass.

[@davidedmonds3637]

She looks beautiful. You have worked so hard on her, I think deserve a rousing cheer. Hip hip hooray.

[@martinworrall5888]

Yes I like the colour 👍

[@chiefkhpd]

Nice job guys. She’s looking great.

[@ExposingReflections]

Great video, gorgeous paint job, and i found your humorous parts rubbed my funnybone just right. Very enjoyable, thank you.

[@JarnoKahkonen]

Excellent choice of color

[@MrTallpoppy58]

100% Danial, make repairs to make her safe and sea worthy but leave her age and history markers for all to see and admire. Great job guys ! Red, blue/black & white ? ⛵

[@jadams3427]

Really amazing work. Congratulations on the progress !

[@chantedefelepe]

My two favourite people and that bloody block off Swiss chees off a ship that’s got me cooking for a week not to mention sleeping on the couch for a couple off days my wife is away for a few days so I can say that I must admit you our doing a good job I will keep watching I am interested to see how it come out

[@FlyingConey]

I've picked you "Swiss Cheese" saying for the ironic statements in the intro at 1:37

[@stefanm67]

Congratulations guys. Excellent work. All of your hard work has paid off and your colour choice is first class. Absolutely prefect. ❤

[@FlyingConey]

Thank you very much! It means a lot for us ☺️

[@kingoffcool]

What a result, after all the hard work very nice color of the hull.

[@FlyingConey]

I think the most important thing was to have the scrub rail in the same color as the hull. At the moment we've a big discussion going on if we do want to have a stripe in an alternating color and where to place it if we paint the entire hull in one color...

[@kingoffcool]

@@FlyingConey I understand very well that this can be a discussion, you see a lot of different ships with the hull in one color or a waterline that is accentuated as a subtle stripe, or just the hull in one color and nothing else. I think it should be a personal choice which one you like best.

[@tonyk0756]

Carinthia blue. Nice choice.

[@gilwanderer7071]

A beautiful looking ship is the reward for the hard work.

[@christianbertram6504]

I realy enjoy your videos very much. And I can't wait to see the result of the refit. Inside and outside the boat.

[@stomp4423]

Ship looks awesome. And I still can't get over how HUGE it is! Truly a ship. Well done.👍

[@hernerweisenberg7052]

For sailing vessel to be a ship it needs to have three masts and be ship rigged with square sails on all three masts. This is a Schooner ;)

[@Naplesfrank154]

Hi guys, great job on the painting of the boat. My preference would have been to pain the boat red and white but that is my preference. It almost looks like a Russian ship now with the colors of the Russian flag 🇷🇺. Stay well you guys, see you next week. ❤️❤️

[@dickdegraaff5452]

Dear Barbara and Daniēl, WOW the hull of Flying Coney looks more than stunning so that was a good choice in relation to the used colors. Willeke and I look forward to your next video and wish you lots of success with the rest of the refit of this historical boat.

[@FlyingConey]

The previous owner has enhanced the scrub rail by painting it red and I think that was not the best design choice. We're thinking about a stipe right under the cap rail or only from the bow to midships. But still not sure if white or blue... Thanks for the comment!

[@dickdegraaff5452]

@@FlyingConey We think white will fit the best with the history of this boar but of course we’ll leave the choice with the 2 of you

[@jeffjefferson2676]

Alright. It sure looks painted. I really like the dark blue color. I think you should paint the upper deck too before rust gets the best of the boat. It has been great weather, but it may have been a bit too hot. Next time we will see if it floats. :P Greetings, Jeff

[@FlyingConey]

Next time you see us sailing ⛵️ The ship was built with a traditionally laid wooden deck. It was repaired and sealed by simply putting sheet metal above it. Since this was done in the 90s it's relatively rust free and it's mostly red paint that may look like rust. However we do want to get rid of both and lay a new steel deck for various reasons. Thank you for your comment!

[@jeffjefferson2676]

​@@FlyingConey I actually meant everything above the hull, a.k.a.; the "upper deck", or "main deck". Just like a story of a building. But nice to know the floor of the upper deck is in good condition. :) Okey, a new deck, that is cool! Are you going to put a new engine in? Its an event that gives some opportunities. So you better know what it is that you may want to do before closing it up again. Did you learn how to weld yet? :P It seems like there is a lot of welding coming up. Good luck! Greetings, Jeff

[@FlyingConey]

We both have rudimentary welding skills and since there's a lot of opportunity to improve them I'm sure we'll get the hang of it. But below the waterline and the difficult to weld hull we leave the work to the experts. The DAF 1160 is an excellent and very economic engine and it has only 5000 hours on the clock. We burn about 12 liters an hour. I guess there's no need for an engine swap. All the best.

[@jeffjefferson2676]

@@FlyingConey 12 liters per hour sounds like a lot, but I'm no marine engine expert. Is that a lot of just average? I don't know what is right for the size ship you have got. I do know that for it to run the cheapest/best/energy efficient, it has to be in good condition. You probably know where to find good diesel engine books. :P If you feed it love and all the maintenance, it will love you back, and you will have a great time with it. Welding is part of running a bigger ship. Someone I know from Urk once told me the only ship he would buy is steel one, because you can weld it in every harbor on the planet. The rest he though was dangerous and unwise to get. Greetings, Jeff

[@leoingson]

Nice to see you still having fun!

[@brian.7966]

thats the right color, makes her look majestic. :)

[@FlyingConey]

Thank you! We think it makes the ship look more elegant and it looks a bit more like a yacht.

[@dick8193]

I like the new color. Well done!

[@perryingto]

Really looking good

[@FlyingConey]

Thanks Perry! 👍

[@lovingcars]

Wow, such a difference. Well done.

[@FlyingConey]

It's a bit funny because you work so hard and long to get to this point and when you'r there you'r so tiered that you can't celebrate it... But after a while you realize what you've achieved.