I cut a 1/4″ masonite board to the dimensions of the model and cradled the panel from behind with standard oak bars. It was attached with regular pva wood glue. Once the panel was ready it was lightly sanded and sized with a coat of rabbit skin glue. On top of that came quite a few coats of gesso. Now it was ready to receive the drawing which was gridded and drawn in pencil. After locking in the graphite with a light mist of spray fixative, another couple coats of thin gesso were painted on to attenuate the lines.
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