Tiger65 Posted May 7, 2016 Share #1 Posted May 7, 2016 What is the best way to apply stains? I am planning to use Minwax oil stains on a Philadelphia Gunboat. Traditionally on home projects I would wipe on the stains, let it set and then wipe off the excess and rub down. Many areas of a model, especially the interior, are not accessible for wiping and rubbing. Does everyone stain each individual piece before gluing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaager Posted May 8, 2016 Share #2 Posted May 8, 2016 A stain is essentially a paint. If you apply it before glue assembly - there is a chance that the glue joint will fail because the stain will keep the glue from penetrating the wood. Give some thought to using an aqueous or alcohol based wood dye. It penetrates the wood instead of being a surface coat. If it is water based, you first wet the wood with water or water with some PVA glue mixed in. This will raise the grain - the wood is sanded when dry and then dyed. It will not need to be sanded again so no removal of dye. The wood will glue as well as it will in a raw state. A clear satin or matt finish applied after assembly. A dye will leave the wood looking as though it was the original wood - instead of the "muddy" effect of a stain. mtaylor, Keith Simmons, DarkAngel and 2 others 5 Quote NRG member 45 years Current: HMS Centurion 1732 - 60-gun 4th rate - Navall Timber framing HMS Beagle 1831 refiit 10-gun brig with a small mizzen - Navall (ish) Timber framing The U.S. Ex. Ex. 1838-1842 Flying Fish 1838 pilot schooner - framed - ready for stern timbers Porpose II 1836 brigantine/brig - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Vincennes 1825 Sloop-of-War - timbers assembled, need shaping Peacock 1828 Sloop-of -War - timbers ready for assembly Sea Gull 1838 pilot schooner - timbers ready for assembly Relief 1835 ship - timbers ready for assembly Other Portsmouth 1843 Sloop-of-War - timbers ready for assembly Le Commerce de Marseilles 1788 118 cannons - framed La Renommee 1744 Frigate - framed - ready for hawse and stern timbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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