harlequin Posted June 3, 2013 Share #1 Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) I am currently doing some remedial work on my corel1:98 scale HMS Victory involving some of the second planking. The varnish I have is a clear satin finish but is just not quite golden enough in colour to make a perfect match with the old varnish I must have used. I am looking for a clear satin finish varnish that dries slightly golden once dried. The second planking is walnut and from the original kit. Any ideas? Edited June 3, 2013 by harlequin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlequin Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share #2 Posted June 3, 2013 Thanks Brian C, i dont have the original varnish but I think you are correct. The original varnish would have been oil based polyurethane, I had completely forgotton about that. That is what is great about this site, there is always an answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlequin Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted June 3, 2013 normally i would use water based, but now need to find an oil based one just for this specific job. On another note Brian, the Lions are on their way.....personally I dont think it is a strong lions side despite the win in Hong Kong. I think the Aussies will take the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote01 Posted October 26, 2013 Share #4 Posted October 26, 2013 I have found that Windsor and Newtons Artists Satin Varnish gives a non yellowing covering that is easily sanded between coats. I usually airbrush the final coat(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMBROOK Posted October 26, 2013 Share #5 Posted October 26, 2013 If you want a varnish with a yellow tint.Try an exterior grade polyurethane.This contains an ultra violet filter which has a yellowy brown tint to it,even though it is called clear. Kind Regards Nigel Quote Currently working on Royal Caroline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normanh Posted October 28, 2013 Share #6 Posted October 28, 2013 (edited) Humbrol matt varnish is good and an enamel its likely to yellow in time, I like it a lot on wood. I think from memory its number 49.They do a satin and gloss version in the small tins as well. I think these are the most wide used paints in the UK. Norman Edited October 28, 2013 by normanh Quote Norman Current build Trumpeter Arizona 1:200 with White Ensign PE and a Nautilus Wooden Deck. Built Caldercraft Convulsion, HM Brig Badger and HMS Snake. Awaiting - Zvelda HMS Dreadnought planning to get the Pontos Deck and PE Upgrades, Panart 1:23 Gun deck model and couple of the cannon kits Manatu - French siege mortar, and American coastal cannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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