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[harlequin]

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

[harlequin]

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.

[harlequin]

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.

[zygote01]

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).

[NMBROOK]

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

[normanh]

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