WalrusGuy Posted September 4, 2020 Share #1 Posted September 4, 2020 I'm planning to lightly sand each block to have a smooth curve as mentioned in the Syren's instruction manual, which would expose some bare wood. Do I need to treat the blocks with tung oil (or varnish) before installation? Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted September 4, 2020 Share #2 Posted September 4, 2020 I think blocks look better if they are darker than the usual light colored blocks that come in kits. Some oil or varnish improves the appearance IMO.. WalrusGuy, BenD and mtaylor 3 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah100m Posted September 4, 2020 Share #3 Posted September 4, 2020 I use Minwax "Special Walnut 224" stain. It looks right to me. WalrusGuy, mtaylor, Ryland Craze and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms10 Posted September 4, 2020 Share #4 Posted September 4, 2020 I agree with darker blocks. I stain mine with walnut colored stain before using. Tom WalrusGuy, Ryland Craze, mtaylor and 1 other 4 Quote Attitude is the difference between ordeal and adventure. Finished: Charles W. Morgan, scratch 1:96 https://modelshipworld.com/topic/30666-charles-w-morgan-1841-scratch-196-pob-by-toms10 Finished: HMS Leopard, scratch 1:85 https://modelshipworld.com/gallery/album/2403-hms-leopard-scale-185 Finished: Constellation AL Kit, scale - 1:85 http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/gallery/album/1383-constellation-al-185-by-tom-szabo/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalrusGuy Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted September 4, 2020 Thanks all! I think I'll try using tung oil on some test pieces then go from there. mtaylor 1 Quote Current: USF Confederacy - Model Shipways (Build Log) HMS Pickle - Caldercraft (Build Log) Complete: Virgina 1819 - Artesania Latina (Gallery) U.S. Brig Syren - Model Shipways (Build Log, Gallery) On the shelf: Armed Virginia Sloop - Model Shipways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Pellett Posted September 5, 2020 Share #6 Posted September 5, 2020 Leather dyes purchased from your local shoemaker, if your city still has one of these dying breeds, are great for staining blocks made from hard woods like boxwood and pear. mtaylor and WalrusGuy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardG Posted September 5, 2020 Share #7 Posted September 5, 2020 I found an initial coat of sanding sealer gives a more even color, otherwise the end grain absorbs too much dye or stain mtaylor and WalrusGuy 2 Quote Richard Current Build: Early 19th Century US Revenue Cutter (Artesania Latina "Dallas" - messed about) Completed Build: Yakatabune - Japanese - Woody Joe mini Member: Nautical Research Guild & Midwest Model Shipwrights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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