Randy1962 Posted January 25, 2022 #1 Posted January 25, 2022 I have finished the hull planking on my Dumas Runabout. Unfortunately, I sanded through the planking in a couple of spots where there was some "stair stepping' between planks. So, i need to fill a couple of deep holes. I mixed up some mahogany sanding dust with balsa glue and applied the paste to the holes. The paste is much darker than the planking. I was planning to not stain the mahogany planking but only apply several coats of varnish (it is a display model only). Any thoughts on how to proceed would be welcome.
Gregory Posted January 25, 2022 #2 Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) Could you splice in some mahogany plank pieces in a way to blend them in with the existing planking? The balsa glue sounds like the problem.. You might try some thinned white glue with mahogany dust.. Edited January 25, 2022 by Gregory wefalck and mtaylor 2 “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett In Progress: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) On Hold: Rattlesnake In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon
Roger Pellett Posted January 26, 2022 #3 Posted January 26, 2022 Change your plan and stain the model! One of the wood dyes is more likely to penetrate the repaired area. mtaylor, Dave_E and Bob Cleek 3
Randy1962 Posted January 27, 2022 Author #4 Posted January 27, 2022 Thanks for the responses. I decided to bite the bullet and blend in new planks on the deep spots! This is my first build and i have created plenty of challenges for myself. Gregory, rudybob and mtaylor 3
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