Randy1962 Posted January 25, 2022 Share #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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted January 25, 2022 Share #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 Quote Luck is just another word for good preparation. —MICHAEL ROSE 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...
Roger Pellett Posted January 26, 2022 Share #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. Dave_E, Bob Cleek and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy1962 Posted January 27, 2022 Author Share #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. rudybob, Gregory and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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