Staining of hulls.

[serpe]

I would like some input as to what I'm thinking about the finish of the lower hull on my HMB Endeavour. I use a mineral oil from IKEA to treat my teak table and chairs and was wondering if that would be appropriate to use on the lower hull, or maybe a linseed oil finish, then sprayed with a flat coat. I realize that this would alter the colour of the walnut planking making it darker. Further to this would an air brushed flat coat on most of the model be a wise decision?

[Knocklouder]

Serpe, there are many  types of finish, different bases ,,,,, for myself I like an oil base stain, if staining. Shelac is my go to sealer , then a flat clear coat. If what I am doing is clear coat, then a  sealer, then latex varnish, oil varnish, wipe on Poly, the list is long.

 And yes even if you just clear oil finish  the color will change.

 Another thing to consider is does the  glue you will be using  stick to your finish, when you decide which one, test it frist., 

Good luck    

Bob  M.

 

Edited January 23 by Knocklouder
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[Pfälzer]

Ich streiche meine Boote gar nicht.
Um die natürliche Farbgebung und Struktur zu erhalten, schleife ich alle Teile mit Schleifpapier 1000 und wachse alles mit Antikwachs.
Anschließend wird alles mit den Schminkpinseln meiner Frau aufpoliert.
Da ich in Zukunft die Möglichkeit habe reines Bienenwachs bei einem Imker zu kaufen, wird dies im nächsten Projekt getestet.

Grüße

Edited January 23 by Pfälzer

[CPDDET]

Watco also makes a fine assortment of wipe on finishes.

[serpe]

I want to even out the colour of the planking to give it a more uniform appearance. I don't want to go dark. 

[CPDDET]

I used a satin wipe on poly for the deck of my bluenose and was very pleased with the outcome. 

[Hal Newell]

Much agreed. Watco is great stuff.  Linseed oil is also great (hard as a rock)  Consider using clear finishes to bring out color (vs colored satins)