Racerat Posted February 2, 2015 Share #1 Posted February 2, 2015 Polyurethane or Cellulose? It has been suggested by one experienced source that polyurethane water based varnish (Varathane) is best but the instructions in my Constructo kit suggest cellulose varnish (such as Basin brand). I already have the Varathane varnish but might be willing to try to find the cellulose type if it's superior for ship models. Any opinions? Bill Quote Current Build : HMS Halifax - Constructo Kit - Scale 1:35 The Halifax was purchased in 1768 by The Royal Navy at transformed at Portsmouth into a colonial schooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewNaylor Posted February 2, 2015 Share #2 Posted February 2, 2015 Scale Scale Scale that is the question A few coats of any varnish will soon build up 1/32 fast which as we all know is a huge amount on the scale yachts we build I work on a 68 foot yacht which we varnish 3 times a year building up many coats (possible 6) to fill the grain in andy damaged areas give us good UV protection Filling the grain with a few coats of 50/50 varnish thinners and sanding smooth is the key so only 1 coat of 80% will be needed to give that beautiful shine we so crave Happy finishing Andy Quote Current Build HM Granado CC Past builds HMS Chatham CC, HM Convulsion CC, Duke William German Kit, Fair American LSS, The Wright Flyer MS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtropp Posted February 8, 2015 Share #3 Posted February 8, 2015 I recently used cellulose varnish but only for the copper plating at this time. It gave a fine, protective and clear finish and was easy to work. Richard Quote RichardMember: The Nautical Research Guild Atlanta Model Shipwrights Current build: Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racerat Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted February 11, 2015 Thanks Richard, Do you think it's better than the polyurethane? Is it worth buying some? Bill Quote Current Build : HMS Halifax - Constructo Kit - Scale 1:35 The Halifax was purchased in 1768 by The Royal Navy at transformed at Portsmouth into a colonial schooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtropp Posted February 24, 2015 Share #5 Posted February 24, 2015 Bill, That's hard to answer. Since I this is my first model, I am into trying different things so always think its a good idea. I found the cellulose easier to work with than poly. It seemed a little clearer and had few brush strokes. But, that can be an inexperienced hand talking. I only found one place in the U.S. that carried it but there might be more in Canada. Richard Quote RichardMember: The Nautical Research Guild Atlanta Model Shipwrights Current build: Syren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racerat Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted February 26, 2015 Thanks Richard, It isn't sold in many places. Thanks for your input. Bill M Quote Current Build : HMS Halifax - Constructo Kit - Scale 1:35 The Halifax was purchased in 1768 by The Royal Navy at transformed at Portsmouth into a colonial schooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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