Thank you for the very kind words Henk, but like I said to Peter, there is no oil yet.
That is just what the hull looks like in its natural state. By the way, your submarine build is just something else!
Ah … the oiled hull was the Falkonet. How could I be so wrong: smaller size and different sway.
Thank you very much Ron. I am really happy with the way that the planking has turned out.Fantastic job on the hull Heinrich. Also, I love the idea of the note. A time capsule for sure. I always (well most of the time) engrave my logo and date on the bottom of my woodworking projects. If I forget my Admiral let’s me know.
Ron
Very nice Heinrich! You're going to sand bare wood, right? No sanding sealer?
The picture I was referring to definitely had some finishes used in them. On the oak and walnut samples, you mention the left area having gloss varnish, the right area matte, and the center Danish oil. The Danish oil portion is definitely darker, so my question was if it had any stain in it or was completely natural.First off, I have to surprise you - what you saw on the pictures that I posted just now, is still the raw wood - no finish of any kind has been applied!
Yeah, it really looks good on pear. But I'd really like to be able to apply a piece with glue over the finish. Maybe I can get around that some way.You mention that you have a Pear wood model. What I can tell you, is that Tung Oil and Pear Wood is a match made in heaven! See the picture below of the Falkonet Leudo's Pear Wood hull after the application of Tung Oil.
HOWEVER : The downside to any oil-finish is the fact that adhesion is severely compromised. On models that I have finished with Tung Oil, I cannot glue or stick anything - not even after I have scuffed it roughened it with sandpaper. So, I suppose what we gain on the swings, we lose on the roundabouts!
Thank you very much Peter. The Willem Barentsz though has no oil on it yet - just the bare wood!beautifull hull Heinrich. The oil does do the trick eh?
Sorry for confusing things. So many posts, so many users, so many users quoting so many posts. Such beautiful craftsmanship.
In those cases I always use my age as an excuse.
I do the same Johan.
No worries, Signet. We got to the right question and answer and that is all that matters.
Consider me stupid, but I never heard of (sanding) sealer. What the heck is that stuff, what is its use and why would one use it? What would be the dutch equivalent brand?
I've used sanding sealer on a lot of woodworking projects. There are other products for filling pores too. I guess it depends, when it comes to model building, how grainy is the wood and whether or not a smooth finish or even if paint is to be applied. I was't advocating for its use on your model. I use a lot of Danish Oil because it too soaks into wood to some extent. And I like the natural appearance it gives. I have not used tung oil. How's your Mandarin or Cantonese? Shopping for finishes in China could be interesting.
Thank you Glenn. As I mentioned to the other members who posted about this, I am probably just nostalgic. However, I am glad you like the idea. It is always something to consider for the future!
Thank you Phil. I understand the reason for your question perfectly well and it was a great one. If, for instance, I was going to paint the hull white (actually it's more of a creamy color - called "Harpuis" in Dutch) below the waterline which is historically the right thing to do, then I should have used sanding sealer. My Manadrin is very basic at best, so when it comes to those types of things, I am lost without the admiral.
