Did you scrape the deck with a razor scraper? Sanding alone could make the planks uneven.
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Capt'n Jack, I like the color you achieved, but I think you're making the right call for a do-over. From the picture, the paint seems to have overwhelmed the detail of the planking and it seems a bit too shiny. Good luck with the transformation!
Blessings.
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Good evening Jack. I had to do some catching up here. Nice work on your 3 D prints. A little bit of cleaning up with the tags from the supports and you got them in the bag. Good luck with your deck redo. I know the feeling as I had to redo my bounty deck…. Cheers Grant
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oh yes those 3d pieces need to be cleaned up for sure. I just was testing my sketching.
Deck redo what a mess.
yes that's exactly what I thought too. I was trying to be too cute.
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no i didn't scrape the deck although I must admit that is a good idea. I should purchase one.
Your deck colour looks to be a match Jack but I agree with other posts that a grey stain might work better. Good luck with the sanding redo, a pain but worth it.
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You don’t need to buy a scraper. There are many things that you can use: a single edge razor blade, a box cutter blade, a #11 Xacto knife blade or a piece of broken glass. These things might actually work better as they can be broken into small pieces to get into tight places. A pair of pliers can be used to hold these tiny scrapers. You might also want to wipe your deck down before you refinish. I would use denatured alcohol. Use 90 percent or higher concentration as water that dilutes lower concentrations will raise the grain of your carefully scraped deck. Alcohol based camp stove fuels are near 100 percent.
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Hi again Jack, Lee Valley have miniature scrapers that may be of assistance too. I found they work well.
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Second application of stain and I don't like it again. I cannot sand again because the planks have gotten to thin. I sort of got carried away with the sanding.
It did not stain evenly and there seems to be some patches of lighter and some patches that are darker instead of an even look. THis is the first time I stain a deck and it is also the last time. Like I said I think I was trying to be too cute with this build. I think I am going to pretreat the wood the next time before putting the stain. And why did I not look into this before? Because I didn't think it was going to be so complicated.
So my plan is to rip off the deck planks and redo it.
It did not stain evenly and there seems to be some patches of lighter and some patches that are darker instead of an even look. THis is the first time I stain a deck and it is also the last time. Like I said I think I was trying to be too cute with this build. I think I am going to pretreat the wood the next time before putting the stain. And why did I not look into this before? Because I didn't think it was going to be so complicated.
So my plan is to rip off the deck planks and redo it.
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Sorry to hear that things did not click for you Cap't Jack! I love your audacity - the massive redo! Go get 'em!Second application of stain and I don't like it again. I cannot sand again because the planks have gotten to thin. I sort of got carried away with the sanding.
It did not stain evenly and there seems to be some patches of lighter and some patches that are darker instead of an even look. THis is the first time I stain a deck and it is also the last time. Like I said I think I was trying to be too cute with this build. I think I am going to pretreat the wood the next time before putting the stain. And why did I not look into this before? Because I didn't think it was going to be so complicated.
So my plan is to rip off the deck planks and redo it.
Chuck
What type of wood is your deck? I've always used Tanganika. Sorry you have to replank the deck. Model Expo or Modelers Central has wood trips for planking to replace the old ones. so you don't run out of wood. Kits are skimpy on wood. I usually use Chinese sapelle wood strips on eBay to replace mahogany because they look alike. I'm sure other members here have some better suggestions on where to get replacement plank strips.Second application of stain and I don't like it again. I cannot sand again because the planks have gotten to thin. I sort of got carried away with the sanding.
It did not stain evenly and there seems to be some patches of lighter and some patches that are darker instead of an even look. THis is the first time I stain a deck and it is also the last time. Like I said I think I was trying to be too cute with this build. I think I am going to pretreat the wood the next time before putting the stain. And why did I not look into this before? Because I didn't think it was going to be so complicated.
So my plan is to rip off the deck planks and redo it.
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Now is a good time to catch your breath. Starting on another model (I know you edited your original post) is not the right solution. You will learn more by fixing this one than by starting another build where the same issues will come up again.
Here is what you have learned: 1. don't put the final finish on your ship model until... you do a sample board and see if you like the result. You researched the color but did not research the application. 2. You tried to stain after you painted. This will rarely work. I know you were inspired by our colleagues, but staining wood (which will give a much better result than painting) needs to happen first - not as remedial action.
I offer these comments respectfully. I'm the one who prompted you to create a build log even though you were reluctant. You are naturally curious, and I can tell you like to learn. But knowledge also requires testing. Not every idea is a good one.
Here is what you have learned: 1. don't put the final finish on your ship model until... you do a sample board and see if you like the result. You researched the color but did not research the application. 2. You tried to stain after you painted. This will rarely work. I know you were inspired by our colleagues, but staining wood (which will give a much better result than painting) needs to happen first - not as remedial action.
I offer these comments respectfully. I'm the one who prompted you to create a build log even though you were reluctant. You are naturally curious, and I can tell you like to learn. But knowledge also requires testing. Not every idea is a good one.
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it's just basswood
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I am my worst enemy. I was a little impatient. I should have researched more before taking the plunge. ANyways I will be putting a coat of sealer and I will be testing the stain on some scrap wood to make sure I get what I want.
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I agree that not every idea is a good one. I was just a little impatient to move on to something else, namely the 3D printing which I find fun. not like planking a deck which I don't find fun. Oh well, lesson learned. Thanks for the feedback.
It was actually 2 different stains that I put. I got the color right but not the finish I wanted.
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THanks. It's ok. No big deal. I am not in a hurry.
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deck removed now I have ordered some more planking. until it arrives, I think I will move on to printing some more 3D goodies
It will be better the next time because of what you’ve learned. It will also only take half the time to lay a better deck. 
I’m glad you are sticking with it. It’s not how many times you get knocked down that matters, but how many times you get back up.
I’m glad you are sticking with it. It’s not how many times you get knocked down that matters, but how many times you get back up.
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thank you sir. Appreciate itIt will be better the next time because of what you’ve learned. It will also only take half the time to lay a better deck.
I’m glad you are sticking with it. It’s not how many times you get knocked down that matters, but how many times you get back up.