New Kolderstok kit = New questions

[Krul1]

Hello all,
My “Pinas” cross section has arrived. Prior to starting this kit (my first wood model) I would like your input on sanding and treating the pieces. I have both oak and bass wood, looking at some pieces and photos I saw of bass wood it appears to “fuzz” or have lint particles adhered to it.
What do you all use to eliminate of a least lessen this occurence ?
Also, Do any of you sand the pieces of the kit prior to removal from the “sprue” ( I know sprue is a plastic modelers term, but that is the only way I know of to describe it). Meaning the face surfaces ( top and bottom ) ?
Look forward to your helpful replies. I am currently at the tool,materials and most importantly KNOWLEDGE gathering stage of my first build.

Thanks
Jay

 

[Graham]

While the pieces are still in the sprue I spray them with a clear matt lacquer (a rattle can is fine) which acts as a sanding sealer. This is okay if you want to leave them that colour or later paint them, not okay if you plan to stain them. Have a think ahead to what you want the finished parts to look like finish-wise. Hope this helps.

 

[Krul1]

While the pieces are still in the sprue I spray them with a clear matt lacquer (a rattle can is fine) which acts as a sanding sealer. This is okay if you want to leave them that colour or later paint them, not okay if you plan to stain them. Have a think ahead to what you want the finished parts to look like finish-wise. Hope this helps.

Thank you for the reply. This is my first wood kit and even though my thought seemed reasonable, I wanted some input from a experienced wood model maker.

 

[Graham]

Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[Kurt Konrath]

The need to sand or de-fuzz the strip wood depends a lot on where it is used in the build of the ship.

If the wood is just used to support spacing or hold decks level and won't be seen then you don't need to sand.

If its going to be visible on the outside of the ship then you can sand and seal, but if you plan to stain do that first. Then seal after staining.

 

[Krul1]

The need to sand or de-fuzz the strip wood depends a lot on where it is used in the build of the ship.

If the wood is just used to support spacing or hold decks level and won't be seen then you don't need to sand.

If its going to be visible on the outside of the ship then you can sand and seal, but if you plan to stain do that first. Then seal after staining.

Thanks for your reply, I have the kit and enough tools to begin. Being a “cross section” kit I am thinking about testing stain colors and finishes next since most everything will visible, and I am planning ahead.

I know anyone with ship building experience may skip this stage, What do you think, worth the time now and consider it part of learning a new hobby skill, or just glue and go ?

PS, Like the A10 pic. I worked at Republic in Farmingdale NY for 10 years during its production.

 

[Kurt Konrath]

For a cross section kit, take your time and make it look right, as I have one now and small things can be visible and folks like to look at open cross section kits.

The little bit of time spent in testing stains and sanding now will be will worth it in the end.

If it were a small basic kit, I would say just go for it to get the practice of construction and terminology down a bit better.

I really enjoyed the Warthog, I worked on them about 8 years in Alexandria LA (England AFB) and at Suwon Korea. I was a Crew Chief, and worked with weapons load as part of team to train folks for "Integrated Combat Turn" where we refueled and rearmed running aircraft with pilot in cockpit to get them out to next mission as quick as possible.

 

[Krul1]

For a cross section kit, take your time and make it look right, as I have one now and small things can be visible and folks like to look at open cross section kits.

The little bit of time spent in testing stains and sanding now will be will worth it in the end.

If it were a small basic kit, I would say just go for it to get the practice of construction and terminology down a bit better.

I really enjoyed the Warthog, I worked on them about 8 years in Alexandria LA (England AFB) and at Suwon Korea. I was a Crew Chief, and worked with weapons load as part of team to train folks for "Integrated Combat Turn" where we refueled and rearmed running aircraft with pilot in cockpit to get them out to next mission as quick as possible.

Thanks for the helpful advice. The kit I purchased has both bass wood and oak so my first step of this build will be the “finishing”

 

[donfarr]

HI KURT5 IS 100% RIGHT TAKE THE TIME NOW WILL SAVE A TON LATTER. GOD BLESS STAY SAFE YOU AND YOURS DON

 

[Krul1]

HI KURT5 IS 100% RIGHT TAKE THE TIME NOW WILL SAVE A TON LATTER. GOD BLESS STAY SAFE YOU AND YOURS DON

Thank you Don. It appears my new hobby will be Sanding,Staining and Sealing. And after that I will attempt building the “Penas” cross section.