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Royal Louis - Mamoli

Hello all, thanks for joining me and for your likes and comments.

Following a good session refining the hull I’ve decided on a natural wood finish.
First I gave the hull a good sanding after which I rubbed some coloured wood filler into all the seams, I did this just using my fingers so as not to build up any filler that would later need sanding off. When dry I gave it a light sanding to clean the surface off in prep for staining. I used a spirit wood stain, light teak, this gave it a nice warm tone that I liked. I left it to fully dry overnight then this morning I brushed on some sanding sealer which I’ll need to sand smooth prior to putting on a coat of satin poly. I like the look, it was what I was aiming for The planking isn’t how some of the more dedicated modellers may have done but I’m happy with the result,

After sanding

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After the stain and sanding sealer

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Ken said:
Hello all, thanks for joining me and for your likes and comments.

Following a good session refining the hull I’ve decided on a natural wood finish.
First I gave the hull a good sanding after which I rubbed some coloured wood filler into all the seams, I did this just using my fingers so as not to build up any filler that would later need sanding off. When dry I gave it a light sanding to clean the surface off in prep for staining. I used a spirit wood stain, light teak, this gave it a nice warm tone that I liked. I left it to fully dry overnight then this morning I brushed on some sanding sealer which I’ll need to sand smooth prior to putting on a coat of satin poly. I like the look, it was what I was aiming for The planking isn’t how some of the more dedicated modellers may have done but I’m happy with the result,

After sanding

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After the stain and sanding sealer

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Very beautiful hull
 
Hello Ken, Your hull is looking GREAT. I took on this project 20+ years ago, you have brought back many memories.

Thank you
Ragnar
 
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Ragnar said:
Hello Ken, Your hull is looking GREAT. I took on this project 20+ years ago, you have brought back many memories.

Thank you
Ragnar
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Hi Ragner. I hope that you enjoyed your build as much as I am and that your memories are mostly good ones. Thanks for your commenting on my effort.
 
DARIVS ARCHITECTVS said:
It looks tremendous, Ken. Lots of color!
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Hi Kurt. Thanks for your approval. I did mention that I was going for lots of colour on Louis and not a realistic version of the actual ship. I’ve not done this on any previous models, I have in mind a particular scheme, it’s going to be a bit bright but hopefully not over the top or bling. Ken
 
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