Hello all,
I am closing in on completion of the Occre HMS Beagle. As I have been building the model, I have been applying Shellac to the wood pieces individually (including the hull/deck/etc.). What I wanted to get opinions on is if I should apply one final coat or two of thinned shellac to the model to give it an even, consistent coat for better looks and protection. All rigging and sails are already in place, so I would have to go through with a small brush and apply carefully. Like I mentioned above too, I figure I would thin it out quite a bit, so it is not too tacky/goopy, and perhaps I would apply a couple coats.
Should I do this, or should I just leave it as is, since like I said, each piece has been shellacked as it was attached on the model.
I am closing in on completion of the Occre HMS Beagle. As I have been building the model, I have been applying Shellac to the wood pieces individually (including the hull/deck/etc.). What I wanted to get opinions on is if I should apply one final coat or two of thinned shellac to the model to give it an even, consistent coat for better looks and protection. All rigging and sails are already in place, so I would have to go through with a small brush and apply carefully. Like I mentioned above too, I figure I would thin it out quite a bit, so it is not too tacky/goopy, and perhaps I would apply a couple coats.
Should I do this, or should I just leave it as is, since like I said, each piece has been shellacked as it was attached on the model.
