JohnReid
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Staining wood
Someone contacted me the other day who is building an Albatros 1/16 Model Airways kit and he was having problems with the stain not covering the glue marks on the wood.So I thought that I would take this opportunity to help others before they also have this problem.
The best approach is to stain the wood before attempting any gluing at all.I use an alcohol based stain that comes in a marker with two ends ,one end a fine writing type and the other a broad marker type.Prismacolor PM-70,sand color is the one I use and should be available in art stores.
Most of the wooden parts for the kit come attached to a laser cut board,which is great for our purposes as they can be stained while still attached.I also take this opportunity to spray laquer these parts after staining. Hope this helps!
Cheers.John.
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Someone contacted me the other day who is building an Albatros 1/16 Model Airways kit and he was having problems with the stain not covering the glue marks on the wood.So I thought that I would take this opportunity to help others before they also have this problem.
The best approach is to stain the wood before attempting any gluing at all.I use an alcohol based stain that comes in a marker with two ends ,one end a fine writing type and the other a broad marker type.Prismacolor PM-70,sand color is the one I use and should be available in art stores.
Most of the wooden parts for the kit come attached to a laser cut board,which is great for our purposes as they can be stained while still attached.I also take this opportunity to spray laquer these parts after staining. Hope this helps!
Cheers.John.
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It has been said that the difference between a "pilot" and an "aviator" is that a pilot is a technician,and an aviator is an artist in love with flight.
JohnReid (Aviator)
Guide my hand in your work today.
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