Hi everyone,

So recently I restarted building again after a break of a few years. I only built two models before. AL's Viking ship and Swift. Both of those I only covered with clear Tamiya Acrylic.

I don't plan on painting the HMS Victory cross section, maybe just staining it light and dark in place of the paints.

My question, what would you all suggest is the best way to cover/seal the unstained sections? Those which only have the limewood showing for instance.

And out of curiosity, what would you substitute the yellow and black paints with? Which stain colours?

Thank you,

Gan

Thanks Jase.

I found some sealant to mix with my concentrated oak stain.

I am curious, parts like for instance the pump well house at the very bottom. It has oak veneer around it. Should I paint that with a clear sealant on the outside, or would the wood be fine being "naked"?

Will any clear matt varnish do?
What do you usually use?