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Good day all. I hope the summer has been good for everyone. Some of the stuff here is quite original and very well thought out. And I have to say that your writing Dr. Yo shows a real originality and an attention to detail that makes it a lot of fun to read. Now I have to go Dohhh! as well, because ...

Thanks guys for the tips on materials. I plan on picking up some sander-sealer this weekend and then we'll see what happens.

Goodday again guys

To answer your question DX-SFX, I am shapping a block of pine 7"x3"x2". The idea is to produce a smooth surface and then draw in panel lines with a black marker or pen. It's to display in my daughter's room.

Thanks for the sugestions guys. With the wood filler did you catch what they used to thin it with? Acetone? Turpintine? I will have to experiment and get back to you on the results.

Thanks

Hey folks, I am trying my hand at using pine to create a hull for a small desktop model I want to build. I need help with sealing the wood grain to produce a smooth finish so I am looking for sugestions for products. Any help out there?