Reproducing Varnished Teak - Improving Latest Hornby Thompsons
Every now and then I like to re-evaluate how I produce a varnished teak finish as applied to LNER coaches.
Since I first started reproducing teak in model form, a lot of the products I used are no longer available. Changes to the Royal Mail regulations banning the conveyance of enamel paints can make obtaining tinlets of specialised paints, such as the Phoenix range, expensive, unless you are fortunate to be visiting an exhibition where they are stocked.
My next statement may sound odd,
What more could he possibly add about varnished teak? As you quite correctly point out prototype coaches show distinct variations in shades between panels:
As stated previously I have ignored this in the past however it is evident that even on brand new ex-works coaches panel variations were evident. As a result I felt I had to attempt reproducing this and present my efforts below. Whether or not I was successful I will leave for others to comment.
Having applied the base
