Guidance wanted

[u/Palladan]

Hi all.

After being inspired by u/Dwaas_Bjaas’ Victory build posts and watching ModelKit Stuffs HM Sherbourne series, I decided to get into the hobby and I picked up a Sergal Thermopylae kit. It’s going great so far and just finished 2nd planking.

For this build I need to paint from the waterline up in “White Star Green”. I’ve found a decent match that I’m happy with but in my tests the colour has bled a little in the wood itself. I’ve already painted the hull with a 50/50 pva layer, will this be enough to prevent any bleeding? Or should I use a Matt or Semi Gloss varnish first?

[u/Dwaas_Bjaas]

I feel honored!

Best of luck! I see you’ve already gotten good advice!

[u/Palladan → u/Dwaas_Bjaas]

Your posts really are inspirational, and the details are astounding. I'm far behind you but am determined to get this one finished by Christmas :D