The Ship Model Forum

Check the main forum. There is a recent discussion re. dealing with wood laser cut wood decks.
Tim.

The whole point of a wooden deck is so that you get the correct planking pattern and the colour of real wood - both of which would be completely negated if you were to paint it, so leave it be. A coat of clear varnish may be good, though, but there are differing opinions on that.

do you have to paint these or leave it unpainted ?

thanks