First Kit build ESB-4

[axeleliii]

OK, it has been a while. Life happened and I have taken a long time to do the sanding needed to think about finishing. I have now applied the first stain coat, and there are a few patches that look like glue, even though I cleaned these bits with goof off and nothing showed up when I dampened the front. It just isn't taking the stain in a few patches. What is the best way to deal with this? More goof off? Obviously whatever I do I will need to re-stain.

The best way to deal with these patches is to sand them down until they are smooth and free of any glue residue. This may require a few passes with fine grit sandpaper. Once the surface is smooth, apply a wood filler to the patches and let it dry. Once the wood filler is dry, sand the patches until they are smooth, and then re-stain the surface.