ooshnoo Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Greetings... 1st time post here. After a 17 year hiatus I've starting building again...this time with an older Hasegawa Macchi MC205. One thing I was never sure of is what to do before the decals. I used to spray it with clear gloss, apply the decals, do the panel line washes and then apply a dull coat. My question is, given that I'm using Model Master acrylics what type of gloss do you recommend, how do you apply it...airbrush??? spray can???...what brand do you recommend? It was always my experience that applying the gloss coat made the whole thing darker, and I'd like to refrain from doing that if possible. Anyone with any thoughts? Thanks so much!!!! AV Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Some do it differently, but I airbrush straight Future floor polish and let dry. Decal. Future then dull coat which lightens it back up again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Also note that most decals don't really require a super high gloss finish to work properly. Often even a satin finish will work just fine. Future is ideal for it, and it's easy to use. No need to thin it, and you can either brush or airbrush it. You can even apply a decal in a wet puddle of Future and let it suck the decal down with it as it dries. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ooshnoo Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks fellas, I'll give Future a try. Any recommendations on a final dull coat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
seawinder Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks fellas, I'll give Future a try. Any recommendations on a final dull coat? My current fave: Micro Flat with a small amount of Tamiya Flat Base added to it. It's basically the same approach as Future with Flat Base, but because the Micro Flat is already almost flat, you need less Flat Base and so are less likely to get chalking. Pip Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phatsamurai Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I have been using Testors wet look clear. It gives a great clear finish. but yes most people are using future Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScaleAviation Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 i use either future or tamiya TS-13 out of the can. be careful when using a lacquer clear. caking it on will eat the paint. mist on a thin coat and let it dry then apply again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Note: Future will never eat your paint :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toadwbg Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Future applied with a wide soft Brush gives me the best results for Gloss coat. Testor's Lacquer Matt and Satin give me the best finish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ooshnoo Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 Thanks for all the advice fellas! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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