NOVAModeler Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Is it imperative to do a gloss coat over decals and NMF finish? I have finished decaling my 1:32 P-51 and now I need to either jump right into a wash and other weathering or do a gloss coat first. I'm just afraid I'm not happy with the gloss coat. I am very happy with the way the NMF turned out but am afraid the smaller decals come loose during the wash. Any thoughts? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest styrenedemon Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I'd put some kind of clear over them. I don't know what kind of wash you're using, Flory wash will absolutely get up under the decal film. I'd be worried about them lifting off more than anything since Tamiya decals don't seem to bite down ver well. I know you didn't use Alclad, but there seems to be a myth out there that clear coats ruin an Alclad finish (and NMF in general)...just isn't true. I've just Futured my P-51 and after a wash it looks really nice. I've seen people use satins, flats, and gloss and maintain a nice NMF look...maybe not as bright a sheen as the highly reflective colors, but still great looking scale effect. Tamiya makes a clear coat that I'll be trying to seal in different weathering steps. It's not supposed to alter sheen from what I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest styrenedemon Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVAModeler Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Thanks guys. Clear it is then. I am thinking of doing Future with wide flat brush. I did that on my P-47 and it worked well. It's tricky though.... I hate airbrushing clear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVAModeler Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Is that a lacquer-based finish? I had really solid results with Testors Aztek clear gloss. Snagged some on a whim, but it really works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVAModeler Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 I like that. Where did you find it? Spruebros don't carry it. Edit: Never mind - found it at Tower Acrylic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpinestar Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Alclad also do their own range of clear coats - or 'Klear Kote' as they say it. I have a bottle of the Light Sheen but not used it yet so cannot comment on the performance. http://alclad2.com/finishes/aqua-klears/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVAModeler Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 So since my Aztek gloss is still to be shipped, and I have not patience, I brushed Future on the P-51 I'm working on and it worked very well. It's tricky, but doable. I highly recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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