What went wrong? A Future question

Cadet Chuck

Yes, I have had the same experience , which is why I avoid using Future.

I've always though that the best solution would be to use gloss paints.

Immediately after painting flat military colors, we usually decal, then apply a wash. A flat paint isn't conducive to either of these, so after the initial paint dries we have to apply a gloss topcoat. Then we wait for that to dry, do our decal and wash, then after that dries, we have to make it flat again. It would be much easier if we had military colors with a gloss finish.

 I've tried mixing Future with Acrylics (Model Master) for a glossier finish and that sort of works, but it's tricky to get the mixture right and to apply it satisfactorily.

And that's why I thought it would be O.K. I remember reading various articles about brushing or spraying just the area where the decal goes and then dulling over it after the decals are applied.

I then figured since I changed the texture between the two surfaces, one flat and one kinda glossy, that they would now never match with another clear on top of them. I have not used Future before for this specific application, only using it for clear parts. I think I will stick to using gloss paints and then a dull coat or as suggested, spraying the whole kit with a gloss instead of one small area.

By the way, love the kit! Added engine lights and front amber "headlights". As soon as I can access my SD card I'll throw up some pics. Rob, have you posted your build? I need to go look.

Thanks again everyone.

Yes, I have had the same experience , which is why I avoid using Future.

robiwon, I actually just did both wings of the exact model you are working on just late last week. Yup, gotta say, I sprayed the whole surface with Future before laying down the decals. Moebius decals are hard to work with at best of times. But, my results were ok thus far.

There might be another problem,I have heard numerous modelers speak of only glossing the area where the decals go with no problem.I myself have done it on armor where there are only a couple of stars or German Crosses,either by brush or a quick shot by airbrush with no Ill effects.

I must have had a brain fart or something. It seems so clear now. Thanks guys.

Hi;

    I have learned ,as have others, that it's best to clear coat the whole model, then come back with flat or semi-gloss overcoat.

I'll third that.  Whether you apply the Future by hand or with an airbrush, cover the whole model.  I learned that the same way you just did with this model.  As Gandalf said, "Short cuts make long delays".

When you apply a clear coat like Future you are changing the texture of the paint.  So, like plastic said, you really need to apply Future to the entire model.

That usually happens if you only brush the area to be decaled. I either brush the entire model or extend well past the decal area feathering out as I go.