Future usage

Pinkbooger

So I went to Walmart today and got pledge multi surface shine with acrylic protection. Whatever it is that took over for future. I have done some reading but I would like to know what all should I use this for? If this used for a top coat? Is it used for the entire model? What models is it used for?

I use it for clear parts, not just on aircraft, but on other models that have clear parts.  The liquid acrylic fills the tiny scratches and markes on the surface of the clear parts, that give the part a cloudy look.  For this use, I dip the piece in Future, let the excess run off, then place the part on a piece of paper towel and put this in a Chinese take-out soup container, to keep it air-tight till the acrylic cures (at least overnight).

I also use Future as a gloss coat before applying decals.  Again, the liquid fills the tiny pits and voids in the surface of the model, that trap air under decal film and cause silvering.  I apply this coat either by hand with a brush, or with my airbrush.  After the decals are on, I use Testor's DullCote to get a matte finish.

And I use Future for a gloss finish on my toy soldiers.  Even though I use mostly gloss enamels to paint them, I use Future as a sealer.  I find that it also gives the colors a bit of a richness or depth.  I can tint it as well, to get the effect of a thin wash and emphasize the sculpted detail of the castings.

I've also had occasion to use Future to repair decals that later cracked or flaked off a model.  I sealed the damaged area with the acrylic, then touched it up by hand.

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fermis

I know a lot of people use it as a gloss coat (covering entire model, to prepare for decals and weathering), with great results. I tried it a couple times and I hated it. I've tried dipping canopies in it, and have had poor results...again, other do it with great results.

I have only two applications for the stuff.

1. "Painting" it on over small clear parts, after I spray a final flat coat (nav lights, landing lights)

2. I use enamel paints and I spray a lacquer gloss for decals/weathering. I will brush on just a little "Future" just where the decal goes and just prior to placing the decal. I use it instead of decal setting solution. Dab it on, place decal, dab away excess with paper towel...allow to sit for a few, then hit the decal with a solvent to snuggle the decal in to details (I use micro-sol). Serves more as an extra bit of adhesive and drastically reduces the risk of the decal "silvering". For this application...I love the stuff!

 

 

 

 

Fermis, I had wondered if applying Future on spots where the decals are to be placed would work best instead of spraying the whole kit with clear gloss coat. Now I can proceed with my long delayed P-47 Thunderbolt kit. 

 

I have not tried it, without having a gloss already applied. I do know that I have seen other brush it on (just where the decal goes), then let it dry before placing decals. I put the decal on it immediately, while it's still wet. Even after dabbing up as much as I can, it does leave some behind and it doesn't look good...but the final flat coat magics the ugly away!

fermis

I know a lot of people use it as a gloss coat (covering entire model, to prepare for decals and weathering), with great results. I tried it a couple times and I hated it. I've tried dipping canopies in it, and have had poor results...again, other do it with great results.

I have only two applications for the stuff.

1. "Painting" it on over small clear parts, after I spray a final flat coat (nav lights, landing lights)

2. I use enamel paints and I spray a lacquer gloss for decals/weathering. I will brush on just a little "Future" just where the decal goes and just prior to placing the decal. I use it instead of decal setting solution. Dab it on, place decal, dab away excess with paper towel...allow to sit for a few, then hit the decal with a solvent to snuggle the decal in to details (I use micro-sol). Serves more as an extra bit of adhesive and drastically reduces the risk of the decal "silvering". For this application...I love the stuff!

 

Fermis, I had wondered if applying Future on spots where the decals are to be placed would work best instead of spraying the whole kit with clear gloss coat. Now I can proceed with my long delayed P-47 Thunderbolt kit. 

I use it for canopies, instrument lenses on panels - just a drop , decal precoat and final gloss when appropriate like this little 737

I know a lot of people use it as a gloss coat (covering entire model, to prepare for decals and weathering), with great results. I tried it a couple times and I hated it. I've tried dipping canopies in it, and have had poor results...again, other do it with great results.

I have only two applications for the stuff.

1. "Painting" it on over small clear parts, after I spray a final flat coat (nav lights, landing lights)

2. I use enamel paints and I spray a lacquer gloss for decals/weathering. I will brush on just a little "Future" just where the decal goes and just prior to placing the decal. I use it instead of decal setting solution. Dab it on, place decal, dab away excess with paper towel...allow to sit for a few, then hit the decal with a solvent to snuggle the decal in to details (I use micro-sol). Serves more as an extra bit of adhesive and drastically reduces the risk of the decal "silvering". For this application...I love the stuff!

It can be used to improve the appearance of clear parts. It dries with a high gloss finish.

It can also be used as a barrier coat over paint, on which weathering washes can be applied.

It can be used as a gloss surface on which decals can be applied with less chance of "silvering".

The first noted is pretty universally successful. The second depends a lot on what the base paint is. And what you are weathering with.

I'm inclined to not do the third as it's hard to hide the demarcation between the future and the rest of the model.