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gloss coat for decals: whole model, or just small areas?

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  • Member since
    November 2005
gloss coat for decals: whole model, or just small areas?
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 11:32 AM
In the past, I've always airbrushed my whole model with a few gloss coats for decals. However, I've lately been wondering if I can just apply the gloss on the areas that are to be decaled to save time and Future (even though it's still dirt cheapTongue [:P]). Will this work, or do you think it might produce a "patchy" effect? thx
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 12:12 PM
I prefer to Future the entire model prior to decaling. That avoids any possibility of a patchy look & provides the base for wash coats if you choose to weather the model.

Regards, Rick
RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Keizer, Oregon
Posted by Model Grandpa on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 12:22 PM
I agree with Rick. I like to clear coat the entire model before applying decal and also to protect the paint when applying an oil sludge wash.

Here is a picture of my Willys Jeep in process. Clear coat, future in this case, oil wash applied and some decals applied, look closely at the dash board.


Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark
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