Protecting a NMF finish.

I am currently doing my first NMF with Alclad on my F-86. Wear gloves. NMf's get fingerprints on them VERY easily. I sealed my with Future, I find it most convienient...If you need a dull coat finish, try airbrushing Testors Dullcoat. Use Future or a glossy finish before you put on decals.

Hello Ben,

Thanks for the tips, Remember to post pics of that F-86 when your finished.

 

Cheers

Thom

Sure thing! The fuselage is together, now it's just the wings, and the minor assemblies such as landing gear and that stuff. What aircraft are you doing your nmf on?

Whenever you apply a clear over a NMF it wil change the sheen and possibly the tone slightly. Try wrapping sections of the model you have applied (and dried) with a piece of tissue then tape it in place by wrapping around it. Or use Para-Film as a protective cover. Either allows you to handle the model without the risk of scratches or fingerprint. Or if your NMF can tolerate it, cover painted areas with masking tape and paper. Use the paper to cover the larger areas using the tape to hold the edges down snug..

 

Gerald:

Thanks for the tips as well, tyring out the Talon Aluminum on this project.

Ben:

I am doing the Soviet version of a DFS-346 by Huma Models

Cheers,

Thom