Guys,
I just noticed a warning on the can not spray on decals and stickers.
How might I protect the draught mark decals on my IJN Kinu ?, perhaps over coat with future then flat coat ?.
Also this stuff really fades the paint, I just experimented with spraying the hull red colour on a scrap peice of plastic with it and am a bit worried by the fading.
Would it be better to mist the flat coat on slowly ?
Any suggestions on this ?
Thanks.
Ive been using it…no problems so far…actually great results…
carlos
The TS spray lacquers are quite hot. Always start with light mist coats (allowing to dry between coats) to build a “barrier” over the underlying paint and decals before applying heavier coats.
DO NOT apply a wet coat directly over unprotected decals or paint, or you will have a very bad day.
For a small area such as that which you describe, you may wish to see if you can find a bottle of Gunze clear flat acrylic (H-20) which will be far less aggressive. It’s readily available here in Australia. Otherwise, you can use Tamiya X-22 Clear Gloss mixed with X-21 Flat base to make a suitable acrylic flat coat.
Phil,
Is there another flat clear I can use with a bit more in it, those bottles of Ginze flat are pretty small.
Hi Bill,
I’m sure there must be some alternative, but I can’t suggest one, as the Gunze clear flat is all I’ve used for the last five years or so. The bottles are small, but they go a long way, particularly when airbrushed. [:)]
Ive used the TS80 with no issues… that said, I always do a complete coat of Future when finished decals and prior to Flat Coat
X-22 also aggressive on decals too so dont think its save because its water base. in this aspect, just spray very thin coat at a time. a layer of future will do the work—as long as you dont mind about another thicker coat, to me, there really isnt a need of one coat of future if the coats are thin enough.