I’ve always used clear coating at the end of a build for the decal process and then basically shelf the finished build. So I’m not sure how the clear coat upholds to handling. The question I have is; once I finish painting a particular part of the build and is the way it’ll appear when done, can I go ahead and apply clear coat for the purpose of protecting the paint job? So many times during a build I will have to touch up a paint job because of handling, etc., so I was thinking a clear coat would protect and eliminate the chipping and smearing.
I have clearcoated window and canopy areas to prevent paint bleed under the edge of masking tape. I also find it protects the tape if it is going to be there awhile. Otherwise I find a lot of handling tends to snag edges of tape (sanding, especially).
I try using a white cotton glove for handling. You can find them at photo shops and come 2 to 4 a pack for a couple of bucks. Using these gloves will greatly reduce any handling marks, fingerprints, etc.
I would think that it would start to fill in the detail (if there was any).
Once mine get to partially painted stage I set them on an old, soft towel to keep the scratches minimal.
Yes you can I’ll get all the painting for example I am now working on a Hasawaga MKIB Typhoon i’m doing the upper camo right. When that is done I’ll do the single color underside, when all paint is dry I’ll give the whole model a good coat of high gloss. Then I’ll finish the model it’s already for decals to go on,do the final finish and done. ACESES5 [2cnts]