Inevitably, your models will become covered in dust. While that
might provide a scale “after a sand-strom” appearance, it might
not be a favorable look for all your models. So, what products are
safe to use and what is not? Certainly some cleaning chemicals
have the potential to strip the clear-coat right off. Compressed air
is probably a great method, but what if you have to do a little scrubbing?
That’s an easy one - I just toss about a pound of used golf balls in the dryer for the agitative effect, add the models, toss in a fabric sheet to get rid of that nasty static cling, and it 20 minutes they’re done!
note to self - do NOT post when you’re having a bad day at work
I’ve used my airbrush and sprayed on straight water , let it soak a minut , and then blow that mess off with more straight water . any stuborn spots i use a cotton tiped swab with a light pressure and some deluted ligiud cleaner ( Simplle Green ).When you are done with the water rinse you can blow off the excess water with your air brush , air only .
Shell
I used a cheap, dry testors paint brush to dust. If you dust regularly (once a month), you should have no problem just brushing the dust away.
I swiftly and delibrately draw the brush back and forth like an archeologist, all the while gently blowing with my mouth upon the area that I am brushing. I start at the high points and work my way down. When I’m done, I move the model so the dust I’ve made airborne cannot settle right back from where I just cleaned it.
[#ditto]
Andy
Before mine are completed, I make sure I have somewhere to display them so dust does not become an issue. An ounce of prevention is my approach.