I’m sure I used Solvaset on Aqua Gloss,if not definitly Micro Sol with no problems.
I guess everyone has their own unique expierience with products.
Good to know, Tojo. And yes–that is true. What works for one may not work for another. There are too many variables that can affect the outcome.
I have a pretty low cost starter airbrush and compressor kit I got on Amazon for around $70 Canadian. It was a nice buy. The airbrush and compressor work great, no problems at all. It sprays perfect, as far as I know.
Unfortunately the compressor is very basic and small and doesn’t give me the option to change air pressure. I know very little about airbrushes and compressors, but I think I can buy something that I can attach to let me change PSI.
It’s a gravity fed airbrush with a 0.3mm nozzle. The compressor is set at 25-30 PSI which is perfectly fine for what I do!
thanks baxter , you say it so much better than me . it was also the way it went through the sealer coat that worried me .
should have warned you tojo , about the way he waffled on mate sorry .
Steve–I agree. That made me step back as well. An application of Dullcote made the clear crackle. Weird. Maybe it’s the underlying paint causing the issue. Hard to know without testing it.
Yeah–you will want the ability to change air pressure. It is very important. My first compressor was the same way, no control valve. And yes–you can attach a valve. Below is an example of a really basic adjustment valve. I used a similar one. The downside is there is no gauge and a person has to guess what the air pressure is. You can get one with a gauge too. You just need to surf around and see what you can find. Make sure the fittings match before you buy.
Sounds like not allowing it to cure/air out before applying a ton of flat lacquer over it.
I have used Solvaset, Sol and Set, Aqua Gloss, Future, Vallejo acrylics, MM enamels, MM flat acrylic and Testors lacquers in mixed order and have NEVER had any issues at all as long as the paint/clear coats have been given adequate time to cure/air out and lacquers are sprayed in light coats to avoid any possible issues.
Here is a recently sprayed tail using Aqua Gloss and decals applied about 24 hours later using Solvaset to tame those Hasegawa decals. I set the Eagle aside for 4 days and sprayed several light coats of Testors Dullcote thinned a bit with LT.
I think curing time is very important to avoid any unwanted reaction. However if using Future the clear coat needs at least 3 days to cure to avoid reaction with the Solvaset.
PJ–that is a good theory and you are probably right! That would make sence. Who knows what time frame he worked with in order to do his demo.
That tail section looks perfect. There is no hint of grain and the decals are stuck down well. Nice job… [Y]
Hey thanks Baxter! I was really surprised that the decals did not fracture since the date on the sheet is 1985 but they held up fine.
Would that be the Hasegawa 1/48 F-15C Sat Destroyer,yours looks great.I built that kit in 99 still have it on my shelf.
Yep same one. Builds up very good but the forward to rear fuselage fit is tricky. Did you paint the canopy frames red/brown?
Which is why it is vexing to me to get the results I did. I bought the stuff because it was highly recommended. I must be doing something wrong but I don’t know what it is.
One thing that is peculiar with the bottle I have: The warning on the bottle about the State of California declares some ingredients toxic etc. spells California incorrectly; Califrnia. What is up with that?
Well after several more months of experience with the Aqua Gloss and Vallejo acrylic gloss I am seeing improved results. I’m laying it on much heavier than before. going through a lot of gloss on each model. I’ve used 2/3 of a 60ml bottle of vallejo on one 1/35 tank, an at-st, and a 1/72 blackhawk. That isn’t that much plastic. It really does take 3-4 coats to get everything smooth as someone earlier in the thread mentioned.
I think getting closer to the model than you probably would spraying vallejo model color for instance is another good technique. I’m still not sure what is best air pressure for Aqua Gloss and Vallejo Acrylic Gloss as no one has mentioned what they spray at. I’ve tried to keep it below 20psi. Not sure about thinning either. I haven’t tried that. The stuff seems to spray fine out of the airbrush. It just doesn’t give a perfect coat until you’ve got 4 coats.
Anyway, I’m interested to hear any new advice about these products.