I just got back from the P.X. with a big bottle of future. Now how do, I put it on. With my airbrush. And if so what do I use to clean it.
Water.
Just spray it through with the old H20 nice and thoroughly afterwards.
It’s really not water soluble. I use Windex, but any product with ammonia in the solution will work.
Regards, Rick
Ok, thanks. Now I have one more. I can not use enamels after I use future right. I’ve got to use acrylic.
You can spray enamels over Future as long as it has cured. Wait at least 24 hours.
Regards, Rick
Ok, cool. Thanks
I too am puzzled by how to use Future. Apparently it is the thing to use for a good finish. Every time I look at instructions on the forums I just get more confused and hesitant to try it. Can anybody break it down “Barney Style” for me and the good Staff Sgt? Thank You. [:)]
Now this is looking good for the Corps,[:I]
I’m no expert but I’ve used it on two models now. I just airbrush it straight onto the model. There’s no need to thin or mix it; it goes on fine just by itself. Just be careful not to layer it on too thick. After it dries a few hours, I check for runs or drips. You can usually just smooth those out with your finger and a little water . After the Future has dried for a full 24 hours, you can apply decals with whatever set and solvent you normally use. Once the decals have dried for 24 hours, you can apply a new coat of Future to seal them. Then weather and wash as normal.
I’m sure there’s a more sophisticated explanation, but that’s how I’ve used it.
Wierd - Johnsons’ Klear washes up fine with water here in the Uk, must be different stuff.
I’ve only used my Klear on a brush so far, mainly cos I have nowhere to spray, but I’ve rinsed brushes out with water and suffered from no stiff brushes. I’ll definitely be using Windolene when I airbrush though. These things are WAY too expensive to ruin for the want of a feww pennies worth of Windolene (Windex).
I’ll use the windex first then water. But I’m not going to use my $$$ airbrush. Im going to use my Wal-Mart special.
See The Complete Future in the tecniques area or on Swanny’s Web Site for just about everything you ever wanted to know about Future.
Hay, that F4U looks good man.
That’s a good point. I’ll use my old Badger 200 series for future, in the future (sorry for the pun!) [;)]
Neither Future or Windex will hurt your airbrush. Thin 3 parts Future with 1 part isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and airbrush. Clean up with Windex. Don’t worry, be happy.
For those using water, better read the label on the Future bottle. Ammonia is the solvent for Future. Windex, the Blue solution not the clear, has about the correct amount of Ammonia to clean up the AB, but any Ammonia solution should work. Personally, I have never found the need to thin Future before spraying, but I have tried Swanny’s method using de-natured alcohol & it works fine. Probably depends a lot on the AB & compressor settings you work with.
Regards, Rick
So basically I apply Future once painting is done but before decals are applied. Once they are applied I put another coat to seal it all?
Also, any tips for applying Future with a brush? I don’t have an AB, but if my first model building experience is a pleasant and successful one, I might invest in one.
That is correct. Usually you want to put a (semi) flat coat to seal it, as a lot of aircraft aren’t shiny. If you use a wash, pu it on before the flat coat.
Use a large, soft and flat brush for best results when brush painting.
Thanks! I think I’m beginning to understand now.
Also, a wash is used to simulate weathering, no?