Okay, YEARS ago, and I think it might have had to do with weathering more then just painting a model. I remember reading an article that gave the “proper” order for laying down the different types of paint. But for the life of me, I can not now remember what that order was, can anyone help?
IF one DOES have to “mix” different types paints on a model, say because a particular color that they want is for whatever reason NOT available in their preferred type of paint would it be safe to presume that IF I am correct in that the article I have a vague recollection of was about weathering would the same order of application apply to general painting? Also how would one handle the areas where two or more different types of paint meet?
I’m thinking, because “Future” floor wax, which IF I am not mistaken, is an acrylic, is applied last to seal both the paint and decals and/or is applied to a model prior to a model as a means of providing a uniform surface to apply the decals to and then depending on the subject of the model i.e. military craft vs. civilian craft a matte finish or gloss finish can be applied over the decals to not only seal them, but to provide the appropriate finish, again either a matte or a gloss finish, correct?
I mix paint types usage all the time. IF I am going to apply an acrylic over an enamel, or vice versa, I like to give the applied color at least an overnite period to dry before I apply the other type of paint over it. Occasionally with some paints, even longer is required. When I do a Future gloss coat prior to decals and washes, I have applied it sooner over a strictly acrylic base coat, but never over enamels without that overnight drying time. Then I will decal, maybe or maybe not seal with more Future, then apply any washes. I save any dry brushing and weathering such as pigments or pastels until after a final flat coat, as all those work better on a flat as opposed to glossy surface. My current flat coat of choice is Humbrol enamel, so again there is usually another overnight drying time period between the last Future coat and any Humbrol Satin or Matt top coat.
Stikpusher,
Thank you, for the information. What I do recall is that because acrylic is generally waterbased, that it was recommended as being the last. Again, though that is if I am remembering correctly.
Fist or last really has not mattered in my experience, the main thing is to allow for drying and cure times between dissimilar layers. If you rush it, things will go wrong.