Paint order

Anonymous · December 31, 2003, 9:13am

Hi there, just wanna confirm the order that would be best for painting.

paint primer
paint top coat
add decals
add future
add weathering/panelling effects
add future

??? did i miss anything??? would you suggest that order?

Anonymous · December 31, 2003, 9:48am

Are you doing a military model if so dont for get the flat clear coat.

Anonymous · December 31, 2003, 9:49am

I’m doing a B17G 1:48. So no future coating is what you’re saying.

Anonymous · December 31, 2003, 9:57am

You can do one coat of future (step 4) then finish with flat.[:D]

Goodl Luck

Anonymous · December 31, 2003, 9:59am

Decals are the most trouble-free when they’re applied to a smooth, glossy surface (switch #3&4). If you plan on using pastel chalks for weathering, apply them to a flat finish. Seal the pastels with a flat finish, to protect them. I would suggest :
Primer
Top coat
Future
Decals
Future
Panel “wash”
Flat coat
Pastel weathering
Flat coat
Put on shelf & admire.

Anonymous · December 31, 2003, 10:09am

Thanks!!!

Anonymous · December 31, 2003, 10:12am

Pix why do you put two coats of future just a??

Anonymous · December 31, 2003, 11:31am

modelkid - the Future over the decals protects them from the wash (to give you panel lines over decals), and the flatcoat (if using lacquer/enamel base).