I noticed that MG Hyaku Shiki has a dry transfer decal for the shiny gold parts. Is there a way to top coating it without ruining that shiny gold. I have a feeling that flat coat won’t help.
And give us the end result. I own the same kit, unsealed to this point. Just did some coats on the transfers themselves. But would do the whole kit with Furute if it’s going to work. Old runners are long gone so I can’t “practice” beforehand.
You could try using the decal softener, atleast you could still make adjustments while working without damaging the glossy finish..
Apply small amount of softener on every decals and let it sit for 1-2 mins JUST FOR 1-2 MINUTE then dry it up with cotton buds. make sure no softener is left to the decals & any glossy parts of the kit.
I’ve had zero problems with Future through my airbrush, other than putting too much Future onto the kit and having to wait forever for it to dry. If you put too much on it can dissolve some of the underlying acrylic paint, or cause a bump.
So what I try to do is a very light coat first, and then go back an make sure my light is such that I can…[Read more]
So airbrushing Future on my Hyaku-Shiki is a no go then. That’s what I wanted to know. Thanks. Since I found a good enough substitute (Future clone from the same company with more or less the same effect but a different name) for applying any kind of varnish or a top coat I use that stuff all of the time. No need to thin it is a bonus which makes…[Read more]
Since the topic is modelling supplies , how many of you all use future floor polish (or equavalent ) as a clear coat and/or to stick those tiny delicate stuff ?
I use it quite often. Found that it’s cheap, easy to use, easy to clean and gives excelent results. Of course there’s no Future (pun not intended but may well apply) here where I live but wherever there’s no such called chemical, there’s it’s clon or it’s substitute. Johnson & Johnson company makes those but you’d need to test those floor waxes…[Read more]
instead of blasting it through an airbrush (learn`t the hard way ) i end up using a paint brush , and paint the Future onto the model as a clear coat ..
r finishfloe in canada, it’s good old F3 (Future floor finish) was rebranded under the Pledge line. but oh yeah, I worship the stuff, and yes i always run it thru my AB, fact I have one brush that is dedicated to future. It’s a excellent product. BUT, I have found the new rebrand doesn’t take the same abuse as it used too. used it on a TF and in…[Read more]
My favorite tools: Satellite sanding tool, Tamiya 600 grit sand paper cut into strips, Wave sanding sticks, sanding sponges, Tamiya files, Tamiya angled tweezers, Tamiya sharp point nippers and the Ultimate Nipper 5.0 (awesome nippers!), hobby knives by Tamiya and an OLFA art knife. I have a tool addiction… but I’m ok with it!
The rule of thumb says that when the nippers aren’t cutting but rather crushing or pinching plastic, it’s time to replace. But if ever you’re not satisfied with their performance, replace ’em. But if you’re cleaning nubs with hobby knives, you don’t necessarily need the cleanest cut from your nippers, just cut far enough away from your parts so…[Read more]
I wouldn’t say it’s hard, but it does take some practice. You’ve got to get a feel for. Take multiple light passes with the knife, don’t try to cut it all in one pass… also cut from from both directions.
Hey there guys! I’m digging the purpose behind this group, and I was wondering if anyone has used a liquid mask before? How well does it work, and does the mask come off clean by itself or does it leave some residue? Mr Masking Sol Neo is what I’m interested in (since I heard the regular Mr Masking Sol can make off paint), but if someone can…[Read more]
Only used it once or twice – like I built a 1:144 Wing Zero Custom and used liquid mask to mask off the little green cameras on the forearms after painting them. I found it tough to peel up the masking fluid once the painting was done – though that could have been a result of my inexperience with the product. I think the paint came up with the…[Read more]