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by hoth rebel
Fri Sep 28, 2018 6:57 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Decals
Replies: 9
Views: 31137

Re: Decals

- Apply a gloss coat that is chemically different from your color coat. Future is always a good choice. - Dip your decal in warm water for about 30 seconds. You can mix in some PVA glue (Elmer's) to help the decals stick. Place on a piece of paper towel to drain excess water. Let it sit for about a...
by hoth rebel
Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:24 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Decals
Replies: 9
Views: 31137

Re: Decals

Thank for your help.
by hoth rebel
Fri Sep 28, 2018 6:06 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Decals
Replies: 9
Views: 31137

Decals

Do they go before the gloss coat with micro sol the micro set then gloss coat weather and then dull coat?
Thanks.
by hoth rebel
Sun Aug 27, 2017 12:47 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Beginner Airbrush Setup?
Replies: 15
Views: 26701

Re: Beginner Airbrush Setup?

Thanks.
I will stick with the set up I chose and if I have a hard time with double action I can always but a single action later.
by hoth rebel
Sat Aug 26, 2017 4:34 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Beginner Airbrush Setup?
Replies: 15
Views: 26701

Re: Beginner Airbrush Setup?

I haven't bought a setup yet as now I am wondering if a single action gravity feed would be better for me.
What are the pros and cons of a single action?
Thanks.
by hoth rebel
Thu Aug 24, 2017 3:09 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Beginner Airbrush Setup?
Replies: 15
Views: 26701

Re: Beginner Airbrush Setup?

Thanks.
I think I will try those first.
by hoth rebel
Wed Aug 23, 2017 5:03 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Beginner Airbrush Setup?
Replies: 15
Views: 26701

Re: Beginner Airbrush Setup?

Thanks.
I have seen a brand named Model Air. Anyone know if those a good to go right out of the bottle?
by hoth rebel
Tue Aug 22, 2017 6:25 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Beginner Airbrush Setup?
Replies: 15
Views: 26701

Re: Beginner Airbrush Setup?

Thanks everyone. I am going to get this set up https://www.amazon.com/Master-Performance-Airbrushing-Dual-Action-Airbrush/dp/B0017640RK/ref=sr_1_28?ie=UTF8&qid=1503426871&sr=8-28&keywords=airbrush+compressor+kit Which paint is easiest for a beginner? I have access to most all brand names...
by hoth rebel
Mon Aug 21, 2017 11:12 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Beginner Airbrush Setup?
Replies: 15
Views: 26701

Re: Beginner Airbrush Setup?

Where did you get the c02 cylinder and fittings to use with the airbrush?
by hoth rebel
Sun Aug 20, 2017 5:34 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Beginner Airbrush Setup?
Replies: 15
Views: 26701

Re: Beginner Airbrush Setup?

What about one that comes with a compressor?
Thanks.
by hoth rebel
Sat Aug 19, 2017 5:09 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Beginner Airbrush Setup?
Replies: 15
Views: 26701

Beginner Airbrush Setup?

Which would you recomend and why?
Thanks.
by hoth rebel
Fri Aug 18, 2017 4:46 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Weathering. Washes
Replies: 186
Views: 741450

Re: Basics. Weathering. Washes

I hate to be a bother but can you list links to the flow aid and the water color?
Thanks.
by hoth rebel
Fri Aug 18, 2017 3:57 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Weathering. Washes
Replies: 186
Views: 741450

Re: Basics. Weathering. Washes

Thanks again.
So if I use a spray can of gloss coat I can the use your #3 option listed above.
What would be a good brand of water color to use and how much of each of the 3 ingriedents should I use?
Thanks.
by hoth rebel
Thu Aug 17, 2017 4:43 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Weathering. Washes
Replies: 186
Views: 741450

Re: Basics. Weathering. Washes

I am wanting to black wash Bandai Star Wars models.
A water based acrylic wash wont work directly on that plastic without a gloss coat then?
by hoth rebel
Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:01 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Weathering. Washes
Replies: 186
Views: 741450

Re: Basics. Weathering. Washes

So what is the recipe for a Tamiya Flat Black acrylic wash?
by hoth rebel
Sun Aug 13, 2017 1:21 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Weathering. Washes
Replies: 186
Views: 741450

Re: Basics. Weathering. Washes

I dont have a airbrush for future floor wax.
What spry can is a good one to use?
Thanks
by hoth rebel
Sun Aug 13, 2017 6:16 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Weathering. Washes
Replies: 186
Views: 741450

Re: Basics. Weathering. Washes

So an acrylic wash will mess up the decals?
by hoth rebel
Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:45 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Weathering. Washes
Replies: 186
Views: 741450

Re: Basics. Weathering. Washes

I need a recipe for a simple black wash.
I am doing a Bandai X-Wing. Can I use a acrylic wash directly on that plastic and clean up the wash with just q-tips?
Thanks.
by hoth rebel
Sun Jun 05, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Wash
Replies: 5
Views: 12457

About what size?
I guess soft bristles would be best?
by hoth rebel
Fri Jun 03, 2016 9:06 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Wash
Replies: 5
Views: 12457

thanks
by hoth rebel
Thu Jun 02, 2016 4:46 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Wash
Replies: 5
Views: 12457

Wash

Can I use a games workshop wash directly on my Ban Dai X-wing.
I mean with out a gloss coat applied.
by hoth rebel
Thu Jul 23, 2015 4:29 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: acrylic wash
Replies: 4
Views: 8489

how did it work?
by hoth rebel
Wed Jul 22, 2015 7:46 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: acrylic wash
Replies: 4
Views: 8489

acrylic wash

Anyone use the cheap bottles of craft paint to make a wash?
What did you thin it with?
Thanks.
by hoth rebel
Sun Dec 01, 2013 3:18 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Weathering. Washes
Replies: 186
Views: 741450

So I should proceed in this manner.
After building:
Spray on a Model Masters gloss coat
Then use the Mig wash in the panel lines
Wipe off excess wash with mineral spirits
And then dull coat.
by hoth rebel
Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:35 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Weathering. Washes
Replies: 186
Views: 741450

MIG is oil based?
by hoth rebel
Thu Nov 28, 2013 9:33 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Weathering. Washes
Replies: 186
Views: 741450

Who makes a good pre made oil wash?
by hoth rebel
Sun Nov 24, 2013 2:55 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Basics. Weathering. Washes
Replies: 186
Views: 741450

I am going to do a snap together x-wing.
What is the best way to wash a model like this?
I want to dirty it up a little.
by hoth rebel
Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:40 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Viper Mk II
Replies: 0
Views: 7916

Viper Mk II

What would be a good base color for this ship from the MM rattlecan selections?
by hoth rebel
Tue Dec 28, 2010 4:40 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Cheapest Wash
Replies: 11
Views: 8379

YOULI wrote:Using Oil paint with a White Spirit wash is not the cheapest but clearly the most efficient one IMHO ;)
What brand of oil paint?
What is white spirit?Turpentine?
by hoth rebel
Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:31 am
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Cheapest Wash
Replies: 11
Views: 8379

So the apple barrel paint just needs to be thinned with water and a dop of dish soap right?