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lesofprimus
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Well, it kinda is inside Cory, an enclosed garage with carpet and couch and all sorts of things... It aint that cold, just chilly....
Done : JV44 Fw190D-9 "Red1" of Heinz Sachsenberg Gruppe Build....
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Catch22
Major
Ah, I see.
Matt308
Glock Perfection
DAN COVER THAT BIRD UP!!! Future is a dust magnet. I have just been an old stainless steel mixing bowl from my garage that doubles as a BBQ woodchip soaker.
Speaking of which, hows that BBQ holdin' up for ya?
Speaking of which, hows that BBQ holdin' up for ya?
Heinz
Captain
Wow fantastic work mate. Its really come to life! 
Screaming Eagle
Senior Master Sergeant
Agree with Alex, shes nice!
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lesofprimus
Brigadier General
Thanks guys...
MAtt, the BBQ has been workin overtime, runnin like a champ... Got it seasoned just right now....
And yea, I found out that Future attracts dust alright, thanks for the warning after the fact..... Grrrrr....
MAtt, the BBQ has been workin overtime, runnin like a champ... Got it seasoned just right now....
And yea, I found out that Future attracts dust alright, thanks for the warning after the fact..... Grrrrr....
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lesofprimus
Brigadier General
Question on the Future application....
When sparying the sides of the fuselage, should I spray it laying on it side so the future doesnt run down the sides??? Do one side first, let it dry then do the other???
Does it matter??? Ive been puttin it on thick to cover some innacuracies in my painting...
When sparying the sides of the fuselage, should I spray it laying on it side so the future doesnt run down the sides??? Do one side first, let it dry then do the other???
Does it matter??? Ive been puttin it on thick to cover some innacuracies in my painting...
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
Dan, I normally spray 'vertical' areas diagonally, then a quick zip vertically. Try not to lay it on thick - it's better to have a number of thin coats, which will be even and smooth, than one thick one, which could show runs etc.
If you do one single coat on, say the wings, by the time you've done the tops, then done the bottoms, you can probably give a second coat to the tops. That's what I meant about drying time- if spraying in single, thinner coats, you should be able to apply a second coat within ten to fifteen minutes of the first, probably less.
If you do one single coat on, say the wings, by the time you've done the tops, then done the bottoms, you can probably give a second coat to the tops. That's what I meant about drying time- if spraying in single, thinner coats, you should be able to apply a second coat within ten to fifteen minutes of the first, probably less.
Matt308
Glock Perfection
Patience. Use The Force. Patience.
Spray it on like any other paint. Thin coats. And I have to contradict, Airframes. [uuuuhhhh , WTF? Now this should be rich!] Don't put a second coat on while you are airbrushing your first coat. Give it a first light coat (gun six inches away) and cover to prevent dust. Give it another coat the next day, if necessary. You'll be surprised that Future levels REALLY well.
[Okay. I've done it now. I'll never be a Jedi again.]
Spray it on like any other paint. Thin coats. And I have to contradict, Airframes. [uuuuhhhh , WTF? Now this should be rich!] Don't put a second coat on while you are airbrushing your first coat. Give it a first light coat (gun six inches away) and cover to prevent dust. Give it another coat the next day, if necessary. You'll be surprised that Future levels REALLY well.
[Okay. I've done it now. I'll never be a Jedi again.]
Lucky13
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May the stick giving and verbal abuse commence...! 
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lesofprimus
Brigadier General
Thanks for the help guys.... Will probably get some coats goin tonight...
be real careful with the Gloss Dan...I don't use future, myself but thick coats can ruin a great effort if you go too far....now is not the time to F*ck it up mate.
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lesofprimus
Brigadier General
OK Wayne, I thought u did use it.... U use something different then???
I use Gunze Sangyo acrylic Gloss and Flat Clear....
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
I retract, to the surprise of Matt! He's right, it IS better to leave it at least a few hours before re-coating.
The only reason I use Klear (sorry, Future) as a gloss coat, is because some of the other clear coats are not readily available locally, and Klear not only is, but is b****y cheap compared to 'modelling' products - about £2.80 for a VERY large bottle, as opposed to the same, for a very SMALL bottle! Also, it's versatile, and darn good!
The only reason I use Klear (sorry, Future) as a gloss coat, is because some of the other clear coats are not readily available locally, and Klear not only is, but is b****y cheap compared to 'modelling' products - about £2.80 for a VERY large bottle, as opposed to the same, for a very SMALL bottle! Also, it's versatile, and darn good!
Lucky13
Forum Mascot
Hear! Hear!
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lesofprimus
Brigadier General
OMFG, my blood pressure was peakin there for about 15 minutes or so....
I dropped one of the manifold exhausts on the carpet, and it didnt end up where it was supposed to land... My God I was gettin pissed off... I then started lookin where it would never have landed and there it was, 3 feet away from the obvious landing spot...
Whew....
Ive been hittin the Future this afternoon, and Ive noticed that certain areas are comin up nice and shiney, while a few areas are not, but look kind of grainy... Im pretty sure that was from not cleaning my airbrush tip while sprayin surface areas....
Im not sure what to do about it other than layin it on heavier in those areas to make the surface match the glossy areas....
Any ideas??? A couple of the areas will be where decals go on, and this will obviously make the decals silver up.... Maybe dip the decals in Future right when I lay them down???
I dropped one of the manifold exhausts on the carpet, and it didnt end up where it was supposed to land... My God I was gettin pissed off... I then started lookin where it would never have landed and there it was, 3 feet away from the obvious landing spot...
Whew....
Ive been hittin the Future this afternoon, and Ive noticed that certain areas are comin up nice and shiney, while a few areas are not, but look kind of grainy... Im pretty sure that was from not cleaning my airbrush tip while sprayin surface areas....
Im not sure what to do about it other than layin it on heavier in those areas to make the surface match the glossy areas....
Any ideas??? A couple of the areas will be where decals go on, and this will obviously make the decals silver up.... Maybe dip the decals in Future right when I lay them down???
Airframes
Benevolens Magister
I agree with Wojtek on all counts Dan. Let the Future coat dry, then hit the required area again, as if applying paint, ensuring you just 'feather' the edges of the area. You'll find it will self-level when it dries, and when the decals go on, with the aid of Micro Sol and Set, or even just the Sol, they'll snuggle down flatter than American beer (only kidding about the beer...well, ish!).
But don't be tempted to try to put the coat on thick in one go, just imagine it's a new start, with paint. If it's easier, do the whole area again, and turn the job so that the lighting shows where it's going, in order to avoid too much build-up. It should work out nicely.
But don't be tempted to try to put the coat on thick in one go, just imagine it's a new start, with paint. If it's easier, do the whole area again, and turn the job so that the lighting shows where it's going, in order to avoid too much build-up. It should work out nicely.
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lesofprimus
Brigadier General
OK, thanks guys....
