Hi folks!

Just about at the point of shooting a coat of Future before adding the decals and suddenly I am plagued with questions. The candidate is a 1/48 aircraft.

Any suggestions on how to proceed? Do I shoot the bottom half, wait, then top half? Rear and then front?

What kind of drying time can I expect from the Future?

How should I position the model for drying? Nose-high? Level?

:confused:

Suggestions greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Craig

Shoot it all at once, full strength. Before you do find a way to cover the model to protect it from dust. while it dries. Have some window cleaner (ammonia) around in case you don't like the first coat.
It will take a few hours to dry but keep it covered all night.
set it what ever way you can keep it covered.

Do you have a old kit to shoot as practice for the first shot?

Future shoots easy but you might wanna practice a little.

But it does come right off while still wet
Steve

Copy all, thanks Steve.

We'll see how this goes!

Cheers,
Craig

don't be afraid of the future....

It's the most user friendly way to get a durable, non reactive gloss cote on a model...

Everything you wanted to know about Future...

http://www.swannysmodels.com/TheCompleteFuture.html

Craig: How did the future turn out?

Steve

I am close to starting the Future (haha)... Have some finishing details to sort out first, and a lovely wife who is a bit under the weather.

I guess I'm the "look before you leap" type who asks for help a little while before he ACTUALLY needs it.

Should be clear-coating in the next 48 hours, though... I'll be sure to post an update.

Thx Steve, :thumbsup:
Craig

If you get a run you can blot it with a paper towel and not hurt it. You will probably need to "wick" away some excess in places.

I love the stuff....have fun!

Steve

Awesome! Didn't know you could do that.

Moo-chos grassy-ass.

C

Hey Steve,

Just a quick update: Shot the Future yesterday with GREAT success!

True, I did have to wick away some of the excess, but overall I am very pleased with the outcome.

Decals began last night. Decals continue today.

Whew... Wish me luck, this is exhausting! lol :thumbsup:

C

Great ! Glad it went well. What exactly are you working on?

Decals are the fun part....

Steve

Hey Steve,

Finished 3/4 of the decals last night, today I'll complete them.

Q: the Future is too darn glossy for my finished project, so I have Model Master Flat Clear Acryl. Should I shoot Future to seal the decals and then shoot the flat, or just cover the decals with flat?

Here's what I'm working on:
http://picasaweb.google.com/craviation/F18Model#

Cheers!
Craig

Great looking Hornet Craig! :thumbsup:

Does anyone know if "Mop & Glo" will work as well as Future?

Todd

just shoot the flat, but let the future cure a while longer. test the flat on something that has the same coats of paint/future/decals as the Hornet.

I was doing an F-106 this fall the the clear coat lifted the paint.

Looks like you're doing a great job..looks great!

I never heard of anybody using mop and glo, you could test it, is it an acrylic like future?

Steve

Glad you guys like - it's been a labour of love (I have to call it that to keep from looking obsessive. haha)

As for the Mop & Glo, I'm pretty sure it is a cleaner, not a shiner.

You'll want to do some Googling, for sure. I remember my Grandmother using it on her wood floors and they never looked shiny afterwards. But I bet you'll have a nice, fresh-smelling model! ;)

Cheers,
Craig

You can use future as a dip too, for smaller parts Pour some on a cup ir bowl, put the piece down in it when covered, set the pice on a paper towel to wick away excess, and cover the part with a bowl to keep dust off while drying.

Craig, I'm still looking over your build, wow! have you got a shot of the panel lit up yet?

Steve

I am saving the shot of the lit panel until the build is complete... I'm the kind of guy that reads the last page of a book first (you know, just in case) so I am tormenting my doppelgangers. ;)

C

I like to build thing with wings once in a while too...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v351/stev123/DSCF0315.jpg

Steve

I always brush Future on top of the newly-applied decal to use as a decal set. The Future kinda melts the decal between layers of acrylic.