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Post by Ianshaw on Jan 10, 2009 22:39:49 GMT
Finished at last the ACE limited injection run of the AF-2W Guardian  Note the high gloss on the real thing, I'm finding it difficult to recreate that high gloss with Klear any body got any better ideas or products to use?  I wouldn't recomend the kit, the oly good bits being the photo etched parts I used for the first time.  Although not strictly "Recce" it did look for things! Ian S. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2009 22:55:17 GMT
Stunning job Ian, have you tried a test shot with Humbrol Gloss Varnish? ... or do you want to stick with Acrylic, in which case, try Vallejo Gloss Varnish.
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Post by Ted Taylor on Jan 11, 2009 9:28:47 GMT
Finished at last the ACE limited injection run of the AF-2W Guardian Note the high gloss on the real thing, I'm finding it difficult to recreate that high gloss with Klear any body got any better ideas or products to use? Although not strictly "Recce" it did look for things! Ian S. Hi Ian, the reason you are having a job trying to get a gloss finish with Klear is that it is not a gloss varnish, it is an acrylic varnish for Vynil floor coverings and if it were glossy I feel Johnsons would be sued for someone slipping over on it in the kitchen etc. etc. If you want a gloss finish then use gloss paint, blue is one of the easiest colours to get a gloss finish, if you can't do that then use a good gloss varnish, Humbrol do a couple. looks like you made a good job of the model anyhow. Ted |
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Post by popeye on Jan 11, 2009 13:13:06 GMT
Congrats Ian ! If you can get such an outstanding result from this kit you will have no problems with Mach2 subjects if you want ! Re glossy finish see: www.swannysmodels.com/TheCompleteFuture.htmlgo to the end of the article to "Future and Simple Green" or try to buff the Future finish coat with a soft cloth or better yet with a small motor tool and a polishing wheel (cloth discs) available from Dremel of Motorcraft accessories. Good luck, Rolf |
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