ctulanko
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I was able to finish the prep on my brass diesel, cleaning it with lacquer thinner, soaking it in a vinegar bath, washing it with a baking soda bath followed by a good rinse and finally priming it with Tamiya Metal primer, which I wasn't aware was actually clear, followed by airbrushing it with Polly-Scale Brunswick Green acrylic paint, with two thin coats of color so as not to take away from the brass detail. The paint turned out to be a flat color and covered well.
I am ready to apply decals, however, I have never applied them to a flat paint surface, as I have always used a glossy finish. I have read of people using Krylon Crystal Clear to prep for decals, however I know that Krylon gloss paints in general are very thick and I want to maintain the detail look of the Diesel engine.
What can I use that is acrylic friendly and is thin enough to seal the paint so that I can apply the MicroScale PRR decals?
How would I paint the handrails yellow? With darker colors, in the past I have had to use a white base prior to painting lighter colors, such as yellow. Is this still the case?
I believe gloss yellow would work better...is this true?
Can I apply the yellow with steady hand and a brush and still get a good finish?
What should I clearcoat the model with once handrails are painted and decals are applied? A flat finish? Satin? What brand of clearcoat is recommended?
Finally, I do plan on weathering it once I am done. What do I use to seal the weathering?
Lots of questions, but then again, I am new to painting model railroad diesels. As an FYI, my new airbrush system worked out great and made a big difference when applying the base coat finish... I am very happy with Iwata and their products. As always, any and all help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Carl
I am ready to apply decals, however, I have never applied them to a flat paint surface, as I have always used a glossy finish. I have read of people using Krylon Crystal Clear to prep for decals, however I know that Krylon gloss paints in general are very thick and I want to maintain the detail look of the Diesel engine.
What can I use that is acrylic friendly and is thin enough to seal the paint so that I can apply the MicroScale PRR decals?
How would I paint the handrails yellow? With darker colors, in the past I have had to use a white base prior to painting lighter colors, such as yellow. Is this still the case?
I believe gloss yellow would work better...is this true?
Can I apply the yellow with steady hand and a brush and still get a good finish?
What should I clearcoat the model with once handrails are painted and decals are applied? A flat finish? Satin? What brand of clearcoat is recommended?
Finally, I do plan on weathering it once I am done. What do I use to seal the weathering?
Lots of questions, but then again, I am new to painting model railroad diesels. As an FYI, my new airbrush system worked out great and made a big difference when applying the base coat finish... I am very happy with Iwata and their products. As always, any and all help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Carl