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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Hints and Tips/Questions about modeling => Topic started by: Ernie on June 21, 2013, 12:21:08 AM
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Hi fellows,
The question I have is whether I need to cover a section of plastic
(painted in oil paints to simulate wood) with a clear coat,
either gloss or semi-gloss before I cover it with Tamiya masking tape?
Thanks for your advice.
Cheers,
Ernie
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Absolutely, Ernie. Although, when masking a sensitive area, such as decals or oils, I like to first apply a couple coats of clear matte acrylic to reduce adhesion. You can restore the sheen of wood grain later with a coat of gloss or semi-gloss. Hope that helps.
Cheers,
Bud
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I totally agree with what Bud has said, very very important to apply clear coats first.
Des.
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:) Thanks bud & Des...much appreciated!
Ernie
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Good advise here Ernie. On my first wood grain job I partially masked over the oil paint with Tamiya masking tape and when I removed it, you could see exactly where the tape had been.
Cheers,
Chris