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Thanks Patrick/Ole,
Ole I think it depends on the gloss finish you use. For my 1/48 and 1/72 models I usually hand brush Vallejo Acrylic Gloss Varnish (Permanent 26.517) and don't have any problems with the Flory wash. For the F-14B I find it difficult to airbrush the above varnish even diluted with water so I airbrushed neat Klear. The wash just would not stick to it, so I spayed the F-14B with a coat of Humbrol Matt Acrylic Varnish aerosol - problem solved. I apply the wash with the brush mentioned using a light scrubbing action (hog hair brushed have a stiff bristle as you probably know). I left the wash on overnight so it had about 12 hrs. drying time ( although you can get away with 4 Hrs. I find.) I then visually divide the aircraft surfaces into discrete areas such as a wing, and with a small pot of tap water I wet the same brush and gently scrub the wash in that area until the wash is wet again. When the area is fully wetted, I used a piece of kitchen tissue about 5cm square and wipe off the excess in the direction of airflow. Keeping the same tissue I then go around the area wiping more gently until I achieve the desired effect. Keeping the dirty tissue has the advantage that you have a source of damp wash to redistribute as necessary. I then very gently wipe the centre of any panel areas to achieve the same effect as pre-shading. Obviously I use a clean piece of tissue for each area. Hope this helps, and I haven't taught you how to suck eggs. Cheers Derek
Ole I think it depends on the gloss finish you use. For my 1/48 and 1/72 models I usually hand brush Vallejo Acrylic Gloss Varnish (Permanent 26.517) and don't have any problems with the Flory wash. For the F-14B I find it difficult to airbrush the above varnish even diluted with water so I airbrushed neat Klear. The wash just would not stick to it, so I spayed the F-14B with a coat of Humbrol Matt Acrylic Varnish aerosol - problem solved. I apply the wash with the brush mentioned using a light scrubbing action (hog hair brushed have a stiff bristle as you probably know). I left the wash on overnight so it had about 12 hrs. drying time ( although you can get away with 4 Hrs. I find.) I then visually divide the aircraft surfaces into discrete areas such as a wing, and with a small pot of tap water I wet the same brush and gently scrub the wash in that area until the wash is wet again. When the area is fully wetted, I used a piece of kitchen tissue about 5cm square and wipe off the excess in the direction of airflow. Keeping the same tissue I then go around the area wiping more gently until I achieve the desired effect. Keeping the dirty tissue has the advantage that you have a source of damp wash to redistribute as necessary. I then very gently wipe the centre of any panel areas to achieve the same effect as pre-shading. Obviously I use a clean piece of tissue for each area. Hope this helps, and I haven't taught you how to suck eggs. Cheers Derek
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