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Post by Mence on Jul 25, 2013 13:35:45 GMT -5
Chaps.
Right then.
Big build planned involving Alclad in certain areas. Problem I have is that I will need to handle the model quite a bit through the construction stages after applying the Alclad. It's easily marked / damaged and I obviously need to avoid that.
I see there is an Alclad clear coat, question is how durable is it?
It needs to be tough enough to withstand my grubby digits working on it after application.
Anybody got any experiences?
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Post by TRM on Jul 25, 2013 14:24:08 GMT -5
Hey Mence! Although I have not used their clear coat, I have heard good things about it! Seems it is as tough as other clear coats. I am sure there is a short cure time and then slapping around the model will be allowed!!
I have had good results using Future so far...again, 24 hr curing for the most part...for best results. Just my thoughts!
Good luck!
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Post by `Boots` on Jul 25, 2013 14:41:08 GMT -5
Not used it myself buddy but i`ve heard it`s good and i imagine the `Alclad` name is a pretty substantial with regards to quality and durability  ......i bought a cheap pair of cotton gloves from Asdas Safe and Sound range i wear them at that critical stage!!........only cost about a quid and their nice and soft and ya won`t risk leaving any prints (although it is best to handle as little as poss even with gloves on as ya well know, the warmth of ya hand may still soften the coating!!  ), i picked a pair up from next to the Pharmacy aisle!!............just my tuppence worth Prof  These are the ones............i did have a similar pair but they had a very distinct course weave in them, these are much softer and have no fibres..  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2013 14:56:47 GMT -5
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Post by `Boots` on Jul 25, 2013 15:01:22 GMT -5
Aqua Gloss is another one that is a Mr Christie recommendation as well matey  |
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 25, 2013 19:11:52 GMT -5
What does the Aqua gloss look like fellas? Ive googled it and got lots of different types....most not modeling related. A link or pic would be helpful. Wanna take notes on this type stuff to use on a future Tamiya 1/48 P47-D build |
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 25, 2013 19:13:28 GMT -5
WHEW....thought them were prostate checkin gloves for a second there Boots!   |
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Post by Mence on Jul 26, 2013 0:32:15 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice chaps, lots to keep me going there. Must admit I did ponder Future / Klear as it seems fine on pretty much any paint you care to mention. Boots, the gloves I think are a sensible precaution regardless so I will get some, best send the wife in for them as my local Pharmacy has a pretty dim view of me anyway Cheers chaps! |
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Post by nemesis on Jul 26, 2013 1:16:37 GMT -5
Hi Mence,
i use the Alclad Klear Gloss and Matt on most of my aircraft and it is hard wearing and easy to use. the only issue i have found with it is that it does not seem to allow Solveset to work properly. Instead of being able to "paint" the solvaset on it goes into globules and decals do not slide as well as they do with Klear. However, i do find the finish from the Alclad to be superior to Klear....hope this is of some help.
Regards from the Swamp
Eth
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Post by Mence on Jul 26, 2013 12:03:39 GMT -5
Cheers Eth, as the proposed project is fairly decal intensive, I will be careful!
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Post by Mence on Jul 26, 2013 14:10:42 GMT -5
Cheers for the heads up Boo, I consider myself properly warned...
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Post by BowTied on Sept 20, 2013 11:48:21 GMT -5
Using Alclad myself soon, on a 1/25th scale Tamiya Tiger that'll be sporting a DAK look. I'm planning on priming it, then the Alclad, then hitting it with a coat of DullCote prior to proceeding further.
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......i bought a cheap pair of cotton gloves from Asdas Safe and Sound range i wear them at that critical stage!!........only cost about a quid and their nice and soft and ya won`t risk leaving any prints (although it is best to handle as little as poss even with gloves on as ya well know, the warmth of ya hand may still soften the coating!! 
), i picked a pair up from next to the Pharmacy aisle!!............just my tuppence worth Prof 
