Recent content by plastickjunkie

Let the paint cure and gas out before sealing it.

I generally do the same but I find that using artists oils for streaking works best over a flat coat allowing superior blending and feathering.

Yes at least 50/50. I use Tamiya thinner.

I believe so. It's an old 1/48 Nichimo kit with many scratch built details.

Hobby Lobby is my go to place for these things. I used raw umber but burnt umber will also work.

Tamiya deck tan is good. Let it cure a couple of days then give it an artist oil burnt umber wash to darken and pop the grain and recessed details

Welcome bored.

Only 42 years? lol that’s a lifetime for some of the younger members. I personally have been enjoying this hobby for the last 54 years so a lot of things have changed and improved since then. Good looking Stearman.

The wife used Apple TV.

Just finished watching the mini series. It was very well done and had outstanding special effects. Makes one appreciate even more what those brave men went thru watching the carnage and death aboard the Fortresses often not detailed in documentaries. Watch this and get a first hand account how...

So you are saying that the panel liner will eat thru the Gauzy? They claim oils and solvents can be used over it for weathering. https://ak-masters.com/app/pdf/AK%20894%20INTERMEDIATE%20GAUZY.pdf The panel liner is probably lacquer based and lacquer will eat thru anything.

“if you are using acrylic paint, you can put the Tamiya liner right on the paint with no varnish if you let it cure properly.” Yes but works better over gloss paints cause the liner/wash will flow easier creating sharp details. Over flat paint the wash tends to be wicked like a sponge and...

Another vote for Flory washes.

The CURED acrylic clear coat acts as a barrier when using enamel thinner and can be safely used to clean up the panel liner. Lacquer thinner will definitely lift and strip the finish. A great product to consider is Flory Washes. They are clay/water based and are easily cleaned up with a water...