Preparing photo etch

[Glorfindel]

Hey guys I'm in the middle of getting supplies together for a build up of Tamiya's 1/48 scale Pacific Theater Brewster Buffalo. I just landed myself some Eduard Zoom Color Photo Etch for the cockpit and was wondering if it would be a smart idea to shoot a few thin coats of Future over the fret to protect the paint on it before I even start building. Anybody ever do this before because I could swear I read, or heard on YouTube, of someone doing it.
Thanks, Anth.

 

[Chris S]

It wouldnt do any harm ,it would protect it from the weathering washes too ...if you plan to do that

Chris.

 

[Glorfindel]

Chris my man! Hoping for an answer and I got it. As a matter of fact I read your response and just at this very moment finished cleaning up after AB a few coats of Future over the photo etch. I know you can do this with decals too to help thicken or strengthen (a better word) them up to help prevent them from breaking/tearing. But seeing as the kit hasn't arrived yet I can't touch the decals. Can't wait to start.

 

[Chris S]

I'll be looking out for that Buffalo ,I like them

Chris.