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questions about washing

Hi all:

I've already painted a copckit for my F-15 (using acrylic paints), and now I want to apply a wash. The questions:

  1. Its necesary to apply a coat of future before applying the wash?
  2. What kind of paint is better (oil, enamel,acrylic)?
  3. What is the thinner needed?

Thanks in advance

Jose Aides

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Familia aides
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yes I seal the paint, but it really depends on what type of thinner you use: if you thin with water or petrol thinners, without a sealer you're going to attack the acrylic paint.

I use oils, I find they are easier to wash up if (when!) I make a mistake

For oils I use lighter fuel. Acrylics=water or petrol based thinners.

Good luck!

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Pierre-Henri Baras

just don't forget to always wash behind the ears! otherwise...what the other modeler said is right :)

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Eyeball2002308

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