Some weathered models

[Frank1958]

Very nice, certainly brings them to life.
Frank

 

[paulc]

Thanks Paul.

The Ronseal I used was polyurethane based I believe. I think it may have been a little on the dense side so other options are always useful to explore. I can see it being excellent for etched carriages and locos. My issue with the denseness suggests that spray application would probably be a better way forward than applying via brush.

Davy.

Definitely spray for models , i only brush it on timber .

 

[Scubaidh Dubh]

Davy, this is now my go-to for finishes.

VMS - Vantage Modelling Solutions | VMS Varnish HD

Line comprises three easy to spray (no thinning required) types: deep matt, silky satin and classic gloss. VMS modelling Varnishes are 100% translucent - no white traces!

www.vms-supplies.com

It is also what we are recommending from Scottish Wagon Works as it works great with our transfers.

John

Thanks John.

Ordered some gloss and matt.

Some testing will be conducted on arrival.

 

[John Duffy]

Watch their video. We put a link on our instructions-

It is important to keep it wet when applying. I’ve found it to be great.

John

 

[adrian]

One of the things I'm currently looking at is the gloss base finish. It's near impossible to really portray a loco well without some kind of representation of it -even under heavy weathering it's rarely completely hidden. For years I have used Klear/Future to provide that basic effect but I feel it has its limitations in terms of durability with some of the techniques I'm using.
I tried Ronseal at one point but that led to problems with the black V2 that took a great deal of work to get under control - I think that's a better starting point for a kit built and painted loco rather than an RTR model.
The search is on for something else that provides a suitable but perhaps more durable effect.

Quite expensive at the moment and only appears to be available in the US and Canada at the moment but this looks to be an interesting development if other companies bring similar products to market. A UV curable varnish in gloss, satin or matt - cures in minutes under UV source.

 

[Scubaidh Dubh]

Davy, this is now my go-to for finishes.

VMS - Vantage Modelling Solutions | VMS Varnish HD

Line comprises three easy to spray (no thinning required) types: deep matt, silky satin and classic gloss. VMS modelling Varnishes are 100% translucent - no white traces!

www.vms-supplies.com

It is also what we are recommending from Scottish Wagon Works as it works great with our transfers.

John

Thanks John.
I just ordered the gloss and matt so I shall see how I get on with them.

Davy.

 

[paulc]

Quite expensive at the moment and only appears to be available in the US and Canada at the moment but this looks to be an interesting development if other companies bring similar products to market. A UV curable varnish in gloss, satin or matt - cures in minutes under UV source.

Hi Adrian , my thought when i watched the video was that its very thick and would need thinning for model use so what would you use to thin it . Given that it dries using UV I'm not sure what thinner if any would work .
Lot's of questions with no answers I'm afraid .

 

[Scubaidh Dubh]

While it's good quality stuff, I'll be honest and admit I'm struggling to use it neat as recommended. The gloss seems to go on way too heavy so until I figure out where I'm going wrong with it, I'm applying it by brush, notably thinned down as well to avoid brush marks. I think I probably need another compressor that I can control the pressure more easily with and a wider needle and nozzle specifically for the job.
The demos on YouTube show it to be decent enough, but it's obviously something I need to master.
Still, given I'm redundant from tomorrow and taking a month off before I look for anything else, I'll have time to investigate!

Davy.

 

[paulc]

While it's good quality stuff, I'll be honest and admit I'm struggling to use it neat as recommended. The gloss seems to go on way too heavy so until I figure out where I'm going wrong with it, I'm applying it by brush, notably thinned down as well to avoid brush marks. I think I probably need another compressor that I can control the pressure more easily with and a wider needle and nozzle specifically for the job.
The demos on YouTube show it to be decent enough, but it's obviously something I need to master.
Still, given I'm redundant from tomorrow and taking a month off before I look for anything else, I'll have time to investigate!

Davy.

What are you thinning it with ? Curiosity makes me ask .

While it's good quality stuff, I'll be honest and admit I'm struggling to use it neat as recommended. The gloss seems to go on way too heavy so until I figure out where I'm going wrong with it, I'm applying it by brush, notably thinned down as well to avoid brush marks. I think I probably need another compressor that I can control the pressure more easily with and a wider needle and nozzle specifically for the job.
The demos on YouTube show it to be decent enough, but it's obviously something I need to master.
Still, given I'm redundant from tomorrow and taking a month off before I look for anything else, I'll have time to investigate!

Davy.

 

[Scubaidh Dubh]

I'm using VMS' own brand of acrylic concentrate.
Whilst the effects here are imperfect, which I put down to my own learning curve and imperfect preparation, it's a lot better and it has certainly brought the green out more strongly also.

 

[Scubaidh Dubh]

I wasn't entirely happy with the gloss finish on the 08 so I took it off with neat thinners and a stiff rubbing brush, followed up by cotton buds and started again.
This time I'm a lot happier with the effects which more accurately portray the well used but well kept look of Kittybrewster and Ferryhill pilot locos.
I should take a layout shot of it for better context really.

Davy.

 

[John Duffy]

That is very nice. A Kittybrewster engine?