Some weathered models
- Thread starter Scubaidh Dubh
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paulc
Western Thunderer
Definitely spray for models , i only brush it on timber .
Scubaidh Dubh
Western Thunderer
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
Western Thunderer
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
It is important to keep it wet when applying. I’ve found it to be great.
John
adrian
Flying Squad
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
Western Thunderer
Thanks John.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!
It is also what we are recommending from Scottish Wagon Works as it works great with our transfers.
John
I just ordered the gloss and matt so I shall see how I get on with them.
Davy.
paulc
Western Thunderer
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
Western Thunderer
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.
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
Western Thunderer
Scubaidh Dubh
Western Thunderer
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.
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
Western Thunderer
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.
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
Western Thunderer
That is very nice. A Kittybrewster engine?
Scubaidh Dubh
Western Thunderer
I believe it was, John.
Aberdeen pilots in the '60s seem to have been well turned out. Both sheds seemed to make the effort with them at this time but particularly Kittybrewster.
Davy.