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AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
DRYING PAINT ON THE MODEL
deakon
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United Kingdom
Joined: February 19, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 06:13 AM UTC
HEY not got any time ? always in a hurry to advance to the next painting stage?...
well you can accelerate the drying process particularly with washes.and acryllics.by borrowing your moms/sisters/wifes hairdryer!! use the dryer on a low heat setting. and let it run for a few seconds pointed away from your model, this will reduce the chances of dust and stray hairs being blown onto it.. i use the hairdryer .[i bought my own] all the time to help dry off acryllic base coats and detail painting,so i can get on with the next stage without having to wait the dryer is especially useful where washes are concerned. as it will blow the wash around and into details and recesses, so you will have less wiping to do. [after drying off a base coat i of cousre will wait at least 24 hours to let the paint cure properly]
REGARDS.....
ModlrMike
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Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 03, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, May 01, 2003 - 09:56 AM UTC
What you can also do is keep your eyes open at garage sales and flea markets for a dehydrator. You keep the bottom perforated tray to stand your model on, and completely cut away the others until you are left with a collection of rings. Configure the dehydrator for the hight you want, set it to the desired heat, and voila. The paint will not only dry, but it will cure faster as well. :-)
shonen_red
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Metro Manila, Philippines
Joined: February 20, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, May 07, 2003 - 04:20 AM UTC
It's good but bubbles will come out sometimes and I hate it
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