I have my 1/72 Academy stuka all primed and ready for paint. I masked the canopy using MicroScale Micro Mask. I let it dry completely. THEN I read the bottle. It says that it should not be used with water based paints. Well, the paints I already picked up for this model are Polly Scale Acrylics. I really like their paint and would prefer to use it for my model. Have any of you gone against the instructions and not have any problems? I could see maybe it being a problem if I were painting the canopy, but when painting the body of the plane, the canopy would only get misted a very little bit.

So, would I be an absolute idiot to throw caution to the wind and proceed, or should I rub of the micro mask and go back to the old fashioned tape method?

Please advise.

Thanks for any help you guys can offer.

John

DO NOT USE ACRYLICS OVER MICRO-MASK!!!! Now that I have your attention. The paint will dissolve the mask some and 1) bleed paint through to the canopy and 2) make it difficult to remove later.

Now before you run off and remove the mask, here is how to get around it. Prime the model first using enamel or laquer paint. This will put a protective coating between the mask and the acrylic paint. Problem solved.

Hey Twisted Fate:

What a simple, yet brilliant idea. I never thought of going that route. Makes sense. Thanks for the tip. Now I can go ahead with the project.

thanks again!

John

Hi John

Following what Tim advised...

Spray the canopy first with enamel paint for the interior colour, then carry on with the acryics as planned. :-)

I use latex for liquid masking. It's cheaper than "brand-name" masking fluids, and I haven't found any compatibility problems... :-)

All the best

Rowan