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Posted: Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 12:46 AM UTC
Hey I was wondering if any of you could tell me hoe to do a dulote finish thanks.
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Posted: Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 04:57 AM UTC
Two ways.
One brush it on, but be careful, too much and it can dissolve decals.
Two, spray it on. The best way to do this is with an airbrush, however, Dulcote from a can works too, just be careful not to get too close or it will run.
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Posted: Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 05:16 AM UTC
Do you do this over the entire tank after you have added pastels.?
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Posted: Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 08:45 AM UTC
I use Model Master Dullcote in a can. I think that the spray is strong enough to mess up your pastels. You know, blow them around. So I add pastels as the very last thing. If you were to use an airbursh you might be able to control the pressure enough to not disturb the pastels, but I've never tried.
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Posted: Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 08:47 AM UTC
With an airbrush, the spray doesn't mess up the pastels, but I find it can change the appearance. Generally, for dark pastels, like blackened muzzles and exhausts, I will overpray with dullcote, but for lighter colours, like dust, I will save for after.

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Posted: Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 08:51 AM UTC
Nic,
Interesting. What brand of dullcoat do you use and does it need to be thinned? Also, what pressure setting do you use?
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Posted: Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 09:29 AM UTC
Thanks alot Guys This will help me out alot (:-)
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Posted: Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 10:14 AM UTC
When using dulcote of any brand......to be on the safe side....ALWAYS test it out 1st on a piece of scrap....I use a glossy picture from an old magazine.
How many times on here have we seen people asking why their latest masterpiece went white after applying the dulcote? Then to be very disappointed when everyone tells them they will have to strip the whole thing and start over again. It's really simple to test it 1st....then if it goes white you haven't ruined the paint job you've worked on for so many hours!!!
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Posted: Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 10:47 AM UTC

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When using dulcote of any brand......to be on the safe side....ALWAYS test it out 1st on a piece of scrap....I use a glossy picture from an old magazine.
How many times on here have we seen people asking why their latest masterpiece went white after applying the dulcote? Then to be very disappointed when everyone tells them they will have to strip the whole thing and start over again. It's really simple to test it 1st....then if it goes white you haven't ruined the paint job you've worked on for so many hours!!!


Youre right Grant I have done this with out testing and payd the price for that, 3 mont`s of work ruined

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Posted: Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 11:23 AM UTC
Ouch Thanks For the warning doman Ill be careful to test now lol

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Posted: Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 12:07 PM UTC

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Nic,
Interesting. What brand of dullcoat do you use and does it need to be thinned? Also, what pressure setting do you use?


Charles--I use Testors Flat Clear Lacquer, thinned the same amount as regular paint with lacquer thinner. I keep the AB settings as usual, but the main thing is to keep the AB a ways away and just mist it on in several coats.

Nic
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Posted: Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 12:44 PM UTC
OK. Thanks Nic.
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Posted: Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 02:16 PM UTC
Beware when using Testors Dullcote from the spray can. I have found when applied over acrylics such as Tamiya's it wil soften ( for a better term ) the paint and if touched will smear or lift off. Go lightly on the application, just misting until desired result is achieved. Anyone else notice this?
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Posted: Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 03:48 PM UTC
I typically use Testors Dullcote, whenever I'm covering lighter pastels the spray always make them splotchy and sometimes disappear. It seems to do that for most colors except the very darkest. Is that from the dullcote, or the actual spray pressure, both? Operator error wouldn't surprise me either.

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Posted: Sunday, November 10, 2002 - 05:22 PM UTC
If you are using a spray can I would bet it's the pressure. It's happened to me. I think the pressure from the can is too strong. I plan to try using an airbrush next time.
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