I been reading a lot about modlers using Future as a sealer after thier base coat. I want to try this but what should I use to thin it with so I can spray though my airbrush. Thanx.

Hi Tim,

I spray future through by AB (Iwata HP-CS) neat with no problems. If however you do want to thin it down just use good old Windex, which is also what I use to clean the AB with after spraying the Future.

Cheers
Darren

Hello Tim,
No thinning required, just spray and go. Watch out as it is on the thin side by it’s self, so watch out while spraying in deep areas and corners. To clean up, I like to use rubbing alcohol or window washing fluid. It does dry fast, so you can throw on a second coat within 30 mins.

It’s is great for clear coating, I use it for my weathering. I’ll coat twice then use my oils and my dry brushing. It also works well for decaling those shinny decals. You can even brush on the future, it will most time level out leaving no brush strokes.

Joe

Thanx , going to give it a try on a old practice model.

Its a little deceptive because it looks somewhat thick, when spraying looks uneven, and provokes using too much. It will run almost without warning or puddle in corners while focusing on flat areas that do not look saturated. So when in doubt, let a coat dry and simply put on another. Good lighting is also crucial to help discern how the coverage is coming along. All together easy, but be carefull with excess. If you choose to thin it I would use very little windex, don't mix it in a 40%+ fashion typical of paints. I've never thinned it myself.

And make sure your 'window cleaner' of choice uses ammonia so it will clean the airbrush. Some of the super-cheapies don't have as much ammonia/soap agents and there are blue window cleaners that are ammonia-free. I've never used anything other then windex with Future, but I have cleaned thousands of windows selling cars and there is definately a quality difference in generic window cleaners.

It also self-levels well but be wary of extreme temperatures both hot or cold if spraying outside. Its one of those things that seems too simple to believe and we modelers intuitively try to tweak it Just pour it in the cup and spray it, you'll be fine.

If you totally 'ruin' it you can soak it in windex and wash it right off.