tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post23338289972260738..comments2023-12-23T02:17:12.549-08:00Comments on Quest for Fun!: Number 5 (40K)Gary Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11897166491600280320noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-61758662764319895862008-05-28T21:46:00.000-07:002008-05-28T21:46:00.000-07:00Thanks Josh,I learned that trick when I was doing ...Thanks Josh,<BR/><BR/>I learned that trick when I was doing my Flames of War decals but forgot it. I'll use that technique on the next set of vehicles.Gary Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11897166491600280320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-42760579553150414592008-05-28T17:21:00.000-07:002008-05-28T17:21:00.000-07:00When the vehicles are together, they look quite im...When the vehicles are together, they look quite impressive.<BR/><BR/>If you can get your hands on some paint-on glossy varnish, some decal-set, and Testors dull cote, you can get those decals to blend right in without any silvering. <BR/><BR/>-JoshAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-72942913682941297202008-05-28T07:38:00.000-07:002008-05-28T07:38:00.000-07:00Temperature (when using or when storing/shipping) ...Temperature (when using or when storing/shipping) can create problems with varnishes (as well as paints - particularly spray paints). Making sure your spray can is the same temperature as the surface you are painting the model on can help (i.e. ambient temperature).<BR/>This is a drawback to outdoor spraying. <BR/>Of course, for indoor spraying, you need forced ventilation (exhaust fans), as well as a paint entrapment area. While this is not difficult to create in an industrial setting, it is awkward in a home.JoeDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04768616880852081399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7150649422744296369.post-25799606047429987652008-05-27T22:32:00.000-07:002008-05-27T22:32:00.000-07:00"Notice how washed out it looks, ala bad varnish."..."Notice how washed out it looks, ala bad varnish."<BR/><BR/>Actually, it just looks kind of blurry, ala bad focus ;-)<BR/><BR/>I can see what you are talking about on the Chimera though.Fulminatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332824290977548527noreply@blogger.com