DarkAngelDelight Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Basically as the title suggests, does anyone have any experience with using citadel gloss varnish to protect their work? i have finished a part of a cloak and don't want to mess it up by accidentally painting a different colour over my hard work. i see this used with johnsons klear, but i was wondering whether the citadel gloss was as good and whether anyone has had any experience with using gloss in this way. Plus, would a satin finish be ruined when sprayed over gloss? Thanks DAD Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262743-using-gloss-to-protect-finished-areas-on-a-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Gloss varnish gives the toughest surface and is great for added protection on wear-prone places. I paint on a bit of gloss to things like weapon/horn tips, spikes, and edges/places where I expect a model to get the most wear-and-tear. A layer of satin or matt varnish can then be painted over it to have it blend with the rest of the model, to get the best of both worlds. If you want to 'screen' an area to avoid slips that will ruin hard work, try looking for a paint-on mask product. Not to be confused with a mask you wear, a paint-on mask can be applied to an area to protect and shield it to avoid slips (especially useful for blocking areas off while using an airbrush) and when you're done it peels away to expose the protected area. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262743-using-gloss-to-protect-finished-areas-on-a-model/#findComment-3200971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngelDelight Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 Gloss varnish gives the toughest surface and is great for added protection on wear-prone places. I paint on a bit of gloss to things like weapon/horn tips, spikes, and edges/places where I expect a model to get the most wear-and-tear. A layer of satin or matt varnish can then be painted over it to have it blend with the rest of the model, to get the best of both worlds. If you want to 'screen' an area to avoid slips that will ruin hard work, try looking for a paint-on mask product. Not to be confused with a mask you wear, a paint-on mask can be applied to an area to protect and shield it to avoid slips (especially useful for blocking areas off while using an airbrush) and when you're done it peels away to expose the protected area. Do you know of any particular brands that do paint on mask? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262743-using-gloss-to-protect-finished-areas-on-a-model/#findComment-3201458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Actually, I don't. I've seen it a few times on the shelf of my local hobby shop, and read of it being used in some tutorials. I keep thinking about picking some of it up, but have yet to have a project that it seems worth the investment. Once I have an airbrush I'm positive that will change instantly. Most complete acrylic paint lines should have it somewhere; I'm pretty sure there's one in the Vallejo line. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262743-using-gloss-to-protect-finished-areas-on-a-model/#findComment-3203509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkAngelDelight Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 Actually, I don't. I've seen it a few times on the shelf of my local hobby shop, and read of it being used in some tutorials. I keep thinking about picking some of it up, but have yet to have a project that it seems worth the investment. Once I have an airbrush I'm positive that will change instantly. Most complete acrylic paint lines should have it somewhere; I'm pretty sure there's one in the Vallejo line. Haha fair enough. Well i tried using citadel gloss and it's done the job of protecting my work. just got to see whether it allows purity seal over it without it going to s@@t lol cheers for the reply though! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262743-using-gloss-to-protect-finished-areas-on-a-model/#findComment-3205933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungicats Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 My son uses this fasmask and it seems to work well for him. I know he has had good success with it. I've never tried it on painted minis though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262743-using-gloss-to-protect-finished-areas-on-a-model/#findComment-3207522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deus de Mortalis Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 For protecting, I use one to three coats of Testor's or Modelmaster dullcote, although gloss and semi-gloss are also available. These are specifically for modelling and I have always had perfect results with them. I use it for marines and scale models. I use Johnson's Klear / Future Floor Polish for other things, but not for protecting a finished model, although some people use it that way. For masking, I recommend you don't leave it on too long, because it can lift up the paint in some cases. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262743-using-gloss-to-protect-finished-areas-on-a-model/#findComment-3207546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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