RichardPrice Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 As the two aforementioned paints have different bases, what's the best way to use them both on one model? I'm thinking of a situation such as the engines on a Flanker. Seal with varnish or clear before applying the other paint? Or just throw caution to the wind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 They're fine to use together as nature intended! It's enamels and lacquer based paints that don't always mix well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardPrice Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Thanks Phil, will try that then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 In the Dope Shop during my days in the FAA ('60's and '70s) we had a saying, you can put salt (synthetic) on chips (cellulose) but you can't put chips on salt. So the acrylics, depending on your chosed thinners should go on top of the Alclad. However there is always alcamy where paint is concerned and if you were to apply the Alclad over the acrylic in very thin coats you could just get away with it. The acrylic is afterall a coat of plastic and once cure/dried, who knows. Experimintation has to be the order of the day. Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanflyer Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I've used Tamiya acrylic semi gloss black as a base for high shine Alclads before now - light coats with the Alclad is the key, as the solvent doesn't stay liquid on the acrylic long enough to react with it. Hope that helps, Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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