Spraying Humdrol varnish with an airbrush

[bridlufc]

Hi all, at last Mondays club meet I brought along a Beriev B6 float plane. I was unhappy with the way Vallejo matt varnish sat on the model so I watched a Humbrol tutorial on youtube regarding spraying Humbrol Varnish (gloss and matt) and decided to finish the model with these. I wasn't happy with the finish of either Humbrol varnishes, through spraying or brush painting but, thanks to Trevor Snowdons' suggestions I am now going in the right direction. He suggested that I gave my model a coat of Future Clear between coats of varnish and also, that spraying in low temperatures could be an issue. I have now incorporated a travel hairdryer into my rather large spray booth to address the problem.

Tony

[zak]

Good tip, but are you sure that is what the hairdryer is really for?
Cheers
Dave

[bridlufc]

Regarding the spelling of Humbrol, my secretary has been shown the benefits of the use of spellchecker and offers her humble apologies, she promises it won't happen again. I acquired the hairdryer from an auction by Sir Alex Ferguson after his retirement and I have been assured it works very well, it solved any problem he had.

[zak]

Just attempted to spray the Humbrol Gloss Varnish, experienced similar problems as you. the coat of Klear certainly helps as it provides a protective coat, it does seem to be a lot of bother though.

Dave - sometimes known as Kev and lots of other expletives.

Notice the correct name for the paint.

[driffowl]

should that be humbrol apologies?,finally digested the pie and peas,

[bridlufc]

Yes that should be 'humbrol apologies, I realised my mistake when I posted and tried to correct it but obviously I was unsuccessful.

Regards Tony

[Bigkev]

Ay Up Lads,

When I spray HUMBROL varnish I use Gloss Cote/Matt Cote/Satin Cote, but I thin it with cellulose thinners about 50/50 and spray at about 15 PSI. I find I don't have any issues providing you use thin coats, and allow to dry at least 24 hours before retouching/recoating.

Oh how I love this Alchemy, you have to have passed out of Hogwarts to understand the mysteries of Varnish!

Note to self:- Stop day dreaming boy!!!

Bigkev

[zak]

Is that with Vallejo paints Kevin?

[zak]

Yes that should be 'humbrol apologies, I realised my mistake when I posted and tried to correct it but obviously I was unsuccessful.

Regards Tony

Try the modify button.
I should leave it alone, its adds a bit of character to the thread.

[Bigkev]

Hi Zak,

Come to think of it I've only used the Humbrol Varnishes, with Enamel paints both Humbrol and Xtracolour, on Vallejo Paints I use their varnishes which are superb and dry quick too.

Happy Days, Eh?

Bigkev

[driffowl]

i meant a play on words tony not the misspelling ...humble......humbrol

[zak]

From the USA.
I usually use Vallejo varnishes but wanted a high gloss finish.
Already found a model shop in Salt Lake City.
May model the Grand Canyon next.