lambsbk Posted May 3, 2013 Share #1 Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) Maybe some of you more experienced folks can answer this: I have noticed a 'wearing' effect on some of the earliest painted parts of my Revell 1:96 Connie (specifically the gold color on the figurehead area) which will need touch-up. This wear is apparent after continuing the build and gets exposed to some touching on the bench. I had applied 2 coats of Testors Gold enamel. I worry that the transom may be next although no signs of wear are yet apparent here. Is that kind of wear typical or should I be using a clear sealant to protect these enamels from erosion? Edited May 3, 2013 by lambsbk Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ Posted May 3, 2013 Share #2 Posted May 3, 2013 I think if a part gets handled a bit over time, you will see some wear. I would hit it with some dullcoat as a clear finish. That should cure the problem. Russ Quote T'aint a hobby if you hurry Completed projects Cross section model by Russ 1/48 scale Biloxi schooner model restoration 1/24 scale Biloxi oyster skiff 1/24 scale Biloxi schooner 1/48 scale POB Current project Biloxi lugger Captain Roy 1/48 scale POB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted May 3, 2013 Thanks Russ. I am afraid I am a little naive on this: Is dullcoat a product? Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted May 3, 2013 Share #4 Posted May 3, 2013 there are two versions Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 Belle Poule 1834 by Kevin - OcCre - 1/90 - French frigate - started June 2024 - - On hold MHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished Hercules by Kevin - OcCre - 1/50 - Tugboat - Finished - May 2024 Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambsbk Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted May 3, 2013 I will look for some at Hobby Town. Thanks. Quote Dave U.S.S. Constitution 1:96 Revell build with fiber optic lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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