Sealing metal finishes

[brian]

I paint all my metals with oils stippled over an acrylic undercoat and until recently i haven't been sealing the finish.I tried using Tamiya's Smoke and that dried far to shiny.I was just wondering if there's some product out there that i could use to good effect that i'm not aware of.
Being an old timer i haven't been keeping up with the latest stuff which may be available.
I've attached a figure i painted some time ago to show the metal finish i got,but just recently i had an idea to seal the finish i.e.Tamiya's Smoke ,which was a disaster as it dried far to shiny.I've had to start the armour from scratch again.
Brian

 

[Ferris]

Why exactly do you want to seal the metals Brian?

Adrian

 

[brian]

It would be helpful.to seal the finish so I can add other effects to the armour without disturbing what I've already.done.

 

[JonP]

I use Humbrol enamel varnish Brian; matt on mail and satin on plate. The good thing with the enamels is that you can tint them with oils to add a bit of depth.

 

[Paul Kernan]

Brian..... Stand to be corrected but I'm pretty sure I've read about using washes of Future floor wax to seal the metal and allow glazing afterwards.

 

[Ferris]

It would be helpful.to seal the finish so I can add other effects to the armour without disturbing what I've already.done.

Ok, got it.
I would also suggest slightly water-thinned Future floor polish, but I'm not sure how that responds to your oils-based metals. Maybe add a tiny drop of soap to break the surface tension. That stuff will withstand anything, and if thinned, has a smooth satin sheen.

Adrian

 

[colonnello kurz]

The new Clear by humbrol it works like Future and coming soon the same stuff in Matt and Satin
http://www.humbrol.com/coatings-thi...rnishes/humbrol-gloss-clear-125ml-bottle.html

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Some good suggestions but also a bit dodgy over oils as most of the humbrol stuff is solvent based and will lift the finish if applied over oil with a brush .
Many moons ago I used to use a water based varnish from rowney , "no longer available " switched to GW matt varnish but in there infinite wisdom they stopped making it . also used to use letraset fixative also gone

None of this helps I know ,see you on Sunday

 

[Helm]

You can use X21 with GW varnish to matt it
Steve

 

[Gary D]

You might even try Alclads. I now use the matt varnishes ( there are several types) and they seem to work good.

Gary

 

[Gary D]

You might try Alclad II varnishes.
http://alclad2.com/finishes/aqua-klears/

gary

 

[kagemusha]

Hi Brian....knowing your aversion to airbrushes...I would avoid Alclad...they are designed to be applied by airbrush...are solvent/lacquer based...so would attack the previous finish!
Johnsons 'Klear' would be my chosen way to go....I use this a lot...it is especially useful for sealing metals.....as well as between layers when painting...it can be applied with a brush easily....requires no thinning...even if airbrushing.
Keep in mind that the more coats of 'Klear' you apply....the deeper the shine.

Ron

 

[Blue Thunder]

Brian, I have the product you need

Testors Modelmaster Metalizer sealer

An ultra thin varnish we aviation buffs use - Simply because it seals and it's so damn thin it doesn't brake any sheen of the metallic coat bellow: Natural metal keeps looking natural metal! Try with trust

 

[kagemusha]

For Airbrush application only...according to Testors!

 

[Blue Thunder]

Nope! You can brush it perfectly in figurine armor, helmets, shields ... trust me .

Even better - a jar will last a lifetime



But!!! The primary goal of this product is aircraft modelers - if you wish to seal your B-17 wings ... you better load your airbrush with it - this is plain common sense!


I'm sharing a well hidden secret! Buy one jar, and thank me in about one month. It really works

 

[kagemusha]

Would love to see some pictures of figures you have used it on before investing in some

 

[Blue Thunder]

Sure: Just follow for example this link


http://www.network54.com/Forum/47751/message/1328749008/


I told you! I'm an aviation buff as well ... weird place to show figures

 

[kagemusha]

A direct link to some pictures would help

 

[Blue Thunder]

It works perfectly here, man. Please click the link.

I don't want to hijack a topic from another fellow modeler and exhibit directly images of my work. So I only placed the url link to a sample from my past work:

http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-6z4ghLINY9g/TzMUedtljuI/AAAAAAAACHA/VYaM4L304Yw/s576/IMG_3119.JPG

Easy!

In the meantime, the clock is running! Take my tip and buy the jar. Let's do this: if you'll dislike the product, I'll buy it from you - shipping costs too (no kidding - I'm meaning this for real). If you'll like it, the next round of beers will fall in your bill

 

[kagemusha]