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Post by George » Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:23 pm

I have now got some BR transfers for my live steam Ragleth and i beleive it is best to varnish over these?
They are on the locos side tanks
Whats the best varnish to use and how should i apply it?
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Post by Sir haydn » Thu Nov 04, 2010 4:26 pm

Humbrol vanish in a tinlet and lightly brush it over the transfer area once applied. This will seal the decal without you having to go over the whole tank

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Post by George » Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:51 pm

ok thanks, whats best to use enamel or Acrylic? gloss or satin?
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Post by Sir haydn » Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:36 pm

enamel, if your locos gloss use gloss, if its satin use satin

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Post by George » Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:32 pm

ok thanks :D
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Post by George » Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:36 am

done 8) :D

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Post by Narrow Minded » Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:51 am

That's a neat job you've done there! She looks great :D
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Post by mhlr » Tue Nov 09, 2010 12:37 am

Looks awesome mate, bet yer pleased with that!
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Post by Sir Clothem Cap » Tue Nov 09, 2010 8:58 pm

Very nice job.

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