Hi Mike, I don't clear coat unless I have to! Clear coats get very sticky on humid days. To get a good gloss, clear coats have to be sprayed on wet and fairly thick. Spray them on too light and it actually makes the finish look dull. On the Boosted Bertha I did apply a bit of Future clear around the decal at the top of the tube so it won't peel back. I'll put a dull coat on a scale model if requested for a paid build. If spray paint is correctly done there shouldn't be a reason for glossing it up. If the paint is smooth and shiny, a well made decal should stick just fine without a clear coat.
Another exceptional build, Chris! Did you apply a clear coat after the decals? Thanks.
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DeleteI don't clear coat unless I have to! Clear coats get very sticky on humid days. To get a good gloss, clear coats have to be sprayed on wet and fairly thick. Spray them on too light and it actually makes the finish look dull. On the Boosted Bertha I did apply a bit of Future clear around the decal at the top of the tube so it won't peel back. I'll put a dull coat on a scale model if requested for a paid build.
If spray paint is correctly done there shouldn't be a reason for glossing it up. If the paint is smooth and shiny, a well made decal should stick just fine without a clear coat.
Looks great, Chris. This reminds me. I need to get the Super Big Bertha.
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