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Steve Kupper

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Dec 2, 1995, 3:00:00 AM12/2/95
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After weathering a model with pastels it seams that every time you touch
it some of the pastel rubbes off. Is there a way to keep pastel in plase?
DoI need to coat the model with something like clear paint?
Thanks in advence,
Steve.

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Chris Douglas

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Dec 4, 1995, 3:00:00 AM12/4/95
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Steve Kupper wrote:
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> After weathering a model with pastels it seams that every time you touch
> it some of the pastel rubbes off. Is there a way to keep pastel in plase?
> DoI need to coat the model with something like clear paint?
> Thanks in advence,
> Steve.
>
> --

Yes. Hit it with a layer of dullcoat afterwards, and it will be as perm-
anent as paint.

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Renshaw Andrew Lee

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Dec 4, 1995, 3:00:00 AM12/4/95
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Yes, Dulcote or Glosscote works well, but tend to lessen the effect of the
pastels. It will take a little experimenting to see how much to go over so
that the final product looks right.

Andrew Renshaw


Scott Atchison

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Dec 5, 1995, 3:00:00 AM12/5/95
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The best solution is to not touch the model after applying the
chalk. (I know everyone is a commedian). If you must, you can apply a
dullcote after the pastels. BEWARE though, the dullcote will change
the color of the pastel chalk. It is best to experiment on a spare
piece of plastic before you apply it to the model.
Scott
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Jspokes

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Dec 5, 1995, 3:00:00 AM12/5/95
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I found that Dullcote actually reduced the effect of my pastels.

MJB

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Dec 6, 1995, 3:00:00 AM12/6/95
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Dullcote on pastels does four things - a) reduces the stark look of
pastels b) changes the colour tone to a darker shade c) may obliterate
the pastels entirely if the pastels are on very lightly, and ) will
protect it from finger prints and smodges.


I always dullcoat an AFV if I have used pastels - most cases I put on
more pastel than required and allow the dullcoat to reduce the stark and
amount of the pastel.


MJB


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