To Clear or Not to Clear?

bobafett · Post by **bobafett** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 12:48 pm

After getting this paintjob done I only have the clear coat left to do. I'm reluctant to clear coat it because I'm happy with the paintjob and am afraid of clearing it and losing the appearance.

What would be your suggestions? What is the most user friendly clear? The last space ship I used Testor's dull coat and that made it look more 'toy' like.

I appreciate any and all advice

Here are just a few pics after drybrushing... I still owe you guys some glamour shots once I get the stand finished.

EDITED: Forgot to add that the paints I used were all Polly S acrylics

http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt19 ... 9c718d.jpg
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt19 ... 623101.jpg
http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt19 ... ccfe1d.jpg

all photos are on this thread:
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Rogviler · Post by **Rogviler** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:08 pm

There's absolutely nothing that says you have to clear coat a model. Usually it will help make it look more realistic for the scale, but not everyone does it. If you're getting some subtle effects that would be lost by clear coating it, then I would leave it. Especially if you don't like Dullcote, which is probably the most popular and one of the best clears.

-Rog

Post by **TER-OR** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:53 pm

You only need to clear gloss coat if you want to decal.
Otherwise, if you're going to protect it from dust, it should be OK.