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  1. Thanks for all the input everyone. If I sealed them with a gloss coat, would this show though upper layers, or will it completely cover up the gloss?
  2. Thanks for the responses. So, if I've got this right, the process is: Clean with Cif and degreases Prime (check for flaws, correct if necessary) Gloss varnish in areas to be riveted Apply rivets (cut into strips, briefly dip in water, paint watered down PVA over the areas to be riveted, apply rivet strips) Seal with gloss Clean Continue with painting other layers. What does the D-Limonene do?
  3. I am currently assembling/bashing my first brass kit, and it's nearly time to apply the rivet decals and paint, however as this is my first time I am not sure the best order/way to do this. My main question is whether I should apply the rivets straight to the brass before applying (Halfords etch) primer, or prime first. I often see the rivets applied directly to the metal, although a search of the forum suggests that they can be applied after the primer too, and this also removes the risk of the rivet detail being swamped by the primer. Secondly, regardless of whether the rivets are applied before or after the primer, how do I go about cleaning/prepping the model after applying the rivets before the next layer of paint? Would the decals or the softening/setting solution leave some residue that needs to be removed before the next layer of paint is applied? I've already had to strip some parts back as I didn't degrease before applying the etch primer so it scratched off easily - I have IPA to degrease with next time, but am concerned that this may damage the rivets or I may knock them off during cleaning. For reference, I have Halfords etch primer, plus decal softener, decal fix, varnish (gloss, satin and matt) and acrylic airbrush paint (all Vallejo). Also Cif Cream cleaner and IPA for cleaning/degreasing before painting. Thanks.
  4. Happy new year all. I'm currently starting to assemble my first etched brass/nickel silver locomotive kit (CSP Avonside 0-6-0), and I'm not sure about the best way to go about assembling the chassis. From reading around, guidance seems to be that I should use a black acid etching primer (I was thinking of Birchwood Casey Brass Black), but this raises a couple of questions: Generally people seem to suggest dunking the chassis into the fluid, but then this would also etch the brass axle bushings (which I assume should remain unpainted/etched). Can the chassis be etched and then have the bushings inserted after? I would assume that the etching will prevent soldering, so I guess I would need to use CA or something? Alternatively, can I brush on the etchant instead, just being careful to avoid the bushings? How black will the result be? The finished locomotive frames will be black, so will I be able to leave it as-is, or will it still need a coat of paint? There is a white metal component on the frames - is it fine to use the same etchant on this, or should it be added after? Would this be suitable for priming the entire brass body too (the majority of the body will be a battleship-grey colour)? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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