I'm primarily a military modeler but I also build cars and bikes (and sci-fi and more recently Warhammer) (I have a problem). Anyways, I've been at it for 46 years and after watching this, I'm going to give the Splashpaints product a try. Thanks for the great tutorial and this old dog may have learned a new trick!

@ScaleModelExperiment

Ай бұрын

Absolutely! Thanks for watching and dropping me a comment👍

I always learn something new from you. Thanks for sharing & have a great weekend, Cory

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Cory, my pleasure👍 thanks for watching and commenting.

Thank you for the tip on clear coat over decals James.

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Horton, I appreciate your support 👍

Thanks for sharing Mr. James she shine like a bottle over them decals!!👌👌👌

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Willy, I appreciate your support 👍

Looks great James, great tutorial video. Thanks for sharing buddy.

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Jeff, I’m glad you enjoyed the video👍

Great tutorial James and those decals😍

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting, I appreciate your support 👍

Never knew you could use Mr. Hobby. I bought a gallon of Urethane reducer along time ago. Love those decals on your Z4s. Thanks for sharing

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Hi Mike, I have a bottle of urethane reducer but was always afraid to use it with the 2k. Maybe I should do another SME and try it.🤓 thanks for watching bud.

Nice tutorial there James, it's great to learn techniques from other modellers too since when I build a JTCC car, these are also filled with decals. Nice collection of Goodsmile cars too, well done 👍🏼

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching Karl👍 I appreciate the support for every video. Thank you!

Excellent work ...

@ScaleModelExperiment

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Karl👍

OMG now clear coats can be syrupy. Aaaarrgghh to quote Charlie Brown. Those cars looked incredible. Thanks for sharing

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

You haven’t seen anything yet Wayne, wait till I cut and buff that clear. 😜 thanks for watching 👍

*I love the colors used in those decals~Very cool :))*

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Ratt 👍

Thanks James. Great Tutorial!

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching MR! I appreciate your support 👍

Wow that looks amazing

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Travis👍

Cool process. I’m going to let my 2K rest today before I spray my car. Those all look great👍👍

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching big chef, I’m glad to help👍

Excellent video. I’ve just picked up my first set of 2K so this is very useful to me. Much appreciated.

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Awesome Kyle, good luck wear hand and lung protection in a well ventilated space.

@kyledehartsscaleworks

9 ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment you’ve got it. Appreciate it

Great help with this video. Thanks for sharing.

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Larry, glad you help 👍

Great tutorial James ❤

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Shawn! ❤️

Vary well done 2 things you did different then anybody else I have seen .1st you let the mix 1st for 10min 2nd you started from the bottom up has to be the Best way I have seen to lay 2k down thanks for the tutorial on how you apply clear coat ,You have some really cool builds there too .enjoyed James thanks.

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Deen, I’m so glad to help you all out in making your projects shine. 👍

Thank you for your clear video. Let's see if I can get such nice decals in Holland. 👍🏻

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching PMB, I’m pretty sure Hobby Easy delivers to Holland.

Thanks for the tutorial..very nice.

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Marcelo, I appreciate the support👍

Thanks for the information James. I have never been brave enough to clear over decals. Ron

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Ron, the secret is that mist coat to seal them before wetter coats.

2K is a great clear for shooting over decals, bodies all look really nice sir.

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Left Coast, I appreciate the support 👍

Nice . Thanks for sharing 😊

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Big Charlie👍

Thanks for the vidio, looks real nice, that was a good tutorial!

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Slow ride, I appreciate you watching and commenting👍

Wow that anime decal looks amazing!!

@ScaleModelExperiment

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it👍

Since you've done the cars, you need to do the Snow Miku trams that run in Sapporo every year!

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

I’ll have to look into that JD, thanks for watching 👍

Hello James, great videos and excellent work on the models! Do you ever use acryllic gloss varnish for your models? I use VMS HD Topcoat Gloss for aircraft models, but i wonder if i can use it on car models? I want them to shine, so maybe 2K clearcoat is the only option?

@ScaleModelExperiment

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching. I have been using 2k for over 15 years now and it’s what I know best. I have seen others use a lacquer clear and polish to impressive results. I think that acrylic clears and enamel clears take too long to cure. Plus, whatever color the clear in the bottle is matters. If it has a yellow tint, don’t use it! It won’t have the optical clarity you desire.

@Triplegix

2 ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment ok, thanks for your reply, i'll do some tests with acryllic first, but after seeing your videos i think it will turn out in using 2K clearcoats :)

@ScaleModelExperiment

2 ай бұрын

@Triplegix as long as you are safe about using the 2k you’ll be fine. proper protection is mandatory (both respirator and fume evacuation). Wet sanding afterwards will make for a perfect finish.

Hi James: Nice video. How much air pressure are you using?

@ScaleModelExperiment

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I shoot at 20 psi and use a .035 needle.

Mr Leveling thinner? Never used it! I wil try it - Thanks for share it.

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

I use that thinner with EVERY paint. It works so well. Thanks for watching, I appreciate your support 👍

Hi James. I am a recent subscriber to the Channel and I love your videos. For various reasons I don't use an airbrush and use rattle cans almost exclusively for finishing my models.I'm generally very happy with the finish I achieve, except where decals are concerned. Any aerosol clear lacquer I have used seems to react with the decals. Can you offer any advice ? Thanks, John

@ScaleModelExperiment

7 ай бұрын

Hi John, welcome to the channel! The use of an airbrush allows more control of the pressure in which the paint is applied. I get a fine mist of clear from the airbrush that may prove difficult with a rattle can. What you can do is heat up your can of clear with a cup of very warm water and make sure that it is shaken properly. Apply many many thin coats instead of wet coats. The wet coats is what is ruining your decals. It’s the solvent pooling up on your decal and lifting it from the body. Another tip would be to ensure that your decals are adhered completely. Watch my video on “hate decals?” And make sure to let them dry for at least 24 hours before clear. I hope this helps and feel free to send questions.

@user-ru4ox4ho1z

7 ай бұрын

Thanks James. Yeah, the wet coats are definitely the problem! Unfortunately, it’s hard to get a high gloss with the mist coats but it’s something I’m gonna keep working on. I’ve also found some lacquers are more aggressive than others. TS 13 can dissolve decals whereas Mr Super Clear is more decal friendly. Our hobby can be frustrating and rewarding in equal measures.😂

@ScaleModelExperiment

7 ай бұрын

@user-ru4ox4ho1z absolutely John, I hope you figure out a method to get a good gloss with decals.

Thanks @ScaleModelExperiment for the very useful tips, but what about REMOVING decals under clear coat? Would like to modify an existing model. Thank you.

@ScaleModelExperiment

2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, once they are sealed under clear the decals are finished. Strip the car and get another set. Thank you for watching👍

@raykkho

2 ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment I just want to remove the decals and put in new ones, no need to keep the old decals, any recommendations on how to get to the decals under clear coat? Thanks again.

@ScaleModelExperiment

2 ай бұрын

@@raykkho as far as I know if the decals are sealed under clear, you won’t be able to get them off. You could try applying tape to the model and rip it off, but no promises

@raykkho

2 ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment thank you for taking the time out to reply ☺️

Great tutorial! One question, what psi did you use to spray the mist coat and then the other coats. ? Those decals are stunning!!! Thanks ,Al

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Hi Al, I don’t change my pressure at all. I keep it at 20 all the time. I control the pressure by not pulling the trigger back as far. For the wetter coats I move slower and pull back a little further. I’ve been using the same gun for years so I know it by feel. Thanks for watching👍

@nitroAl67

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the help James. I just got a new airbrush, two stage . Have to practice a little more with it.

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

@@nitroAl67 absolutely 👍 buy a big box of plastic spoons and go to town figuring out distance speed and pull.

@nitroAl67

9 ай бұрын

Ha! That’s exactly what I did..

Was wondering if you can clear over decals I applied on my model car tires??? Thank you

@ScaleModelExperiment

2 ай бұрын

I found out the hard way that you have to mount the tires to the rims first, mask the rims and then dull coat the decals on the tires. The clear cracked when I flexed the tires onto the rims.

I only have access to to spray cans like Mr Super Clear Will lacquer clear melt the decal like some people say

@ScaleModelExperiment

5 ай бұрын

Most likely it will. The problem with using a rattle can is the amount of product that sprays in a single area. If you can spray the clear in fine mist coats and not worry about the glossy leveling caused by too heavy of a coat then you will be fine using it.

@eatsleepplayrepeat

5 ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment Thanks you're like the only model kit channel to reply to this question of mine

@ScaleModelExperiment

5 ай бұрын

@eatsleepplayrepeat My pleasure, good luck with your project.

Can I do bike tank wrap & then put clear coat /lacquer on top of it to make it last longer without damaging.?

@ScaleModelExperiment

4 ай бұрын

I’m not sure if vinyl wrap and lacquer paint can be used together. Lacquer paint shrinks when it dries. It may lose adhesion to the vinyl. I use a 2 part clear that cures chemically and does not shrink or attack the surface it’s bonded to. Do more research to see what others use.

@KingBriju

4 ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment you mean lacquer & clear coat are different.?

@ScaleModelExperiment

4 ай бұрын

@@KingBriju correct. Lacquer needs a solvent to evaporate to dry. The clear I use is a 2 part urethane which is a chemical reaction to dry/cure.

How did you learn how to make decals?

@ScaleModelExperiment

6 ай бұрын

I don’t make the decals, these ones came with the kit. I do have a friend that makes the decals for these cars if you are interested.

Hi can a jouse nuus paper on my car and clear coat it

@ScaleModelExperiment

3 ай бұрын

I don’t think that would work.

What pressure and nozzle size?

@ScaleModelExperiment

7 ай бұрын

Hi Marco, around 25 psi with a .35 needle.

Have you used the Tamiya Clear Acrylic?

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

Hi John, I have both thinned with their thinner and with Mr Hobby leveling thinner. I have seen others use it with great results but I had less than desirable results with it so I didn’t try it again. It simply wouldn’t cure completely for me and ended up a mess when I tried to polish it.

@johnmajane3731

9 ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment I used it on one car. I didn't polish it. The Mr Color Leveling thinner was the trick for me to get a successful paint job with the acrylic. Thinned way out. 2/3 thinner to 1/3 paint.

@ScaleModelExperiment

9 ай бұрын

@@johnmajane3731 the thinner is the magic part. I love that stuff!

Ok, but what is wrong when i spray TS-13 Clear coat?

@ScaleModelExperiment

5 ай бұрын

Are you airbrushing it or applying it with a rattle can? I suspect you are applying too much too fast, it is attacking the decal.

@CRGR7

5 ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment i suspect the same. It is with a rattle can. I did put a carbon decal from tamiya and after 5 days of waiting i sprayed the body. It is the first time i encounter such a problem. Maybe i overdid it... I dont know. I saw some black paint from the carbon decal. Now what? I am thinking of painting it with a brush and then clear coat it again... What is your opinion?

@ScaleModelExperiment

5 ай бұрын

@CRGR7 as long as the area is small you may be able to touch up the area and reapply clear.

@CRGR7

5 ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment thank you very much mr James. Yes it is a small area next to the front left light. I hope i wont make it worse than it is now...

@ScaleModelExperiment

5 ай бұрын

@@CRGR7 good luck 👍