What protection do you use!!!?

[rickstef]

John,

upgrade your glue from Elmer's to one of the tacky glues from Aleene's

your issues on the die cut pre printed kit will go away

[Damraska]

1) Seal the sheets with an ultra-violet light resistant clear coat before construction starts
2) Use acid free card stock and paper
3) Use acid free glue whenever possible
4) Airbrush complete model with a few coats of clear acrylic
5) Stick the completed model in a display case that shields against ultra-violet light
6) Keep the display case out of direct sunlight
7) Do not do anything that would cause the house to burn down

[whulsey]

That No. 7 is one I worry about with living in a condo and apartments before that since no matter how careful I am, have no control over that moron on the other side of the wall.

[JohnGay]

Originally Posted by rickstef

John,

upgrade your glue from Elmer's to one of the tacky glues from Aleene's

your issues on the die cut pre printed kit will go away

But those taste nasty (-= Elmer's tastes like Kindergarten! When I had no problems or responsibilities!

[seacat]

Preserve Your Memories spray - catch the video at PYM II

[cdwheatley]

Originally Posted by Kevin WS

I use Games Workshop's Purity Seal Spray.

This is a satin or semi-matt varnish and is really excellent.

It is expensive, but it works, and a can goes a long long way .

https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US...l-Spray-Global

Available around the world from War Hammer/Games Workshops.

i actually settled oin this after trying hair spray, hobby sprays etc. etc.

What kind of finish do you get with this - matt, satin or gloss?

[cdwheatley]

Oops, sorry - didn't spot the answer to my question already in the post!

[ringmaster]

I keep a spray handle on my Krylon can, and dust a light coat on the back side,too.

[VinceM]

What happens if you spray it after assembly? Is it significantly better to spray before assembly?

[Damraska]

Originally Posted by VinceM

What happens if you spray it after assembly? Is it significantly better to spray before assembly?

Spraying before assembly:
1) Seals the paper against moisture
2) Seals all parts including those that end up in the interior where a final clear coat cannot reach them
3) Creates a barrier between the pigment or dye on the paper and glue; Some glues can be removed from a sealed surface with a great deal of success
4) Very easy to apply to uncut printed sheets
5) Clear coat can change the surface roughness of paper making it easier (or harder) to glue
6) A clear coat may soak into the paper making it easier (or harder) to shape/roll.*

Spraying after assembly:
1) Seals the paper against moisture
2) Evens out any variances in surface reflection resulting from glue, rubbing, or whatever
3) Seals all the raw edges exposed when cutting the paper
4) Clear coats have some volume and act as a filler for very small crevices
5) Applying a thorough clear coat after assembly can prove problematic for complex models, such as sealing inside an open cockpit or ordnance hanging under a wing

I probably forgot some things.

* One of the reasons I do not clear coat both sides of a sheet before assembly is to leave the back exposed to moisture. This allows me to apply very small amounts of moisture to parts to facilitate shaping and rolling them. Paper is fibrous and subject to molding, something we commonly see with embossed papers.