Clear coat on a painted hull?

[DocTom]

What do people think about applying a clear coat to a a painted hull? I am building the Model Expo Harriet Lane kit, which has flat black topsides and copper paint below the waterline. I haven't clear coated my previous models, but I am thinking the flat black paint may need some protection while I complete the build.. Any thoughts on yes or no, and if yes, what to use?

Thanks,
Tom

 

[Rob444]

What do people think about applying a clear coat to a a painted hull? I am building the Model Expo Harriet Lane kit, which has flat black topsides and copper paint below the waterline. I haven't clear coated my previous models, but I am thinking the flat black paint may need some protection while I complete the build.. Any thoughts on yes or no, and if yes, what to use?

Thanks,
Tom

I can't see any reason why not. When I coppered the hull of my constitution cross section I clear coated it and the rest of the hull. If I remember correctly I used testor's dullcote. Any coating that is compatible with the paint you use should be fine. I would not use an enamel based product over an acrylic.

Rob

 

[DocTom]

Thanks! I was thinking of Dullcote myself.

 

[paul ron]

i use spray matt clear on my hulls. it gives them a nice waxed polish look, no drips or brush marks.