The Future of Modeling
So, I mentioned it last time, now to explain the magic of Future. Future is an acrylic floor wax. It is almost milk thin and clear, has a pleasant aroma, and can do just about anything.
1. Future can fix cracks or dents in canopies and clear pieces.
2. Dipping a canopy in Future will it appear thinner and more realistic.
3. Future can be used as a semi-gloss coat before decal application or weathering. It seals very well.
4. Future is a great decal application solution. Add a little to where the decal will sit, then brush a little over the decal. Future will actually pull the decal down as it dries.
5. Future can act as a glue for metal photo-etched parts.
6. If sprayed on prior to sprue removal, it can keep clear parts from splintering.
7. Because it’s acrylic, you can mix it with most acrylic paints to make them stronger or to make semi-transparent colors.
8. It can be added to instrument panels to make the dials appear to have a clear cover.
9. Future makes great water for dioramas.
10. Future can mix with talcum powder to create a seam filler that dries quick.
So, it has a great many uses. For airbrushing, mix in a little Windex, and the Future will spray on evenly. The only enemy really is dust. Cover the wet model before retiring fort the evening. If dust or anything else gets on a Futured model, ammonia (Windex) can strip Future rather well. For $8, Future was worth every penny. Did I mention it has a long shelf-life on top of everything else?
The Future of modeling.
