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Henry,

I've used Badger, Tamiya, Testors, Floquil, and Vallejo acrylic paints to finish models.? There may be one or two brands I've forgotten.

If you're painting a die cast steam engine model (say, one from this list :)), clean the painted parts thoroughly and let dry.? I use Dawn dishwashing detergent and an old toothbrush to scrub off grease, grime, and fingerprints.? ??

Once you have the model clean and then painted, let it dry/cure at least overnight.? More time does not hurt things.

Once the surface has dryed at least overnight, I spray Testors Glosscote over the portions of the model getting decals.? I use spray cans (I don't own an airbrush) and I warm up the Glosscote in a pan of heated (not boiling) water.? Heat the water, take it off the stove (or out of the microwave) and then put the can into the pan/cup for about 5 minutes.? It seems to mix and spray better that way.

Let that dry overnight (more time does not hurt things).

Decal the model; once you're done, let the model sit overnight.??

The next day, spray another coat of gloss to seal things; this will also hide at least some of the decal film.? If you want a glossy, freshly shopped look, you're done.? I like a flat finish, so I spray the completed model with a coat of Testors Dullcote (letting it sit for about 5 minues in a pan of heated water helps a lot with mixing, even more so than with Glosscote).??

Once you've gotten through this, you can add the clear styrene (or whatever you like to represent glass) and other final touches.

Doug Kisala