Redbox wrote:Hi James, to be honest I'm not a fan of clear coat over the decals. It is not like the real thing, especially in the 80s. Sponsors are simply stickers applied over the paint.
I agree that it is good to preserve the model over time... I will store the model far from direct sunlight in a display: I hope this will be enough to keep it in good shape over years, once finished!
hehe, I'm with you. Not that realistical... but decals do deteriorate, that's a fact.
I literally can't live with that thick "gelly" finish that some apply over the decals, but a gentle not too shiny (overall paint was not that shiny either) is better than nothing. Some decals do have a long life, some "die" in a few years, regardless where you put the model.
Wax, you say? that's a bit dangerous: these have solvents that might attack the decals.
I am sure you'll have thought of it, but you better make a test if you have some spare decals..
Anyway, awesome job!
