cleaning your painted models

[barkel]

Ok, I finally found a store in my area that carries Testor\'s Dull Cote. So, I thought I would apply a layer over some of my most precious models last night when I realized that many of them had a light covering of dust. More work!

Anyway, my typical method for cleaning my already painted models is to huff, puff and blow. If that doesn\'t work I lightly paint over the model with a soft, dry brush. However, dust can be a pest. Does anyone have any tips for cleaning painted models?

barkel

 

[supervike]

the brush is good...

I suspect the soft brush is the best. That is what I use.

Recently though, I got a small air compressor. It worked wonders for taking that fine layer of dust off, but it also worked \'wonders\' on any static grass, sand or other bits that weren\'t properly glued down.

 

[Corvus]

Specialized computer stores sell cans (like varnish spray) with compressed air and a small tube on the end for cleaning laptop keyboards and other parts where dust might gather... maybe you could give that a try...

 

[DELTADOG]

try a static brush

this colorfull brushes to clean up dust from desks, boards etc. works fine on minis to.

 

[finn17]

Make-up brush - not mine honestly!

My preferred instrument for this task is the big fluffy brush women use to apply face powder. I find it works an absolute treat.
Don\'t do what I did though, when I initially experimented with my wife\'s brush, and just use it without a THOROUGH cleaning. It completely ruined a model, covering it in a pale sticky gunge. I have now bought my very own ones and hide them away from herlol

 

[dauber22]

Similarly to (not)Finn\'s makeup brush, an old shaving brush also works well. I know these ar a bit of an anachronism anymore, but I still use one. It has to be a used one though. The bristles on a new one are probably too stiff. LEarned this trick back when I used to do stone lithography - great for dusting the stones without ruining all your work or getting any oils on the stone.

 

[freakinacage]

i also have used a makeup brush, again not mine but \'borrowed\' from one of my housemates. also use compressed air from my airbrush and the old huffing and puffing technique!

 

[tabithatan]

I\'d suggest big fluffy makeup brush or big fluffy art brush.... natural hair.. its softer.... and cheaper on an art brush... makeup brushes made of natural hair cost a bomb.....

also youneed this air blower..... has nozzle on one end and rubberised ball on the other....

 

[laurence]

Damn dust!!!

G\'day Barkel,
I know how you feel, dust can be such a nuisance! Take my place for example, I\'m share housing with friends that seem to hold a grudge against the ol\' vacuum cleaner and have three cats that love to shed fur.

If the dust is really stubborn you may want to dampen the soft bristles of your dust collecting brush with a little water. I find this works

\'Who you gonna call? Dustbusters\'

 

[kannan_fodder]

I use an old paint brush from back in the days I took art classes. One of those long handled jobbies for painting large designs on an oversized canvas. Mine has soft acrylic bristles and usually takes care of most of the dust. When the old brush fails, I\'ve carefully washed my minis with warm water and a mild soap.