Hairspray question.

[The Zod]

Later today,I will be buying some hairspray,as I want to try this method of weathering.

Can this stuff be sprayed onto paint,or should I put a barrier,like acrylic wax on first?

Should I spray it all over the model? I have seen a youtube video of it being sprayed from an airbrush,not sure if I want to do it that way.

Should I put the markings on before I spray the hairspray on?

 

[moon puppy]

I think yes on the markings, they need to be on before the hairspray. The rest i'll leave to those who have successfully done it.

 

[Bagge]

would do the markings after, otherwise they are hidden under the toplayer

 

[Iron Mike]

The markings would have been done prior to the whitewash, I believe. Use a ball of Blue Tac or Silly Putty to mask an area over the markings and you've got it made. As we said before, sealing the base paint protects it from removal during the whitewash weathering.
Brush or spray? The real thing was brushed or mopped, so I don't think you can go too far wrong either way. I would highly dilute the whitewash though and start removing it before it cured. Have fun.

 

[Iron Mike]

This should answer most of the questions.

https://www.modelersalliance.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=288:winter-camouflage-using-the-hair-spray-technique&catid=48:john-steinman&Itemid=68

 

[sharkman]

This is good, i want to try this someday too!

 

[kryptosdaddy]

Thanks for posting this Mike- ok dumb question of the day, we have all seen and heard of the use of hairspray as a weathering tool, but just what does the hair spray do? Does it form a layer that allows you to brush off the whitewash. Or is it something else? Please forgive my ignorance. CR

 

[Bagge]

KD the hairspray form a layer between the different paints that can be dissolved with water and by so rubbing off some of the topcoat to simulate wear and chipping of the paint.

Just going over the top paint with a stiff brush or toothpicks dipped in water.

//Mats

 

[reconron]

Here's a video showing Mike Rinaldi doing a demonstation on the hairspray technique;


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7dfxLjr8H7E

If you don't trust yourself with hairspray, there are always some alternative products called Chipping Fluid,Worn Effets etcetera from several firms.

Greetings,Ron.

 

[The Zod]

Thanks everyone. Hopefully this StuG 111 will turn out well. I have some old Tamiya hulls I will do some testing first. :v