Kari's bench 2021 -->

[KSaarni]

And I found from multiple sources an answer I feared ( and yes, I should have known that as well )



But no problem, amazingly I had these two fellows "hidden" in my drawer.. Had totally forgot about them...





- Kari

[mustang1989]

Ya see......I found out about this the hard way. Enamel over Lacquer is alright but NOT the other way around. Glad you were able to find an alternative.

This was when I was painting my ghost flames over my red '56 F-100 a few years back. The flames were lacquer and the base red coat was enamel. Thankfully.....it was a light enough coat that I got by with wet sanding the imperfections out of it and was able to clear coat it with decent results. It could've turned out a disaster though.

[KSaarni]

Ya see......I found out about this the hard way. Enamel over Lacquer is alright but NOT the other way around. Glad you were able to find an alternative.]

Uhh... A sort of a lucky call there Joe!

- Kari

[LyleW]

Looks great! Let’s go Kari!

[speedgraflex]

My goal is exactly like yours, Kari—build an aircraft before the end of the year. To that end, your work is of the highest standard! Since I have watched from your FB posts I don’t have the nitty gritty of each part of the assembly process. I see a beautifully molded kit and very careful assembly. Also I like the flourishes which are yours—the color modulation of the cockpit reminds me of a Singer Sargent painting—a flurry of strokes building the final impression, with glazes underscoring specific details. My fervent wish for you this outing is a finished aircraft on the shelf, and I am supporting you wholeheartedly in this endeavor, my friend.

[KSaarni]

Looks great! Let’s go Kari!

Yes I go !


- Kari

[KSaarni]

My goal is exactly like yours, Kari—build an aircraft before the end of the year. To that end, your work is of the highest standard! Since I have watched from your FB posts I don’t have the nitty gritty of each part of the assembly process. I see a beautifully molded kit and very careful assembly. Also I like the flourishes which are yours—the color modulation of the cockpit reminds me of a Singer Sargent painting—a flurry of strokes building the final impression, with glazes underscoring specific details. My fervent wish for you this outing is a finished aircraft on the shelf, and I am supporting you wholeheartedly in this endeavor, my friend.

Many thanks Bruce, very much appreciated!

- Kari

[keavdog]

Thanks for the bottom/top coat post. I always have to look it up outside of acrylic. Very helpful.

[BlackSheep214]

Hmmm…. I never use nor have any lacquer based clearcoat / paints in my stash to worry about it.
That’s a good thing I suppose.

[KSaarni]

Thanks for the bottom/top coat post. I always have to look it up outside of acrylic. Very helpful.

True, I also need to look it up everytime, but now at least I know where to find it!

Hmmm…. I never use nor have any lacquer based clearcoat / paints in my stash to worry about it.
That’s a good thing I suppose.

Makes it definitely easier!

- Kari