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Originally Posted by plane fanatic
But over a period of time wouldn't that satin/gloss finish become dull or somewhat flat in appearance after being exposed to the elements? just wondering. Jeff
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Certainly a finish that's exposed to strong sun, dust, and dirt will weather but there's also the question of how long a vehicle would be in use. Often aircraft (nor their pilots) wouldn't be around long enough to get too faded.
I go for what I think looks best in scale. Just like colors are lightened with the reduction in size, I find a glossy model looks toy-like. But dead-flat doesn't seem right either, so a combo of flat and satin does it for me. And small gloss pieces, like a varnished prop, help to break up an otherwise uniform finish.