Model Railroad Hobbyist | Jun 2016 | #76 MRH Q-A-T column compiled by Joe Brugger Questions and Answers Solvaset and Vallejo paint Q. I almost had a disaster. I sprayed some Vallejo paint more than 48 hours ago. Tonight I used Microscale’s Micro Set first, floated an old Champ decal over some rivet detail, and when I was happy with the placement, plastered it with Walthers Solvaset. I figured old school chemicals for an old school decal. I got a splot of Solvaset over to the side and used a Q-Tip to gently blot it up. The Q-Tip came up with a bunch of the Vallejo paint. People on the internet say they use the Microscale system with Vallejo paint with no difficulty. It seems Solvaset is too strong for Vallejo paint. I’m pretty sure I’m using an old formula Solvaset – I have the same bottle my father used when I was a kid and I’m 50 this year. —GregW66 A. Tom Patterson: I have been using Vallejo Model Air paint for about two years now and have found the cured paint to be XX MRH QUESTIONS, ANSWERS, AND TIPS • INDEX • TABLE OF CONTENTS