Dust Damage (1 Viewer)

[Old Guard]

I do not have the largest collection but space is limited for display. So my brave Napoleonic troops and Africa Korp stand on bookshelf and other display areas uncovered. Now none of these troops get direct sunlight. However normal dust is another question. Can dust damage my men and tanks? If dust can damage them how can I protect them without putting them in a display case which is not an option right now? Do you guys have any suggestions on the best way to dust them?

All help and suggestions are appreciated.

Old Guard

 

[wadepat]

Old Guard,

I am uncertain about damage that might be caused by the accumulation of dust on your figures, but certainly dusting them is good practice. Someone on an earlier thread (I don't remember who or on what thread) suggested using a blush brush to dust them. I immediately purchased one to discover that the blush brush is very soft and does a great job on the figures. Until you develop a more protected display space, you might consider dusting them with a blush brush.

Warm regards,

Pat

 

[noli-poli]

Old Guard,

I am uncertain about damage that might be caused by the accumulation of dust on your figures, but certainly dusting them is good practice. Someone on an earlier thread (I don't remember who or on what thread) suggested using a blush brush to dust them. I immediately purchased one to discover that the blush brush is very soft and does a great job on the figures. Until you develop a more protected display space, you might consider dusting them with a blush brush.

Warm regards,

Pat

Dust have fine abrasive quality. I suggest blowing it off first before brushing with a soft brush.

N-P

 

[Njja]

Dust will, over time pick up moisture in the room and become more difficult

to remove, but it should cause no damage to the paint. A soft bush as

suggested should do the trick. I use boars hair (natural bristle) paint brushes.

If the dust gets away from you and will not come off, you may clean most

surfaces with COLD water & a little dish detergent, be sure to rinse and dry.

Never use hot water as this will dull many paint surfaces, as will many soaps.

Njja

 

[Tony Neville]

Another tip that we use here in the dispaly room at K&C UK is to use a Photographers 'Puffer Brush' these are used to clean camera lenses and are cool as they a do the air puffing and brushing at the sametime.

It is basically a brush with a rubber bladder as the handle and you puff they brush simple.

Tony

 

[zup66]

i dont think dust cause damages, , the very important thing is preserve the figure by the direct sun light

 

[Old Guard]

I would just like to thank everyone for their great ideas. I will be getting a soft brush to take care of my soldiers.

Thanks,
Old Guard