I've been testing various materials and each has its strengths and weaknesses. Here's a quick summary of what I've found (some of which has been said already).
WSF - It's really strong and light so ideal for the games table. On the negative side it takes a bit of preparation as the material absorbs paint. A few coats of diluted PVA or Klear floor polish work well to seal the plane but often needs a few coats of paint and varnish for a smooth finish.
WSF Polished - All the advantages of
WSF, still needs sealing but less paint needed as the surface is already smooth. Negative - Loss of detail in the polishing process, saying that though, some larger planes have mainly flat surfaces and no detail to lose.
Detail - A smooth finish and great detail. Ok for a games table. I just undercoated and painted. I really liked my test of this and I've more in my next order. Negative - more brittle than
WSF but ok.
FUD - Incredible detail, just undercoat and paint. Ideal for pilots and Lewis guns where I often use a permanent marker. Negative - Not that tough, you wouldn't want your planes falling on the floor or bits may snap off and struts may break.
I hope my experiences help.
Ian
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