- www.rapidonline.com
- Product code 87-0805 Ref AFC400D
- Can size is 400ml.
Review by Bill Curtis (2011)
I read this while looking at Andy’s article on the MiG-15…
“To remove any remaining dust or greasy finger marks, the model was cleaned with a toothbrush and Revell Model Shampoo. Unfortunately, Revell no longer market Model Shampoo which is a real shame because it cleans, dusts and degreases, whilst leaving an anti-static surface that is perfect for airbrushing. I sense that the name Model Shampoo probably dissuaded most conservative-minded modelers’ from buying it because it was seen as the ultimate gimmick product. However, it is a great aid to surface preparation and I have hoarded 4 cans which should last me until I receive my letter from the Queen. A perfect alternative would be anti-static cleaning foam which is readily and cheaply available on EBay; try searching for ‘AF FOAMCLENE 300ML ANTI-STATIC”
I was going to visit him to do some other items for the Techniques Bank and was really impressed at how his can of Revel Shampoo 
cleaned up the filed and sanded wheel we were working on. I had to see if this would work on some amour projects I was working on. After a check round on the internet I sent off to the above company for two cans and courtesy of my credit card and the guys at Rapid, I had them the next day even though the delivery stated was for a longer on the site. Well done guys I was able to try it on a scrap model a lot earlier than I thought.
I had an old Tamiya Brumbar which was part built so I decided to try it out on this. Using a sanding stick I filed the rough texture on the plates to get dust and small particles. When I had gone over the model I shook the can well then sprayed a small blob into my palm and using an old clean toothbrush started to scrub the model. This was repeated till the whole was done and then put aside to dry.
While this was happening I mixed up some Vallejo Grey Primer with thinner and water making it thinner than normal as I wanted to ensure I was taking it to near its limit to cover.
The cup loaded I started to mist on the primer and then added it in a heavier coat. A little too heavy in one part as it puddle but a tissue removed it and then recovered. I then used a hair dryer to dry out the paint and left it to harden while I cleaned my airbrush.
To test the adhesion I used Tamiya masking tape in two places pressed down hard and left for a few minutes before removing. No paint came away so at least with Tamiya plastic it works. The next test will be with Dragon Plastic.
Recommended so far…
Bill C.