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[tubby tomo]

 )hi all we all get dust on our model es Ive found the easiest way to clean the dust off and no smears nice and shine spray on window lean the one with vinegar set model on angle so it can run off then spray with water works well

[andygh]

Dry paintbrush and an empty airbrush works for me

[polaris]

Dear Tomo,

I think your Topic might possibly be better under a different Heading? Tech. or similar? However...

I would be careful with using any chemicals to clean models, since it might upset paint or decals, etc.. If the model is lacquered then there 'probably' wouldn't be much of a problem, but 'treatments' on unlacquered paintwork might have undesired affects?! - don't forget vinegar is an acid however much diluted - and it might like cotton and similar things!

If 'heavy' dust must be removed, then compressed air is obviously best (however applied - but not 'too much' pressure of course!), but I find round type fine haired dusting brushes best with a bit of puffing at the same time - usually four inch handles with 2 inches of bristles (the type, or one of the types, used for finger print dusting). Ok, so it takes a bit of time and care, but it get's the job done.

At the end of the day the best solution is to keep the model in a proper case, or, 'sheeted' over with an opened up thin white type bin bag (all except one of my vessels is 'sheeted' over... and one is in a case). With all except the one, just a bit of huffing and puffing get's the fine stuff off with no problem!

Regards, Bernard

[Wasyl]

A solution of vinegar does it for me,weather on treated surfaces,or not,i have a book on all the uses for vinegar,you,d be amazed on what you can do with it,like adding to your daily wash in the w/machine,cleaning dust from furniture,helping to age brass props etc,yes Tomo you stick with the Vinegar,and you won,t go far wrong,

Wullie

[Turbulent]

I spray mine with a soluotion of Screen wash & follow it up with it up with plane water, the Subs gets the same treatment but stood out in the rain if possible.
Never had any problems with "reactions" 

[ray123]

i use good ole fairy liquid  doe's the job fine   &for getting dust off i use a 'make up' brush lots of fine hairs that get into the smallist of places!!   
regards ray