[frankthetank]

has any one ever hear of or used Matte finish for your models ii got it at micheals the can says permanent protective matte finish eliminates the glossy sheen non yellowing moisture resistant driies in imnutes . if u have use it how many coats do u use?

[Ratman_tf]

I'm currently using armory spray matte.

I held the can a bit too far from the Crisis Suit I was finishing, and it kind of "frosted". If you hold it too close, the finish starts to run and looks horrible. It takes a bit of practice to get it right, but if you do light coats (I use 2 or possibly 3 light coats) you should be fine.

I couldn't imagine gaming with unfinished models. I'd be afraid of chipping the paint. :'(

[frankthetank]

Originally Posted by Ratman_tf

I'm currently using armory spray matte.

I held the can a bit too far from the Crisis Suit I was finishing, and it kind of "frosted". If you hold it too close, the finish starts to run and looks horrible. It takes a bit of practice to get it right, but if you do light coats (I use 2 or possibly 3 light coats) you should be fine.

I couldn't imagine gaming with unfinished models. I'd be afraid of chipping the paint. :'(

just the metal models chip piaint the plastic dont

[Waldo_Pepper]

A lot of people (not me though) spray their models with a gloss hard coat first (the gloss enamel stuff is a lot harder than acrylics) and then overspray with a matte finish - it gives you a very tough protective layer.

[frankthetank]

but i dont want that glossy look so is it ok to use the matte finish to protect paint from chiping or it wont work
?

[SynapsyS]

If you can get it, get Testors Dullcoat. All the "pros" use it, and apparently its the single best thing to use on models.

[frankthetank]

Originally Posted by SynapsyS

If you can get it, get Testors Dullcoat. All the "pros" use it, and apparently its the single best thing to use on models.

where can i find it at??

[soloplumber]

synapses is right and most hardware stores carry it. if not got to an art supplyhouse and ask for something ultra light, maybe for pastels or watercolors. ask them what they would try grab a couple of different ones and give em a try. thats really the only way to go. and yes the technique is important to stay a ways off, from the model frank. and get that cam i wanna see your starting technique.

[midnitexpress]

i use citadel matte varnish spray, 2/3 coats does the job. though you have to shake it really well and sometimes the first spray from a new can leaves a bit of a glossy finish as i unfortunately found out. matte satin aerosol leaves a metalic look without the glossy nastiness

[frankthetank]

Originally Posted by soloplumber

synapses is right and most hardware stores carry it. if not got to an art supplyhouse and ask for something ultra light, maybe for pastels or watercolors. ask them what they would try grab a couple of different ones and give em a try. thats really the only way to go. and yes the technique is important to stay a ways off, from the model frank. and get that cam i wanna see your starting technique.

i haqve a cam i just dont know how to post pics on the net?