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Brian
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Post subject: Protective Coating  Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 3:27 pm |
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What do folks use as a protective coating over GW type paints & washes ?
Thanks.
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DaveH
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 7:50 pm |
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Testor's Dullcote. Never found anything better.
Only comes in small cans, but if you batch spray models it goes further. You should only ever varnish in warm dry conditions to avoid white-spotting etc, but Dullcote always finishes clear and matt - never comes out shiny.
For metals that will get a bit of handling I use GW's Ardcoat first (gloss varnish is harder so protects better) then Dullcote over the top. For most stuff, I just Dullcote and if I want something gloss like a jewel, sword, or inside a creatures mouth, paint on 'Ardcoat from a pot afterwards.
Toyworld stock Testor's, not sure where else. Make sure you get Dullcote not gloss.
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|twynsic|e
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 8:02 pm |
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Acorn models also sell Dullcote at about 11 dollars a can.
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slayer
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 8:59 pm |
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i spray with Ardcoat (harder wearing) then paint with Vallejo matt vanish
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Warpmaster
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 11:28 pm |
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Dull coat offers little protection for metal models.I spray every metal with several coats of gloss and then a coat of dull coat to get rid of the shine
Tamyia also me dull coat too
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