| Cacique Caribe | 15 Apr 2009 10:39 p.m. PST |
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| BillChuck | 16 Apr 2009 3:39 a.m. PST |
I think those are one of the few figures that would do better with a gloss coat than a matte coat. |
| Allen57 | 16 Apr 2009 4:23 a.m. PST |
Do a test piece with whatever you decide to use. I coated a bunch of WWI biplanes with Future floorwax. After allowing two days to dry I sprayed them with Dullcote. Some turned very dark. I asked about this and was told that Dullcote reacts differently with different paints. I dont understand how this can happen when the paints were sealed with the Future but it did. |
| avidgamer | 16 Apr 2009 5:56 a.m. PST |
I use Krylon 1303 which is a gloss sealer. It never yellows and protects VERY well. I give all my models two light coats with this and then one shot of a dulling spray. Done! |
| ScottBrooks | 16 Apr 2009 6:23 a.m. PST |
You might try the Plaid brand Acrylic Matte Sealer. It's a tad bit glossy, no matter what the outside label claims! Still works, I usually hit mine with a quick dash of Dullcote to take out any shine. |
| vutpakdi | 16 Apr 2009 7:03 a.m. PST |
When spraying with a can, I like Krylon UV Resistant Matte followed by Krylon UV Resistant Matte. Krylon is readily available at Hobby Lobby and Michaels, and the frequent 40% coupons off make for a good buy. Ron |
| 28mmMan | 16 Apr 2009 7:37 a.m. PST |
Agreed on the Krylon UV or other Krylon…I use the crystal clear on my larger projects without issue. |
| Who asked this joker | 16 Apr 2009 7:56 a.m. PST |
I think I'd go with gloss coat as mentioned above. these guys look like the aliens from "Aliens" movie. They should be slimy and shiny. John |
 Legion 4   | 16 Apr 2009 8:06 a.m. PST |
I use Dullcote & Krylon/UV … But for those … I agree a gloss coat … |
| Lion in the Stars | 16 Apr 2009 9:04 a.m. PST |
Testor's Glosscote (or whatever they call it now), or the Krylon. Krylon should be cheaper. |
| ming31 | 16 Apr 2009 9:31 a.m. PST |
future floor finish with a teny tiny little bit of interference powder so they shift colors in the light |
| Cacique Caribe | 16 Apr 2009 9:36 a.m. PST |
Hmm Ok then . . . if I were to go glossy on the figures, how could I go matte on the bases? CC |
| Legion 4 | 16 Apr 2009 4:42 p.m. PST |
Brush on Clear Flat from Polly's or Modelmaster … |
| Cacique Caribe | 16 Apr 2009 4:48 p.m. PST |
Ahhh. I'll do that this very weekend. Thanks, Legion! CC |
| Cacique Caribe | 18 Apr 2009 2:50 p.m. PST |
And I guess that, from now on, whenever I paint these xenomorphs I should spray on the sealer/gloss before I add the sand and gravel to bases. Right? CC |
| BillChuck | 20 Apr 2009 4:14 p.m. PST |
Shouldn't make a difference. The sealer will just help hold the base texture in place if you spray afterward. |
