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David Taylor | 10 Mar 2024 10:11 a.m. PST |
I am looking for some advice on which spray varnish to use on 15mm tanks. I normally paint 15mm figures from earlier eras and use Windsor & Newton Professional Matt varnish which gives a very flat Matt finish. However, I think that this wouldn't look right on WW2 tanks. I am thinking that something which gives a very slight satin sheen might look better. What do those who paint 15mm tanks regularly use? Thanks in advance |
MajorB | 10 Mar 2024 10:21 a.m. PST |
I have never found it necessary to apply varnish to any painted models. |
TheOtherOneFromTableScape | 10 Mar 2024 11:27 a.m. PST |
There is a satin version, as well as a gloss, of Windsor & Newton Professional spray varnish. The satin should give a slight sheen. If you don't like it then resparay it matt. |
Titchmonster | 10 Mar 2024 3:28 p.m. PST |
Krylon low order indoor spray from Michael's |
79thPA ![Supporting Member of TMP Supporting Member of TMP](boards/icons/sp.gif) | 12 Mar 2024 8:57 a.m. PST |
I would use flat instead of satin, but it is a personal preferance. |
dantheman | 12 Mar 2024 4:47 p.m. PST |
cheap guy that I am, I use acrylic floor polish in a model spray gun. It does give a satin instead of a matt finish, but it is more durable than any model or art varnish. It does not turn glossy like I expected. Recommend it as my stuff takes a beating. |
TSD101 | 12 Mar 2024 5:44 p.m. PST |
I still use Testor's glosscote for the protective layer, then hit it with Testor's dullcote a day or two later when its fully cured. Very matte finish for vehicles and figs. I understand testor's changed the line though and its not as easy to acquire, I am still using old stock I bought. |
Trockledockle | 08 Apr 2024 10:25 a.m. PST |
You could consider a brush on artist's matt varnish from W&N or Daler and Rowney. I use both and my impression is that these are quite Matt but with a very slight sheen. However, they are more viscous so there is a danger that they can build up in crevices. Personally, I would stick to W&N spray. I think that there may have been a very slight sheen but this would have been covered by mud and dust and not noticeable in 15mm. My analogy would be 1/72 aircraft in bare aluminium- they don't look right if the finish is too glossy. Why not have a look at some 1/35 scale model photographs and see how much sheen they have? |
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