Lets make a list of the best products around:
1) Best Filler
2) Best Decal Solutions
3) Best matt finish (varnish)
4) Best Primer

open to any new categories!
Thank you

1) Tamiya Putty (I think it was cheaper to buy a majority stake in Tamiya Japan, instead of the tons of their putty I bought over the years...)
2) None (I do my own decals nad I don't need any seting solution. Just an undercoat of Future, put the decal and seal it with another layer of Future and then a nice mat coat)



3) Testors Dullcote - Vallejo Matt Varnish (Acryl not the airbrush specific one)
4) Tamiya gray (spray can) or generic acrylic primer bougth at art crafts stores (I can airbrush it too)

Hi all

Scoccia - how do you make your decals? Can you start a thread or do an article with pics and explanation?

Sorry, I've completely avoided the question... I'll get back when I''ve had a chance to think.

All the best

Rowan

Good idea. I'll do it as soon as I can. There's already an article somewhere here that explains how to do your own decals (in the Features sections I think) that uses the same tech I use, but the artwork creation is quite different.
Ciao

Hi DVX

I'm going bend the rules, because I don't think there's always a single "best" in every category!
Instead, I'll say what I'm using at the moment and, where applicable, what I want to try out.

1. Filler. This is a classic "horses for courses" category - you just have to look at Holdfast's thread to see the range of views. I use 2 main fillers:
a. Superglue (CA) - it dries quickly (esp. with an accelerator) and feathers in beautifully,
b. Vallejo 400 Acrylic Putty - this is great for small jobs where you don't want to sand... just wipe off the excess with a cotton-bud dipped in nail varnish remover. It won't attack plastic - but will remove paint!
c. New to me is Superglue + Talcum Powder (as recommended by ZoomieE7 and Scoccia). I've only done a test but this seems amazing! It dries quickly and sands easily.

2. Decal solution.
a. I use Solvaset or SuperSol and dilute as neccesary. Nothing wrong any of the others - its just what's on the the shelf.
b. If all else fails, I float a decal in Klear (Future).

3. Matt Varnish.
a. I'm still using an old bottle of Micro Flat.
b. I've got some Vallejo matt varnish, but haven't tried it yet - anyone got any views?

4. Primer.
a. Humbol No1 mixed with cellulose (laquer) thinners to make a "hot" mix. Goes on quick and smooth.
b. I want to master Halford spray-can primers 'cause the rest of the world can be wrong!
c. Alclad primer. See the new Tamiya magazine. I haven't found any yet, but I want to try it...

Sorry to be so long-winded

All the best

Rowan

Best Filler: I put my money on Gunze's Mr Dissolved Putty.
Best Decal Solutions: Mr. Mark Softer by Gunze (with a bit of Future)
Best Matt Finish: Gunze's Clear Flat
Best Primer: Tamiya's Flat white.

1) Best Filler: Squadron white putty
2) Best Decal Solutions: Solvaset stuff
3) Best matt finish (varnish): Gunze's clear flat varnish
4) Best Primer: Tamiya gray spray can