Hi there
I would like to ask what other modellers use for matt coat or clear coat between base coat and washes etc. I use Tamiya acrylics for base coat and artists oils for washes, followed by pastels etc.
I know many modellers use Future, but I have never tried this.
I believe ModelMaster make a decent clear coat.
Thanks in advance
Regards
Garth
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Clear / Matt Coat
garthj

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Posted: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 07:27 AM UTC
tread_geek

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Posted: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 06:49 AM UTC
Garth, for what it's worth I've pretty much standardized using Tamiya X-22 Clear as opposed to Future. For a flat coat I use Modelmaster 4636 Flat Clear Acryl. I have tried several flat clears but always ended up with problems (chalking or semi-gloss look).
Cheers,
tread_geek
Cheers,
tread_geek
tkkultist

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Posted: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 04:11 PM UTC
for flat I like testors dull cote - very soft matte finish
I also sometimes like floquil clear as it leaves the paint looking naked (can hardly tell that I have coated it at all)
I also sometimes like floquil clear as it leaves the paint looking naked (can hardly tell that I have coated it at all)
garthj

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Posted: Friday, December 25, 2009 - 03:52 AM UTC
Hello
Thank you very much, very helpful.
Regards
Garth
Thank you very much, very helpful.
Regards
Garth
bat-213

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Posted: Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 01:14 PM UTC
hi guys,i have used futuer as a clear cote,and used testers dullcoteon top,bear in mind the
future should dry overnite befor the dullcote.
future should dry overnite befor the dullcote.
Posted: Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 01:42 PM UTC
I use Future as the clear coat, then Testor Spray Flat. I use oils for washes and like how decals sit sandwiched between coats of Future.
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