Angus Tura Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Dear All, I have three models painted with Mr.Hobby (aqueous) acrylics and now ready for a top, matt coat. I have previously had a disaster with tamiya gloss clear over Mr.Hobby where the varnish semi-dissolved the paint underneath which went splotchy as a result. So, I'm a bit paralysed. I thought I would try Humbrol acrylic spray-can matt over the Mr.Hobby. Does any one have experience of that? Is there something safer or better? TIA Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintsPhil Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 The humbrol rattle cans have a bad reputation for going frosty so you may want to read about on that before you decide. I would recommend either Vallejo Acrylic Matt varnish or the Windsor and Newton Matt varnish. I have used both of these over various paints, including the aqueous Mr Hobby paints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I've experienced many disasters with trying to get a flat coat. Humbrol enamel varnish goes frosty & leaves the model looking just plain dusty. I tried a can of their acrylic aerosol but this just "crazes" the enamel beneath. Whether it Works properly over acrylic paint I can't say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanF Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I regularly use AK Interactive ultra matte varnish over Mr Hobby, with outstanding results. Hope this helps! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Tura Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Thanks chaps. Trip to model shop now! Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Winsor & Newton Galeria matt varnish, thin with Tamiya X-20A or distilled water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirageiv Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I spray Winsor & Newton matt thinned with Mr.color thinner (self levelling or normal) and found it works great. I've not had any odd reactions yet with all sorts of paints thinned with the same thinners below this matt layer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus Tura Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Thanks again. I got some mig airbrush-ready stuff and some tamiya matt in a jar (i.e. not a spray) which is new to me. I usually use tamiya thinners with the Gunze aqueous. So, hopefully that won't be too "hot". I'll let you know how I get on, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Late to the party (as usual), but a shout for my fave flat varnish: Revell Acrylic. But use only Revell Aqua Color thinner -I did try Mr Levelling thinner, and what happened while mixing in the airbrush cup was just too weird! Otherwise, this stuff ignores the paint job, sprays well, brushes OK and is very...flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDYMO1962 Posted September 5, 2016 Share Posted September 5, 2016 Avoid Humbrol Acrylic Gloss varnish like the plague! It's basically a Matt grey coating that will ruin any plane you spray it on, he says,having just trashed months of work on a Revell DC-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan76 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I use Future to gloss coat with. Works great and is dirt cheap. Depending on what country you are in, it could also be referred to as Pledge or Klear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasparov Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 After having one too many bad experiences with Humbrol clear, of any sort, I steer well away of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserguy Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Hi Angus I've started using Winsor and Newton matt and gloss varnishes, and haven't looked back since. They are the best I have ever used, and that's quite a few. Best Wishes, Will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazmill Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 ^^^ As above, I've been using W&N Galeria Matt varnish thinned with a little water and have been impressed with the results. Gives a really Matt finish. The gloss is also good for a coat before adding decals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papas29 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) On 28/6/2016 at 5:08, IanF said: I regularly use AK Interactive ultra matte varnish over Mr Hobby, with outstanding results. Hope this helps! Ian Can I used AK gloss and matte over tamiya? Thanks Edited July 29, 2020 by Papas29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tojo72 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 I have been using the Alclad stuff, really like it.I use their Aqua-Gloss which is an acrylic, and their Klear Kote Flat which is a Lacquer base.Both worked fine over Tamiya,and Vallejo for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanF Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 16 hours ago, Papas29 said: Can I used AK gloss and matte over tamiya? Thanks I've not used their gloss, but have used the matte over Tamiya acrylics with no ill effects. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papas29 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 32 minutes ago, IanF said: I've not used their gloss, but have used the matte over Tamiya acrylics with no ill effects. Ian Thanks brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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