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OK I had a nice post planned showing you all my first attempt as pre-shading panel lines, but I cannot for the life of me work out how to insert my pictures! All I see is 'Insert Image from URL'. Can anyone help me out? How can I post a picture from my computer?

Thanks Troy, you've been really helpful! I'll have a go with the W&N matt and gloss varnishes and post the results! Will try on a scrap kit first and then apply it to my current model.

Thank you Troy, this is really helpful! I've done some googling and found this Winsor and Newton Galeria gloss varnish - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Winsor-Newton-Galeria-Acrylic-Varnish/dp/B001HJN0GY. Do you think this would work as a base coat before applying oil based washes? Also Winsor and Newton Galeria make this Matt varnish - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Winsor-Newton-Galeria-Acrylic-Varnish/dp/B001HJLB1A. Would this work to finish the model and seal in the wash? Thank you for your help! As a noobie it is much appreciated

Hi Dragon Lance, Thank you for your reply! I am brush painting. I have no problem with smells. So as I have painted mainly with enamels and plan to do an oil based wash, should I use an acrylic gloss varnish? Do you have any recommendations as to the type or brand? Also, is it safe to use the acrylic varnish over areas of the model which I have painted with acrylic paint such as the landing gear?

Hello All! I am posting as I could really do with some advice from the experts! Essentially I am currently trying to improve my modelling, and have decided to try and use a pin wash to highlight the panel lines in the aircraft I am currently making. Before this is done I have read that you should coat the model with a gloss varnish in order to allow the wash to flow better over the model’s surface. I have therefore been looking into buying a gloss varnish, but have been stunned by the variety on offer and am really confused as to the difference between them all. I really don't want to end up using a varnish which will melt away either my paint work or the decals. My model is painted predominantly with Humbrol enamel paints, with some acrylic paint used on the landing gear. I was hoping to use an oil based wash to highlight the panel lines, which I would neaten up with a cotton bud dipped in white spirit (although I am open to advice on this front if you think a water based wash would be better?). Therefore what gloss varnish would you recommend? Should I look to get Enamel or Acrylic Varnish? Also which brands are best, as I have heard that some varnishes tend to go cloudy or yellow over time? Finally, although I need the gloss coat for applying washes I would like to have a matt finish to the aircraft. Therefore, which matt varnishes would you recommend for sealing the wash and decals and finishing off the aircraft? Thank you in advance!