Flat Future

I have had some experience with mixing Tamiya Flat Base and Future. Use caution because I have had some of my airplanes go a bitg white because of it.

I use Tamiya flat base mixed to a MAX of about 25-30% to Future for a flat/satin clear over my models. I have not had any hassles with it over the decals, I did however once had the future gloss coat (before decals) affected and softened by to much aplication of micro sol.

If you go for the flatbased mixed future, be very carefull not to spray to mush and let it pool in pannellines ect as it will leave white marks , just nice wet coats to cover the model.

Theuns

I stand corrected, assuming he was actually using xf-86 and not the base, i have read posts where ppl didnt know about the base. Think ill get the xf-86 and give it a try, cheers!

talentless

i was not aware tamiya did a flat clear. The DO do a flat clear BASE which is used for mixing with a gloss paint in various ratios to obtain different levels of ...erm... flatness. this "base" is not supposed to be used on its own,

XF-86 Flat Clear. It's been available for about a year or so, but I haven't tried it so I'm not familiar with it. As far as I'm aware, it's not the same as the flat base (X-21). Just thin and go.

i was not aware tamiya did a flat clear. The DO do a flat clear BASE which is used for mixing with a gloss paint in various ratios to obtain different levels of ...erm... flatness. this "base" is not supposed to be used on its own,

I may be wrong of course.

i think this base can also be mixed with future (both acrylic after all) again i could be wrong. more googling required.

And for best results, use the flat clear that comes in little bottles, thinned and applied with your airbrush..  Don't use those spray cans- it comes out like a fire hose and is very easy to create runs and curtains on your model.

Remember, you must apply decals to a glossy surface.  So you do not want to apply a dull coat until after you finish applying the decals.  Decal solvent as opposed to setting solution is indeed quite strong and can affect some paints (although, not all).  Try using setting solution instead of solvent.  Use solvent only if absolutely needed.  However, I know folks who use decal solvent over future and say it works.  Also, I believe Tamiya clears are acrylics, and should be okay over future.  You might try a test by painting a piece of scrap plastic, putting future over it, and  then trying the clear flat over that.  Just allow the future to dry a day or two.