Pastels over Flat or Gloss?

I put pigments over either Vallejo or W&N matt varnishes.   Any final coat - matt or gloss - will reduce the effect of pigments.  It's just how light behaves.  

I find its best to put the pastels on at the very end, and then avoid handling as much as possible. I have not tried them on a gloss finish, so can't give a comparison.

Thanks for the tip Chris-k. I'll keep that in mind.

Bish - i agree, but was just curious as to how you would use pastels if you wanted a gloss finish.

I guess, however, thinking about it, no vehicle that's covered with dirt would be looking very glossy though.

Pigments won't stick to a glossy surface unless you apply them with, say, Elmer's glue.  

If you want to make clean areas of a model look a little bit glossy after applying pigments, rub those areas with a piece of paper towel.  That'll make them look satin or semi-glossy depending on how much you rub.

cml

Thanks for the tip Chris-k. I'll keep that in mind.

Bish - i agree, but was just curious as to how you would use pastels if you wanted a gloss finish.

I guess, however, thinking about it, no vehicle that's covered with dirt would be looking very glossy though.

As far as military models go, probably not. Though didn't some US aircraft used in the Pacific have a gloss finish, they might get some dirt on them.

But if you were doing cars with a gloss finish, they could get dirt over them.

I only apply pigments over flat coat,they adhere better,also no overcoat on them.