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    November 2005
flat base
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 11:17 AM
hi
this may sound like a dumb question, but im a newbie so here goes... :)

i bought some tamiya flat base by accisent the other day and was wondering what the hell it was? is it a primer or like a fllat overcoat?
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Tochigi, Japan
Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 11:37 AM
Howdy, tominator!
You add the flat base to Tamiya's gloss paints to make them flat (or to their flat paints to make them flatter). Do not use it by itself as a flat coat! I've heard the results are pretty weird, like a white, chalky, blotchy finish. .
~Brian
  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: USA
Posted by MusicCity on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 11:47 AM
Like J-Hulk said, don't use it by itself. You can also mix it with Future and use that for a dull coat. Future is usually glossy, but mixing acrylic flat base with it will give it a clear flat finish.
Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 12:30 PM
yeah, and if you don't have white paint left, DO NOT USE IT AS A SUBSTITUTE!!! (I learned this the hard way)
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 19, 2004 10:08 AM
hehehe
thanks guys, i finally know what it is :)
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