Tamiya Flat Base [X-21]??

Nathan T

Member since
March 2010
From: MN

Posted by Nathan T on Monday, February 15, 2016 6:35 PM

Enough with the dead threads already...

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modelmaker66

Member since
July 2013
From: Chicago area

Posted by modelmaker66 on Monday, February 15, 2016 5:26 PM

you need to mix it with tamiya gloss or future 2:1, 3:1, 4:1 gloss to clear ratio depending on the desired sheen. you need to experiment for waht is best for you.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 5, 2003 5:29 PM

I've tried to mix Future ( Klear here in England ) with Tamiya Flat base X-21 and it didn't work. I don't know if I mixed the right proportions or if the Klear isn't working properly. It doesn't seem to give a good bright sheen when applied on his own (even after several coats). It's an old bottle, maybe I should get a new one.

Have a good modelling ! Smile [:)]

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 5, 2003 5:26 PM

The Pollyscale stuff is Great.
But if you can find it, try Model Master Acryil Clear Flat.

QUOTE: Originally posted by Andy Mullen

Thanks for the help guys. I shall now see if I can get some of the Testors...dont seem to able to find it in the UK though. I can only seem to find Humbrol, Pollyscale and XtraColor.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 5, 2003 4:06 PM

Andy, try mixing some of the flat-base with Future. I've had pretty good success mixing about 20% X-21 with 80% Future. This gives a pretty good flat finish. Make sure to try it on a test piece before applying to your masterpiece...

M.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 5, 2003 5:00 AM

Thanks for the help guys. I shall now see if I can get some of the Testors...dont seem to able to find it in the UK though. I can only seem to find Humbrol, Pollyscale and XtraColor.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 4, 2003 6:56 PM

Im pretty sure flat base x-21 is to be used by mixing it with another colour, not as coat. :)

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Sunday, May 4, 2003 6:25 PM

Both upnorth and nzgunnie have this one nailed. It is not to be used as a matt finish, try Testor's dull-cote, I've used it for years with no problems. Just make sure that you don't put it on too thick.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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nzgunnie

Member since
February 2003
From: New Zealand

Posted by nzgunnie on Sunday, May 4, 2003 4:20 PM

I've never used it, but I've read the instructions....It is for mixing in with Tamiya gloss paints to make them flat, I'd rather buy matt paints to begin with (hence never having used it).

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upnorth

Member since
December 2002
From: Canada / Czech Republic

Posted by upnorth on Sunday, May 4, 2003 3:16 PM

From what I gather, that product is for mixing into gloss or semi gloss paints in the Tamiya range to make them flat when you paint them on.

I generally stay away from Tamiya paint, but from those I know who use it, it's not uncommon for people to mistake the product for a straight flat varnish and have similar problems that you had.