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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Wagga Wagga, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Best Flat Clear to use
Posted by Bill Clarke on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 7:59 PM
Hi guys, I have a 1/72 Emhar A7V German tank. I have applied the base colour and camo, after decaling and weathering, what is the best flat coat to use ?.
I have used Tamiya acrylics. I would like to be able to apply it straight up no thinning if possible. Would Gunze flat clear H20 be suitable ?.

Thanks.
  • Member since
    March 2004
  • From: Placerville, CA USA
Posted by Mark Joyce on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 11:13 PM
Hi Bill,

Well, I don't know if it's the best (which is probably a matter of opinionWink [;)]), but I personally prefer Pollyscale Flat Clear. I thin it with a little distilled water, although I've heard others say they don't thin it at all. I get a very flat finish, which is what I'm usually looking for.

I haven't used Tamiya or Gunze flat, so can't comment on those.

Mark
Ignorance is bliss
  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: Phoenix,Az
Posted by 9x19mm on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 6:32 AM
I use Pollyscale as well.
  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: SETX. USA
Posted by tho9900 on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 6:56 AM
I haven't used Polly Scale Flat, but just picked up a bottle... only because I have heard so many praises from distinguished modellers here... Sounds like there is a consensus growing here! Wink [;)]
---Tom--- O' brave new world, That has such people in it!
  • Member since
    March 2004
Posted by plane mad on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:03 AM
Terstors dullcote lacquer has an excellent flat finish !!!!!!!!!!!!! and you'll have to thin it(why dont you want to thin by the way ? )..........something is jogging my memory about not spraying lacquer over acrylics,(might want to check that out first ) maybe someone can answer this.I always sprayed mine over an ennamel gloss (for my wash and decals)...........................Anyway , it has a great finish !!!!!!!!!!! best of luck ! Peter !
  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Keizer, Oregon
Posted by Model Grandpa on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:42 AM
I've been using Model Master Flat Clear Acryl. I thin it with a couple drops of distilled water and a drop of "Jet-Dry." Lays nice and flat.

I once sprayed Testor Dullcote lacquer over acrylic paint, not such a good idea, removed the acrylic paint on the high points.
Regards, Dan Building Scale Models At The Speed Of Dark
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