Micro-flat

st_gorder

Member since
January 2004

Micro-flat

Posted by st_gorder on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 11:10 AM

Hello everyone;

Anybody ever shot this stuff? I'm trying to tone down the Future gloss on my Devastator and it's not working too well. Do I apply in several light coats or can I use fewer heavier ones. Tried a heavy coat but didn't wick away the excess in a couple of spots. The result was a pool of flat that dried and spider-webbed and cracked. Any advice on using this sister product of Micro-Sol , -Set?

Thanks;
Steve Gorder

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maddafinga

Member since
March 2003
From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Posted by maddafinga on Thursday, April 14, 2005 9:11 PM

I've seen it at my lhs but never used it. I've had good luck with Humbrol matt clear and Tamiya flat base mixed with Future about 4 Future to 1flat base. The Humbrol has been my favorite so far. I've heard good stuff about Polly Scale clear flat, but haven't been able to put my hands on any yet. Good luck with your flat and keep us posted.

Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga

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qmiester

Member since
May 2003
From: Central USA

Posted by qmiester on Friday, April 15, 2005 8:44 PM

I used to use Micro Flat and Micro Gloss but have not used it in several years because all the models that I used them on tended to yellow after several years on the shelf. Now I use Testor's Dull Coat or Future (although if I want a really dull finish I use Walthers DDV). And yes, your'e better off spraying on several thin coats rather than one thick coat with any paint.

Quincy

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st_gorder

Member since
January 2004

Posted by st_gorder on Friday, April 15, 2005 9:27 PM

Thanks Madda and Quincy.
Steve

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st_gorder

Member since
January 2004

Posted by st_gorder on Saturday, April 16, 2005 4:53 PM

Also;
Will the spray can of Model Master Lacquer Lusterless(flat) that I have harm the acrylic finish of either the Future or the Micro-flat? ...or decals?
Steve

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crockett

Member since
April 2004
From: The cornfields of Ohio

Posted by crockett on Saturday, April 16, 2005 5:10 PM

Well I use Testors Dullcote over acrylics all the time. The only time I've had issues is if I didn't let the acrylic finish cure for at least a day.

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maddafinga

Member since
March 2003
From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Posted by maddafinga on Saturday, April 16, 2005 7:01 PM

Yep, you'd want to make sure your acrylic has cured and use light mist coats of the laquer dullcote. Since you're dealing with rattlecans, pull back and move quickly to get light coats. Build up slowly and you should be just fine.

Madda Trifles make perfection, but perfection is no trifle. -- Leonardo Da Vinci Tact is for those who lack the wit for sarcasm.--maddafinga

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st_gorder

Member since
January 2004

Posted by st_gorder on Saturday, April 16, 2005 9:43 PM

Madda and Crockett;

Thank you for invaluable info. After a couple of years, I'm still an amateur. I've now got several different types of enamel, acrylic and lacquer finishes. Now just trying to find out what works the best whether out of a rattle can or through an airbrush.

Thanks again,
Steve

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madmike

Member since
July 2003
From: Perth, Western Australia

Posted by madmike on Saturday, April 16, 2005 10:24 PM

IMHO, the best flat, semi and Gloss finishes are made by Pollyscale. They are acrylic and excellent to work with.

:cheers:

MikeJ

"I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." - Galileo Galilei

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st_gorder

Member since
January 2004

Posted by st_gorder on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 3:51 PM

Thanks MikeJ
Steve

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