Tamiya Flat

perhaps is can add some length as well.

as for me i alkways stick to polly scale clear flat. good stuff that.  

So what is the age of an "adult modeler " ? Maybe we are not mature enough to figure out how to use it . LoL

Page 3 yet ?

Shellback wrote:

So what is the age of an "adult modeler " ? Maybe we are not mature enough to figure out how to use it . LoL Page 3 yet ?

There an age listed to the right of the flammable symbol (14+). Individual maturity levels is left to the discretion of the modelers. It would be best if we didn't ask our significent others for their opinion...

MusicCity wrote:

Scott, it pains me to do this... Which clearly (pun intended) shows it as a paint. Ooops, my bad.  It does indeed read "Paint" on the main label. A "Base" to a paint manufacturer has a very specific meaning.  It is the vehicle into which pigments, thinners, and (sometimes) other mediums are mixed to create true "Paint".  I can see where, to a company that makes paint, labeling it as a base would be all that is necessary.

 Reading the directions certainly does not suggest anything but straight from the bottle use. "Stir slowly and very carefully before use. Allow one hour drying time before recoating...Use Tamiya Acrylic thinner (X-20A)" which, except for the designation of X-20A, are exactly the same directions as on their clear gloss and is essentially what is on the PollyScale flat, thought they suggest longer times between coats. Their website says this about hte Falt Base: "At this time, no further information is available about this product.
We are constantly updating product information, pricing, and details
so please check back later."

Bgrigg wrote:

Shellback wrote: So what is the age of an "adult modeler " ? Maybe we are not mature enough to figure out how to use it . LoL Page 3 yet ? There an age listed to the right of the flammable symbol (14+). Individual maturity levels is left to the discretion of the modelers. It would be best if we didn't ask our significent others for their opinion...

Hmmmm , i dont have to ask her , she just tells me "to grow up " !

Tankmaster7 wrote:

perhaps is can add some length as well.   as for me i alkways stick to polly scale clear flat. good stuff that.

(I just wish I would of known it before I ruined a nice A-4)

gulfstreamV wrote:

Tankmaster7 wrote: perhaps is can add some length as well.   as for me i alkways stick to polly scale clear flat. good stuff that.   Yeah I use the same, good stuff no problems. Tamiya Flat Base is well known as a additive to dull or flatten gloss or semi-gloss paint.        (I just wish I would of known it before I ruined a nice A-4)

Bummer man.  You'd think though that Tamiya would wake up and include decent directions on how to use it.  I'm sure many people have learned that lesson the hard way. 

so... are

Ok, just doing my part to take this tread to page 3  

Hey Scott, when you use your mix Future and Tamiya Flat, are you airbrushing a heavy coat? Or do you just slowy build it up?

Gun Tech wrote:

Ok, just doing my part to take this tread to page 3   Hey Scott, when you use your mix Future and Tamiya Flat, are you airbrushing a heavy coat? Or do you just slowy build it up?

Usually I do one medium/heavy coat.  I lightly spray the hard to get at areas first.  Then start at one end or side and work my way across.  Put it sideways, spray from one end to the other etc.  until all the areas have been covered at least twice.  That usually gives me the look I'm trying for.

Bgrigg wrote:

Way to go Scott, finally made it to page 3!

muwahahahahaaaaa... It's all part of my evil plan to take over the world!!!