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Post by larryr on Nov 4, 2020 16:33:33 GMT
I used Testors Dullcote for my 1000+ Napoleonics. However I have almost completed my HYW project and worried that Dullcote will be too matte for the armor that I'd like to keep shiny. Any suggestions?
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Post by timurilank on Nov 4, 2020 17:09:07 GMT
I have not had a problem as I do not spray a heavy coat of varnish.
A box is helpful so I may rotate the sheet with figures and keep the wind at bay.
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Post by larryr on Nov 4, 2020 17:17:07 GMT
I have not had a problem as I do not spray a heavy coat of varnish. A box is helpful so I may rotate the sheet with figures and keep the wind at bay. does it dull out the shine of the armor? |
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Post by timurilank on Nov 4, 2020 19:13:19 GMT
I have not had a problem as I do not spray a heavy coat of varnish. A box is helpful so I may rotate the sheet with figures and keep the wind at bay. does it dull out the shine of the armor? Not really, but then the application is more a mist. The figures are rotated a quater turn which is enough varnish. Certain colours (light) will seem bleached, but I have no problem with metal paint (Vallejo). Follow the link and you will find a picture of the box. Since the photo, the box has been replace once. dbagora.blogspot.com/2011/11/love-painting-horses-carolingian-light.html |
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Post by larryr on Nov 4, 2020 20:47:35 GMT
OK I will do a test spray on some lesser noble. Was not sure if there was another product what worked to protect the paint while keeping the shine of armor. I don't like shiny figures so Dullcote was always my go to spray, I just didn't have to deal with armor. Thanks for the response.
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Post by goragrad on Nov 4, 2020 21:25:47 GMT
I use the Ace Hardware brand stain and varnish combination product with a satin finish that leaves armor still 'shiny.'
I have thought of going back over the non-metal portions of figures with Dulcote or a similar product as they also have a bit of 'shine.'
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Post by genoansteel on Nov 5, 2020 11:28:37 GMT
I believe the standard practice is to Dullcote, then brush on gloss varnish on the parts you want shiny.
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Post by larryr on Nov 5, 2020 13:51:36 GMT
I believe the standard practice is to Dullcote, then brush on gloss varnish on the parts you want shiny. I was thinking that but have too many and they are already based. |
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