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ScottRadom

Shogun of Saskatchewan
Are they going on a table? If yes then a matte coat I think is a must. I double coat all my mini's in two layers of testors spray on dullcote as everythign I paint is bound for the table. Even if something wasn't, I would still use it as I don't think it negatively affects the finish and it helps keep the mini safe in transport and stuff.
 
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Ritual

New member
devoncodain said:
Right know all i use is a matte clear coat. So i guess I should use a gloss the matte the gloss huh?
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If you use your minis for gaming I'd suggest you use a durable gloss varnish first, then apply matt varnish on top (Testors Dullcoat is one of the mattest). Testors on its own isn't as durable as many gloss varnishes.

I seldom varnish my minis at all. I only paint for display, and my minis don't get handled a lot when they're finished.

But, to return to your initial question... It may be a good idea to photograph the minis prior to varnishing, especially if you use a matt varnish that isn't completely flat (most matt varnishes aren't).
 
PegaZus

PegaZus

Stealth Freak
And, from when I picked up this tip, having gloss first and then matte will help you tell when your gaming piece needs some maintenance. If you can see a glossy spot, that's where the matte has worn off and needs a new coat of matte.
 
devoncodain

devoncodain

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I was curious it just seems that when I us the GW Matte Clear coat that it dulls the colors down. Most of my stuff and all that I paint for people are minis that get heavy use so I need a can of Gloss coat.

I have heard alot about Testors dull coat is it really that good?
 
devoncodain

devoncodain

New member
Wow all the cool stuff out there for minis I have no clue about. I am just know moving from GW paints into the P3 range.
What are your opinions on the P3 range of paints.
 
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Ritual

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P3 are great paints. They're very smooth and I find them very easy to handle. They tend to dry with a bit of shine, but usually I mix Vallejo Model Color with my P3 paints, either through shadows and highlights or I use a mix of P3 and VMC for base coat. The VMC paints are dead flat, so mixing P3 and VMC usually gives flat results. I love the earthy colours of the P3 range.

I have heard some people say they think the P3 paints are difficult to use, but that is not my experience. Might be worth to have in mind, though...
 
Fizl

Fizl

Secret Crocodile
Not that I have painted in aaaages, but I varnish first simply because I use inks and they can dry pretty glossy

shaz
 
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Hinton

New member
I'll echo Ritual's statement and say, yeah, they are really good. Took a little bit to adjust to them since I use RMS primarily, but once I got used to them I really liked them.

For varnish, pretty much like everyone else: Dull Cote.
 
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evil tendencies

Cake or Death?
Dragonsreach said:
Nope.
Thanks to the wonderful European Union we can purchase anythig we want at anytime.:rain:

However Antenociti's workshop is stocking it once again.:wink:
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What was the deal with that ban? I heard something about it being impossible to get in Europe for a while, but never the reason why. And you have access to it again?
 
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Ritual

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There were components, or one component, in Dullcoat (and a few other sprays, as well) that was banned in the EU. Testors re-formulated Dullcoat, so now it's OK to sell it again.
 
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