Marshal Ommadon Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Hey B&C I need some advice on what/how you guys overcoat your finished models. I recently had a major problem with my finished Storm Eagle, I used Purity Seal and it completely "frosted" my beloved model! Since then I have read many o' forum posts and realized that I was partially to blame (humidity and such). I chose to over coat outside, at night, literally after a rain storm. So with all that said I have since tried to come up with something that I can brush on finished models so I can lessen the chance of "frosting" something I've worked so hard on. This is what I found: http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s579/seanster3000/Misc/photo_zpsa3afccc5.jpg But when I applied it to a test model I ran into the problem of some of the colors bled, as shown below. http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s579/seanster3000/Misc/photo1_zps55264b45.jpg I really need some help, thanks guys! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278748-what-do-you-guys-use-to-overcoat-a-finished-model/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurth Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I use generic hardware store gloss varnish, followed by GW or Army Painter matt/flat. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278748-what-do-you-guys-use-to-overcoat-a-finished-model/#findComment-3430481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother dean Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 http://www.krylon.com/products/colormaster-acrylic-crystal-clear/ Krylon Acrylic varnish. Comes in Matte, Satin and Gloss. Matte has to be done on low humidity days or the results will be bad... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278748-what-do-you-guys-use-to-overcoat-a-finished-model/#findComment-3430500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Ommadon Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 I was trying to avoid using sprays... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278748-what-do-you-guys-use-to-overcoat-a-finished-model/#findComment-3430555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fibonacci Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I use LiquiTex Matte Varnish and love it. It is not a dull as Purity Seal but it will never frost on you, either. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278748-what-do-you-guys-use-to-overcoat-a-finished-model/#findComment-3430688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Butcher Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 VMC Matt varnish. You can brush it on. It's not totally flat - has a nice dull Sheen somewhere between Matt and satin. Or there's klear with tamiya flat base added. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278748-what-do-you-guys-use-to-overcoat-a-finished-model/#findComment-3430760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
p34ce Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I second Vallejo Matt/Gloss varnish (though I use it via airbrush). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278748-what-do-you-guys-use-to-overcoat-a-finished-model/#findComment-3431119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Ommadon Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Since Vallejo Matt/Gloss varnish has a slight sheen to it will it make my Space Marines look silly and shiny? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278748-what-do-you-guys-use-to-overcoat-a-finished-model/#findComment-3431482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skawolf Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I use Krylon matte varnish, but that's a spray. I live in Las Vegas and don't really have to worry about to much humidity. When I was in San Diego or Buffalo where I had to worry about humidity I sprayed in a garage and it seemed to help a lot. Also, if you let the varnish dry all the way before spraying more on the model you will lessen your chances of "frosting". Example, spray the front of your model, let it dry and turn the model to spray the next area. The frosting usually happens in the areas where you have overlapping spray and if you spray over dried varnish it will severely decrease the chances of "frosting". Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278748-what-do-you-guys-use-to-overcoat-a-finished-model/#findComment-3431522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Butcher Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Since Vallejo Matt/Gloss varnish has a slight sheen to it will it make my Space Marines look silly and shiny? No, imo far from it, the Matt allows available light to work on the models improving their appearance. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278748-what-do-you-guys-use-to-overcoat-a-finished-model/#findComment-3432073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Ommadon Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Well today I went to my local craft store and bought the LiquiTex Matte Varnish and I so far I love it. Thanks for all the help guys! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278748-what-do-you-guys-use-to-overcoat-a-finished-model/#findComment-3433014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Yep, that's the kind of product you'll want. Note that the first product from Testors says "Caution Flamable, Vapor Harmful" which tell me it's a solvent based product. Acrylic products will usually have no volatile vapors. Be sure to take care to not use solvent based products on acrylic; it can be done, but as you could see, it can also cause a real headache. Best to stick with acrylic on acrylic. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/278748-what-do-you-guys-use-to-overcoat-a-finished-model/#findComment-3433027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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