Remvoing the Glossyness of Varnished Models

[Johnny189]

After spraying a model with gloss varnish, how do you make it normal coulored again? In the past I used a spray on matt varnish which worked fine for a few models, but it ruined some others so i stopped using that. I got a bottle of humbrol matt cote but it just makes them even more shiny. I have looked for testors dulcote but everywere is either out of stock or has a rediculus postage cost.

Is the new testors dullcote still a good choice? Are there other alternatives that work just as well, and completely remove the glossy look? I'm after a brush on, no more sprays.

I'm in the UK btw

Thanks

[DigitsDavid]

Dullcote is great, never had issues with it.

[Crube]

Testors is still my choice. I've heard good things about Army Painter ones though.

Postage is not so much of a problem if you combine it with an order of other stuff (or more varnish ). Look for sites that offer free shipping over a certain order value...

[Johnny189]

Ok thanks, does anyone know anywere that stocks it and has reasonable prices? I looked at the places I know but they all had huge postage, even on large orders.

[Anarchy Models]

Testors, although great, is a royal pain to get in stock, well, in the UK at least. I have been waiting over a year to be able to order more.

postage cost is high becuase you cant just send sprays by normal mail.

i would just do some tests with other spray varnishes, just remembeer that as always, never varnish when its cold or wet or it goes all chalky.

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[Crube]

You can send it within the UK by Royal mail no problems...

[Anarchy Models]

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You can send it within the UK by Royal mail no problems...

You can, but not standard mail, needs to be sent trackable. hence higher postage.

http://www.royalmail.com/despatch-in...ohibited-goods

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[LostTemplar]

Varnish it with the glossy stuff. Iits way more resilient from what I heard.

Then apply a thinned down (1 to ratio of water / matt varnish). Removes all the shine promply and you get a reallty good varnished miniature.