clear flat question

Modeling Subjects Aircraft
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i am finishing my v1. i have done the future, decal, future. now i am applying my model master clear flat acryl but it is not dulling the finish. i have applyed 3 coats but nothing. any suggestions??

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Use Humbrol Matt varnish, No 49(?). it is very very Matt.

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ghettochild
I agree with nzgunnie. In fact I used to have the same problem before. I have tried Tamiya, Gunze and MicroScale matt finish and they all don’t work well enough. Humbol matt finish(#49) works great, a little portion can dull the gloss surface easily. But since Humbol matt finish is enamel base, you must take ventilation very seriously.

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i mix tamiya flat with future…works a breeze and you have greater flexibility in terms of “how matt” you want your finish.

check this article out, about a third of the way down for some guidelines about the ratios involved…

http://www.swannysmodels.com/TheCompleteFuture.html

hope this helps.
regards,
nick

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For acrylic, I use Polly S clear flat and it works extremely well. Over just Future, I also use Testors Dullcote which also works very well. Wouldn’t risk the dullcote on your model since youv’e already used a clear flat acrylic and the Testors flat is a lacquer.

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I too use Polly Scale clear flat and love it. I used to use Testors Dull Coat but found the Polly Scale product to be much nicer to use.

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thanks for the help. should i try to take the the clear flat off?