discussion Vallejo matt

[Guest]

Hi people! Has anyone used Vallejo matt varnish? If so, how did they find using it & what did you use to thin it, if that's needed. I've got some other matt varnish but I'm worried about getting that white 'bloom' TIA Patrick

 

[stona]

I've used the Vallejo Model Air matt varnish which I did thin very slightly with Vallejo's own brand thinner. I've also added it to Klear to take most of the glossiness off. No problems with it.

Steve

 

[Guest]

Thanks Steve, glad to hear it's ok to use. I want to try Vallejo for my Uhu as I don't think Tamiya paints will give a sufficiently good finish. Patrick

 

[John]

I got some Humbrol matt varnish but it gave it a gloss finish, I mentioned it to the guy at my local model shop and he said he uses Vallejo varnish and nothing else, there's not a better one on the market.

 

[Guest]

I have the Vallejo matt and I just love it. I have done a couple of things with it and I have only thinned it with water, about 70%varnish 30% water and it works well brushed. Cannot comment re airbrush yet, maybe in a couple of weeks I will be joining the airbrush debate/comments.....

 

[yak face]

hi patrick , i use vallejo matt every time i want a matt finish,and ive found it to be great. I use the same technique as graham-thin with distilled water to about 30/70 ( varnish to water) and spray it on in a couple of misted coats. cheers tony

 

[Guest]

Cheers guys for all your help! Looks like a visit to the shop is needed this week! Patrick