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« on: September 09, 2011, 02:59:07 AM »
Are currently in the process of painting a large resin model and was looking for a spray on matt varnish to use once it has been finished to seal the paint better for actual gaming use.

On small 28mm metal models I have been using a water based brush-on matt varnish which is actually for sealing artists canvas and while it has sort of worked, it is too thick to use on the finely detailed larger resin model without thinning down considerably and using four or five coats.

I was hoping someone could advise of as brand and where I can buy a good quality matt varnish spray that will seal well and not frost up? Thanks.
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« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2011, 03:07:11 AM »
Go and see Claudia at Gordon Harris Newmarket, just down from your work - she's me mate: ... she's that sheila that asked if I rode a motorbike, or if I just wore my helmet because it was raining... Haha Huh

G.H. have a vast array of spray varnishes.

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« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2011, 03:52:33 AM »
Cheers Lezle, hope it's raining when I go and see her Wink
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« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2011, 04:16:28 AM »
There was a spray product called "clear" which I used to use for print jobs.
That worked with ink jet ink and gave a matt finish. I think it was designed for canvass painting.
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« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2011, 09:58:20 AM »
I recommend "Vallejo Matt Varnish, 60mL", it's brush on. $5 from Maelstrom and should do at least a couple of armies worth.
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« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2011, 10:22:49 AM »
Quote from: wouster7 on September 09, 2011, 09:58:20 AM
I recommend "Vallejo Matt Varnish, 60mL", it's brush on. $5 from Maelstrom and should do at least a couple of armies worth.

Was really looking for a spray to save time and also ordering from Maelstrom won't make it here in time for GuardCon so will need to find something else a little quicker but are keen to give it a try as I like the Vallejo paints. Is it water or spirit based?
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« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2011, 10:28:57 AM »
It's in stock and should arrive next friday if you order it now. I get my Coat d'arms and P3 paints at the same time and they take 4 working days to arrive. The Matt vanish is all acrylic which is water based. If you're brave the vallejo water effects is the shizzle.
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« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2011, 02:14:36 PM »
you can't send sprays by air overseas...... ..high pressure can, combustble container etc
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« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2011, 03:38:09 PM »
Testors Dullcote. Accept no substitutes.

Hobby city carries it I believe
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« Reply #9 on: September 10, 2011, 03:45:03 AM »
Testors Dullcote.

I am using that one too.
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« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2011, 03:39:44 PM »
Quote from: Chris on September 09, 2011, 03:38:09 PM
Testors Dullcote. Accept no substitutes.

Hobby city carries it I believe

I went to go to Hobby City opposite the ports today but the shop was empty and there was an opening soon sign in the window? Is it Hobby City that is reopening there, have they moved to a new address for them or worse still they are closed for good? Any ideas?
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« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2011, 03:45:21 PM »
theres one in Albany
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« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2011, 02:46:17 AM »
Aaron, Hobby City amalgamated with another shop and moved to Mount Wellington months ago. Everyone knows that! Roll Eyes Tongue

They reckon it has four times the space and four times the product... but to me it appeared they just have the same amount of product with four times worse lighting. Cheesy

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« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2011, 09:57:08 AM »
what is the name of the place in Mt Wellington?
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« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2011, 10:29:00 AM »
Hobby City,
62 Lunn Ave,
Mt Wellington.
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« Reply #15 on: November 11, 2011, 06:21:19 AM »
Go to Ikes Emporium in Browns Bay on the dirty old shore. They have a clear matt spray called "Moana, artist varnish matt". $7 per can and it is the BEST!!! No clouding and it ties in colour blends really nice.
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« Reply #16 on: November 11, 2011, 07:24:17 AM »
I second Moana Matt Varnish. Been using it for years with no issues. And when they say Matt they really mean it, it is a dead flat finish.
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