I'm an idiot (but you knew this)...

[Stuart]

Thanks for the advice all - certainly a few things to consider, I'd better see what's avalible over here.

I have used Humbrol acrylic flat on my last few builds. It is very flat, only give the model a single pass or it will turn white. Should be easy to find in the UK.

That's interesting Borg, you've certainly had much better results than I did with Humbrol Clear Rattlecans as I've tried the Gloss, Satin and Matt and not had great results with any. Did you use any techniques in particualr?

[Stuart]

Not generally spoken Jim, more in a "basic rules for beginners" sense. Had some issues too with enamel cote in the past - maybe Im a fool too.

Which enamel cote is idiot safe, btw?

I can't even think of an enamel clear off the top of my head. I haven't used any actually. Was thinking more along the lines of enamel paint myself actually....

Yeah I've used Enamel paint over the top of Arcylic - seemed to work ok, not sure if I'd do it the otherway without leaving a good long time for it to cure.

[Stuart]

First of all Id like to say: No one is an idiot. Were all humans and humans make mistakes. Ask some pro modellers and youll get a laugh when they tell you some stories about how to ruin a model.

Yes, an AB is a very helpful thing and makes lots of works easy. In the end its your decision of course.

Marabu clear coat? Yes please! The figure modeller/painter in me says "very good stuff" - as well as the colors itself and the clear cotes too. If you want to make sure it doesnt ruin your model first choice is acrylics. And Marabu are. I use them very often.


Basic rules:

Enamel base + Enamel finish: YES
(read the instructions thoroughly and check twice if they fit together!)

Enamel base + Acrylic finish: YES

Acrylic base + Acrylic finish: YES


Acrylic base + Enamel finish - HANDS OFF!!!

I don't know Lucas - I think I qualitfy - what I thought it was going to look like over a dark blue base I don't know. It's annoying though as I thought it was thin enough - obviously not.