null_null981707818191 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I'm in the midst of painting lots of little Airfix 1/76 WW1 British and German infantry to go with my now completed Airfix 1/76 Male and Female Mk 1 tanks for a trench diorama, but I've hit a problem. Does anyone have any suggestions for a genuinely matt finish Matt Acrylic varnish that can be brush applied to the figures? I know that Vallejo Matt Acrylic Varnish in aerosol cans dries to a genuine matt finish, but it's not a controllable enough jet for very detailed or specific work. I've tried decanting some and brushing it, but it doesn't like that very much either! I've tried Army Painter Anti-Shine Matt varnish - dries with a definite sheen; I've tried Revell 36102 Clear Matt - dries to a more-or-less satin finish; I've tried Vallejo Matt Acrylic in bottles - dries to a satin finish. I don't want to risk using a lacquer or oil based varnish in case it damages the very fine detail that I want to render to a totally matt finish, so it needs to be water-based acrylic. So any suggestions would be welcomed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaughan Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 I read in the forum once about someone using Winsor and Newton’s Galeria Matt varnish. Purchased a good sized bottle quite cheaply from Amazon. Have had quite good results. Used it on my Airfix guards band if you look it up in the figures forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian-352009 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 That's what I use as well. Great stuff and unbelievable VFM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null_null981707818191 Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 Thanks for the replies - I shall investigate further! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jopres57 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 I've just used the Winsor and Newton’s Galeria Matt varnish for the first time and it seems really good when applied by brush. I'm glad I saw it mentioned on the forum. I find other matt varnishes either dry satin or soon become a bit treacly when brushed. Thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaughan Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 I suppose when you think of art, painting (including modelling) the one name that keeps coming up is Windsor and Newton. It would make sense that if they produce a varnish it would do exactly what it says on the tin (sorry not you Ronseal). Anyway glad I could help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic Thomas Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 While I have taken the advice from here and purchased a jar of W&N, I haven’t used it yet.Because I became fed up with the increasing number of Matt varnishes that have a satin finish, I looked for all sorts of options.The one that really worked for me was Vallejo Mecha Matt Varnish. It’s acrylic and brushes easily.Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now