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I was attempting to paint some modelflex super gloss black on to my madmax interceptor, with an aztec a430 at about 15psi, with the general purpose (gray) nozzle. I had the paint thinned to 10:1 with dH2O, the surface was primed with G-S mr. surfacer 500 which had been long since cured. The first co...

I went and tried some future on a flat blak surface (mr. colour) and it turned out decidedly satiny-semigloss (which can be handy in its own way). I guess I will have to find a decent acrylic matte clearcoat, anybody have any suggestions?

Can future be applied over matte paints without turning the matte finish to gloss?

I have just recently purchased a Hasegawa 1/72 super ostrich, as well as a super valkyrie, and the photo-etch sets for both. I am seeking advice on the use of PE sets (cutting, painting, applying, etc.), before I go and butcher these nice kits. Good pictoral on the 1/72 super vakyrie: www.codyscoop....