05-25-2012, 09:22 PM
I have model-master brand dull coat and semi-gloss. I find it more annoying than using the usual railroad paints, but its not really that much of a pain. I don't notice a major difference in finish, but I haven't looked that closely either.
Use "Cyrstal Coate" by Polly-Scale (acrylic), or Floquil for Passenger cars.
Crystal coat is what it says it is, it creates more of a "crystal" finish on the model. The finish appears glossy, but its definitely a different effect than gloss coat. Crystal coat kinda makes the model look like its been wet in the rain, rather than a shiny layer of paint.
I've been using it to paint my fleet of metallic Silverliner and Arrow MU passenger cars, and so that is what i'd recccomend.
secondhandmodeler Wrote:4. Should I use the gloss for adding the decals and then seal them with flat or semi-gloss? This is for a passenger car so I don't think I want a true flat.
Sorry for the many questions. As you can see, it was hard to find any of these answers using the search function so I thought I would just fire away. Thanks for any input!
Corey
Use "Cyrstal Coate" by Polly-Scale (acrylic), or Floquil for Passenger cars.
Crystal coat is what it says it is, it creates more of a "crystal" finish on the model. The finish appears glossy, but its definitely a different effect than gloss coat. Crystal coat kinda makes the model look like its been wet in the rain, rather than a shiny layer of paint.
I've been using it to paint my fleet of metallic Silverliner and Arrow MU passenger cars, and so that is what i'd recccomend.
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