Alternatives to Dullcote

[TEAMYAKIMA]

I'm sure that this has been asked before ..................

 

I'm running out of Dullcote ...............

 

Any easily available alternatives for a FLAT finish ... what about the HUmbrol version ... my local HOBBYCRAFT stocks that and I need something ASAP.

 

Thanks

 

Paul

 

 

[Dicky W]

Model Display Products sell it in the UK - both aerosol and brush-on.

 

Try searching for Testors Dullcote UK....

 

[BG John]

Model Display Products sell it in the UK - both aerosol and brush-on.

 

Try searching for Testors Dullcote UK....

It would be nice to know how much delivery costs before having to give all your details. I might have ordered some if I knew.

http://www.modeldisplayproducts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=75

[TEAMYAKIMA]

It would be nice to know how much delivery costs before having to give all your details. I might have ordered some if I knew.

http://www.modeldisplayproducts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=75

All spray can orders are expensive by post (usualy £5.50 ish) because Royal Mail won't carry them so they go by courier

[Quarryscapes]

I've been using the Humbrol spray acrylic, it's VERY matt. After a couple of coats I give it a buff up with a fibreglass pencil and it polishes up as if the model in question has received attention from the cleaners. the ultra matt bits in the corners and crevices contrasting with the not so matt polished up bits looking like a light coating of dirt, a very subtle and useful effect. 

[TEAMYAKIMA]

I've been using the Humbrol spray acrylic, it's VERY matt. After a couple of coats I give it a buff up with a fibreglass pencil and it polishes up as if the model in question has received attention from the cleaners. the ultra matt bits in the corners and crevices contrasting with the not so matt polished up bits looking like a light coating of dirt, a very subtle and useful effect. 

 

Now that's very interesting - thanks ..... I think Humbrol spray acrylic is much easier to find in my local model shop tomorrow. Glad to hear that it's really very flat.

[brossard]

Are there any artists supply shops nearby?  You might want to check into some of these:

 

https://www.cassart.co.uk/painting/accessories_1/product_type_varnish

 

Whether they're any good for models I can't say.  I've used Krylon Matt Varnish on card kits, but that could be a North American brand.  Always used Dullcote etc. on my models.

 

John

[Adrian]

I'm lucky in that my local model shop stocks the Alclad range, I've used the matt lacquer and got results I'm happy with in 2mmFS, I would recommend the range if your local shop can stock them.

 

http://www.transportmodels.co.uk/alcladiilacquerklearkotematte120mlbottlepleasenoteduetoroyalmailregulationsthisproductcanonlybepostedtoukaddresses-24219.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=24219

[TEAMYAKIMA]

I've been using the Humbrol spray acrylic, it's VERY matt. After a couple of coats I give it a buff up with a fibreglass pencil and it polishes up as if the model in question has received attention from the cleaners. the ultra matt bits in the corners and crevices contrasting with the not so matt polished up bits looking like a light coating of dirt, a very subtle and useful effect. 

 

Went to my local Hobbycraft shop ... they only had the ENAMEL matt spray ... anyone have a view on this compared to the Acrylic version.

[milocomarty]

If you have an airbrush try AK interactive ultra matte varnish. This stuff is really dead..

[PaulCheffus]

Hi

 

I get my Dullcote from here

http://www.ngtrains.com/Pages/Glues/gluestools.html#Potions

 

Cheers

 

Paul

[dasatcopthorne]

I find Humbrol Matt Cote is good.

 

Dave

[TEAMYAKIMA]

Thanks to all for suggestions for where I can get Dullcote. I will stock up at Warley exhibition and will be on the look out this weekend at Farnham.

 

But as for my immediate problem and my need for a Dullcote substitute and the issue boils down to the fact that my local model shop only stocks Humbrol Enamel matt varnish spray ............  has anyone got a view on that stuff? Is it any good?

[PaulCheffus]

Thanks to all for suggestions for where I can get Dullcote. I will stock up at Warley exhibition and will be on the look out this weekend at Farnham.

 

But as for my immediate problem and my need for a Dullcote substitute and the issue boils down to the fact that my local model shop only stocks Humbrol Enamel matt varnish spray ............  has anyone got a view on that stuff? Is it any good?

Hi

 

Wait until you can get some Dullcote the Humbrol varnish in my opinion alters the shade of certain colours as it seems to have a yellowy tinge.

 

Cheers

 

Paul

[Enterprisingwestern]

I've used this;

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-body-repair/specialist-decorative-paints/halfords-matt-lacquer-300ml

Doesn't leave a white bloom like others may.

 

Mike.

[NickL2008]

The Humbrol Matt enamel spray is ok, but only use it if your painting with enamels, as with acrylic paints it can ruin the paint. It's all down to personal preference, but aerosols spray too much paint/varnish and you can at times lose small details such as rivets etc, as the discharge is thicker compared to if you use and airbrush, good luck in your search for a suitable varnish

 

NL

[TEAMYAKIMA]

The Humbrol Matt enamel spray is ok, but only use it if your painting with enamels, as with acrylic paints it can ruin the paint. It's all down to personal preference, but aerosols spray too much paint/varnish and you can at times lose small details such as rivets etc, as the discharge is thicker compared to if you use and airbrush, good luck in your search for a suitable varnish

 

NL

 

Apologies ... as the OP I have not specified the criteria that are important to me

 

1. I want to dull down some shinny black plastic models ... just to make them really MATT .... then using weathering powders ..the another coat to 'fix' the powders so not worried about slightly distorting a specific 'livery'

 

2. I want to take the shine off some silver tank cars again to make them MATT ... add some weathering powders and then 'fix' them ... so again the issue is being MATT ... as long as the spray does not make the silver paint crack/bubble the mattness is the key issue, not too worried if the spray slightly distorts the colour as the weathering will hide that.

 

BTW - tried to get Dullcote at the Farnham show today with no luck so second best (easily bought in Wsatford tomorrow) is now top of my agenda.

Edited October 8, 2016 by TEAMYAKIMA

[rob D2]

I brought three cans of dullcote from the NG supplier.

 

I found it a bit disappointing - the finish looks very flat but kinda patchy like snake skin.

 

I actually prefer humbrol

[TEAMYAKIMA]

On 06/10/2016 at 18:40, NickL2008 said:

The Humbrol Matt enamel spray is ok, but only use it if your painting with enamels, as with acrylic paints it can ruin the paint. 

Hello

 

After 5 years I am returning to this thread. Dullcote is no longer made and so I recently bought some Humbrol clear acrylic spray. It seemed to dry with a semi transparent white tinge (bloom?) is this normal? Did I put it on too thickly?

[Gilbert]

Can't comment on the Humbrol spray but I've used a bit of Halfords Matt Lacquer as well as Army Painter ?Anti-shine and both seem fine if well shaken (and if desired warmed up...)

[friscopete]

I certainly got some over here  Paul it .I use for brass locos as usual.You can let it settle for satin or shake n stir for matt .

[Neil]

Another recommendation for Halfords matt lacquer here.

[admiles]

Wouldn't a lacquer attack decals etc? That said I've not tried Halfords offering.

[RedgateModels]

I have found that the Humbrol Matt Acrylic when used on Scalescenes buildings will almost always give a whitish bloom. What I do now is seal the prints with gloss varnish then a quick waft of the matt the day after does the trick.

[brossard]

I've been using Krylon Acrylic Matte on recent models and Scalescenes, seems to work well.

 

John