Acrylics Vallejo Model Color properties

[Piotrec]

Hello everyone,

I have been running into some problem with VMC paints.
The issue occurs anytime I use blending technique. I can get a nice transition between colors, but the zone when applied brush stroke is quite shiny. It gets worse with each new layer. In the result it is a high gloss finish. That drives me nuts.

It is worth to mention that I use Tamiya flat base with each paint mix, but this helps only with base color application.

I understand I could apply a matt varnish as a finish, but this is not a solution I would like to use on all my projects. Besides it is difficult to paint on the gloss surface due to appearance of light reflections.

I see a lot of figures painted with VMC. The transition in colors are pretty smooth without shiny effects.
I would love to hear how you deal with this problem.

 

[JGREEN]

Hi Piotr,

It sounds like MAYBE you're not allowing the paint to thoroughly dry before applying new layers on top, which can, in my experience, lead to the paint getting glossy or even starting to get kind of lumpy/clumpy.

Jason

 

[winston]

Hi Piotr
It's maybe because you don't shake too much your paint or if you don't put enough soft water or don't mix them too much.
I haven't any problem with my paints, but for a best matt finish I use Jo Sonja Gouache or reaper MSP they are very flat.

 

[Mike Stevens]

I've started adding Tamiya Anti shine additive to the base as well as the low and hi's. This has resolved the problem for me.

 

[Piotrec]

I've started adding Tamiya Anti shine additive to the base as well as the low and hi's. This has resolved the problem for me.

Do you mean Tamiya flat base XF-21 or the Reaper anti shine additive? I cannot find anything eles for Tamiya than the XF-21.

 

[Steve]

Any acrylic will shine up if you work it too much. I have found the same issue with Vallejo, Reaper, JoSonja, and Turners. I just try not to do too much work in one location.--

 

[Mike Stevens]

I use the XF-21. A few of the guys I know swear by the Reaper. I haven't tried it yet but its on my list.

 

[Ferris]

I had the same problem and think the cause is too many passes with the brush. The acrylic paint seems to get polished and starts to shine. It kills the result. If you add the highlight or shade in one or two quick passes and then let it rest for a couple of minutes it should turn out flat. The tamiya helps best (I find) when adding a solid layer, like you said.

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[gilbertmoreno]

I had the same problem you described especially when working large areas.
I use to use the Tamiya XF-21 but found it hard to measure out the exact amount needed to make the paint go flat with out looking like chalk.
When Reaper came out with their Anti-Shine Additive I tried it and have not looked back.
This stuff is great!
I add it to all my paints.
This includes all my highlight and shadow mixes not just the base color.
I have had no problems since with shiny spots.
By the way I use only use Vallejo Model Colors and some Jo-Sonja's.
For metallic colors I use games Workshop or P3 paints.
Gilbert Moreno

 

[housecarl]

Used both X21 and Reaper. I haven't found the Reaper gives the chalky residue as much as Tamiya.
Carl.