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**GEEDUBBYA** · 06-04-2008

Howdy larry,

Welcome to the forum, we're glad you are here. Feel free to look around, jump into any conversations that interest ya, ask questions, give advice or look at photos. And be sure to post some photos of your work too, we love pictures of members work here.
Now, onto your question. personally i would use a flat or matte finsih paint because most military colors unless they are on something like a flight team aircraft are flat colors, the flat prevents any shine coming from the paint thereby destroying the camouflage paint job.
However, most model instruction sheets tell you to apply the decals on a smooth finish...and flat finish paints arent the smoothest. So most modellers will paint the model in flat colors, apply a gloss clear coat, apply the decals, then apply a "dull coat" clear finish over that.
However, you can get away with applying the decals on flat paint, the gloss overcoat prior to the application of decals only supplies you a smooth finish on which to place the decals. they will stick to flat paint. But, f you have access to a dull coat, i would atleast apply it over the decals and entire model when finished to help "smooth out" any lines where two or more colors meet and to knock off any shine that may come from the decals. Testors, tamiya, humbrol all make a dull coat overcoat i am pretty sure ( I know for certain testors does, thats what I use).
I hope this answers your question and if you have anymore questions dont hesitate to ask.

have a good day and again, welcome to the forum

Greg aka GEEDUBBYA (GW)

06-04-2008	#2 (permalink)
GEEDUBBYA Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pine Bluff, Arkansas Real Name: Greg My Models: model planes tanks and helicopters as well as missiles and rockets Visit GEEDUBBYA's Gallery Posts: 1,002 Images: 329	*Howdy larry,* Welcome to the forum, we're glad you are here. Feel free to look around, jump into any conversations that interest ya, ask questions, give advice or look at photos. And be sure to post some photos of your work too, we love pictures of members work here. Now, onto your question. personally i would use a flat or matte finsih paint because most military colors unless they are on something like a flight team aircraft are flat colors, the flat prevents any shine coming from the paint thereby destroying the camouflage paint job. However, most model instruction sheets tell you to apply the decals on a smooth finish...and flat finish paints arent the smoothest. So most modellers will paint the model in flat colors, apply a gloss clear coat, apply the decals, then apply a "dull coat" clear finish over that. However, you can get away with applying the decals on flat paint, the gloss overcoat prior to the application of decals only supplies you a smooth finish on which to place the decals. they will stick to flat paint. But, f you have access to a dull coat, i would atleast apply it over the decals and entire model when finished to help "smooth out" any lines where two or more colors meet and to knock off any shine that may come from the decals. Testors, tamiya, humbrol all make a dull coat overcoat i am pretty sure ( I know for certain testors does, thats what I use). *I hope this answers your question and if you have anymore questions dont hesitate to ask.* *have a good day and again, welcome to the forum* *Greg aka GEEDUBBYA (GW)*