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      Varnishes

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      When using Varnish to complete the model, should I use the same manufacturer as the paint on the model? So, for example, if a model is painted in Humbrol enamel, must it be finished with Humbrol varnish? or can I choose a different manufacturer of enamel varnish?(are there many?)
      Same goes for acrylics too, if the model is painted in Revell acrylics, can it be finished with Vallejo varnish, say?
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      You certainly don't need to use the same manufacturer. You can use an acrylic varnish (like Vallejo) over enamel,lacquer and acrylic paints. The same may not be true of a varnish whose base is "hotter" and may interact with the paint.
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      thanks Steve, that's helpful. I had read somewhere that the humbrol matt varnish can give a yellowing effect, but apparently their Modelcote product doesn't.
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