MaRiO FDZ Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Hello People Quick, dumb question Gloss, semi Gloss, satin, flat. Etc. I’m building the Texas Kingsville NAS T-45. According to my reference, the plane is Glossy. Just enough to reflect itself - engines on fuselage and stuff. Plus a dark blue color and red both reflect better than white. Anyway, I build mostly civilian airplanes - which are a bit glossier, and Formula 1 which are super glossy. My question is: If the glossy scale is Formula 1 and Muscle cars are a 10, factory Civilian Aircraft are around 8, Semi Gloss (Tamiya) being a 5, and Flat Dullcoat being 0, How would you archieve a 7 ballpark?? As in a glossier semi gloss or a duller gloss?? I’m open to any brand (preferrably not acrilics) and mixtures to archieve this. Take Care Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Ben Brown Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 I think just add a touch of clear flat to some gloss until you get the sheen you’re looking for. Test spray on some plastic spoons or an old model. Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scott Smith Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 Ben is spot on. Just add clear to get your desired results. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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