Hi,
I've just spent over an hour on the web trying to source some Testors Dullcote, paint on not aerosol in the UK and come up with a total blank. Does anyone know where I can get some or failing that suggest a good alternative. Cheers,Rick

I didn't know you could get the paint on stuff. The aerosol stuff works great if you haven't used it.
But I'm guessing you want brush on stuff for more intricate parts.

Yes, I do, I suppose I could always spray some into a pot and brush it on, I did try some Winsor and Newton matt varnish yesterday but even after warming it until it goes clear as per W&N's instrictions it didn't go to a flat matt finish. I need it to flatten the soldiers coat colour on a ECW New Model Army Musketeer being as the crimson oil paint I've used looks quite glossy even after hightlighting and shading.

I will, Thanks Carl.

For the community edification, let us know the results

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Grant,
Try ITI Trimetal Vernis, Synthetic matt. It is a European mat varnish and works great. You should be able to get some easier than Dullcote.
You can also thin it and airbrush it if you need.
Cheers
John

I have purchased from this company before and had no problems. They are in the U.K. and sell Dullcote.

http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/materials-tools/varnish.html


Gary

John, that is great stuff Armour and Airplane guys dig it too

Thank Gary,

I have been looking for a UK source for this-just ordered 2 bottles of the brush on.

Keith

Be wary of Testors Dullcote on acrylics and water based paints not fully cured..

the model highway is littered with thousands of wrecked models from frosting!

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&sugexp=gsqvhc&xhr=t&q=testors dullcote frosting

Hello mate, try eBay - that's how I managed to get hold of some. Actually I barely use it, but do make sure you mix it very well if you do ever get hold of any.

When it first goes on, it's actually the glossiest thing you ever saw, makes you think "Oh, dear. A big disaster!" then it dulls reassuringly over time. Paint it on as thin as you can run it.

Sambaman on here is a very accomplished exponent of using it to great effect on his busts.

I've tried artists' matt varnish & the Humbrol stuff, but Dullcote is the best, full stop.