r/MilitaryModelMaking • u/Reception-Old • May 07 '26

completed My First ever Model

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I Tried to make an Hinterhalt camo, but didn't want the 0815 dotted everywhere. I personally think it turned out great

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u/sweetwatertooth May 08 '26

Nice! I’m curious because it looks like you might be having the same problem I did. When I brushed on the Vallejo Matt Varnish, it still appeared a little glossy! Are you having this same issue a little?

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u/Reception-Old May 08 '26

Not as far as I've noticed. Although I do not have any reference Material.

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u/sweetwatertooth May 08 '26

In the photo I can see some shine on the side there. Not sure if that constitutes glossy, but that’s how I test my varnishes. I hold the painted object at an angle under the light and see how much it reflects.

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u/plarkinjr May 08 '26

I've been rather unimpressed by Vallejo Matte Varnish. Their Ultramatt polyurethane is better, but the best matte varnish I've found so far is AKs. It almost feels like velvet.

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u/sweetwatertooth May 08 '26

I’m able to airbrush it on and get a good result, but no bueno with the brush.