Vallejo Acrylic Resin Matte Varnish... ARGH!

[Guest]

As said in another thread try Vallejo Polyurethene Acrylic Varnish. It is clear with out that misty look and
is more resilient when the model is handled.


Takes a little longer to dry. Needs no shaking at all.


However never in 7 years had a problem with the Vallejo Varnishes whether mat or gloss (except from a


faulty batch posted from Spain a replacement plus a few other freebies)


Never thin them but I do use a .4 needle/nozzle at 25PSI. It is a bit thicker than model air. If you use


Vallejo flow improver that also is a great help. If you have bits as some do then it must be a faulty batch


or it has been stored incorrectly. That includes in a place where there is great temperature difference


day to night. Email customer care and tell them the problem and see what they say.


Have a large bottle of matt which is about 4 years old and it is in perfect condition.


On the gloss side why not try Humbrol Clear. Works perfectly. It is thin so detail is not lost and you get


a very flat finish. More gloss just repeat coats.


Laurie

I keep my paints in the shed which is insulated but has a frost heater as well. I hope that I don't ruin all my paints! It doesn't really get below 5deg in the shed I think

[Guest]

This is what Vallejo say.


2.6. What is the shelf life of your Model Color paints?


The shelf life depends on the storage conditions. Our colors are


formulated to withstand freezing and thawing. Normally the colors should


be fine for at least 5 years, but we have tested some colors much older


than that (10-20 years) and they are still workable. The colors do not


“spoil” and unless exposed to extreme heat will not dry out either but the


water content will evaporate eventually. Heavier pigment tends to settle,


and the small bottle may cause some difficulty in restoring the balance in


the consistency; if paint has settled heavily, first make sure the eyedropper


tip is not blocked with dried paint, and restore the emulsion by rolling the


bottle between your hands rather than shaking it.


Q&As for Vallejo are here. http://cdn.acrylicosvallejo.com/3125a70282d7ae1b26302b70f227e502/model-FAQS-CC001-rev03.pdf


Laurie

[Ian M]

A reciprocating saw? Or a ba* saw? I need to look into something though. There is a small shaker on the market but doesn't look fantastic for the money.

Thats the bugger a reciprocating saw- Take an old blade, and a tube that the paint bottle fits in. Best with a tight fitting lid. stop a bit of foam rubber in the bottom and in the lid. Fix it to the blade with strips and some good builders glue: no more nails is a good one.


Put paint pot in tube put on lid, turn on saw for 30seconds or so. Job done.


( I will in no way be held responsible for damage to floors, walls or ceilingsor any other personal properties and pets due to using this gizmo. but would love to see the photos. PUT THE LID ON TIGHT! )

[rickoshea52]

Buy a cheap coffee frother from a gadget shop, remove the whisk part and trim the armature for a battery operated paint stirrer.

[Guest]

Thats the bugger a reciprocating saw- Take an old blade, and a tube that the paint bottle fits in. Best with a tight fitting lid. stop a bit of foam rubber in the bottom and in the lid. Fix it to the blade with strips and some good builders glue: no more nails is a good one.
Put paint pot in tube put on lid, turn on saw for 30seconds or so. Job done.


( I will in no way be held responsible for damage to floors, walls or ceilingsor any other personal properties and pets due to using this gizmo. but would love to see the photos. PUT THE LID ON TIGHT! )

Awesome, if I come across a saw on offer or a spare one from a mate I'll be on it, if I come up with something else similar I will post it here!

[Guest]

Buy a cheap coffee frother from a gadget shop, remove the whisk part and trim the armature for a battery operated paint stirrer.

Laurie uses this trick doesn't he? I've seen it before somewhere else as well. A couple of good options here cheers

[Guest]

Or simply flip the top off the bottle. Stick a slim piece of metal in the orifice.


Stir slowly, to avoid bubbles in the paint, making sure any dregs in the bottom do not get away.


Replace top and job done. No mess. No electricity. No noise. Very quick.


Ambulance and a Hospital visit averted. Redecoration of room resumes normal timetable.


Laurie

[stona]

A bit late now but I just sprayed my little Ju 88 with Vallejo matt varnish. Iwata Eclipse, 0.35mm nozzle, 35 psi, thinned about 50/50 with tap water. It worked a treat.


Cheers


Steve

[Guest]

Laurie uses this trick doesn't he? I've seen it before somewhere else as well. A couple of good options here cheers

Not now as you cannot get the things in a dropper bottle Dougie.


Also not now. Some time ago, when I was stupid, I had to


stir some emulsion. One of those big cans 2 litre job.


White emulsion.


Thought this is a bore. Use an electric drill. What to use in the electric drill


a nice big Allan key. You can see I thought this out well.


Into the paint switch on. The Allan key end went through the side of the can.


The can caught on the Allan key spun around desperately out of control.


I and the walls floor and ceiling took on a cool white look.


End of that experiment.


Laurie

[Guest]

Or simply flip the top off the bottle. Stick a slim piece of metal in the orifice.
Stir slowly, to avoid bubbles in the paint, making sure any dregs in the bottom do not get away.


Replace top and job done. No mess. No electricity. No noise. Very quick.


Ambulance and a Hospital visit averted. Redecoration of room resumes normal timetable.


Laurie

I bought the Tamiya paint stirring sticks. Easy to clean, flat to scrape the bottom of the jars and wipe of easy on the jars so very little paint loss.

[Guest]

I bought the Tamiya paint stirring sticks. Easy to clean, flat to scrape the bottom of the jars and wipe of easy on the jars so very little paint loss.

Agree Dougie they are first class. Both ends being different config. gives flexibility.


I bought 2 a long time ago. Not to stir two at a time. Just if I temporarily lose one I


have the other until I lose that one and find the first. To date I have not lost both


at the same time although I am waiting for this epic event. Keep you posted.


Laurie

[Guest]

Mount an orbital sanded upside down in a vice or something. Securely fix the bottle at one end, parallel to or at an angle to one of the small edges and switch on. (The problem would be the fixing.)


Fix it to the blade of an electric jigsaw.


Or put the bottle in an ultrasonic cleaner (often used to clean airbrushes). But would the ultrasonic waves penetrate the bottle?


Or attach the bottle to a dog's tail and pat it (the dog).

[Guest]

Mount an orbital sanded upside down in a vice or something. Securely fix the bottle at one end, parallel to or at an angle to one of the small edges and switch on. (The problem would be the fixing.)Fix it to the blade of an electric jigsaw. Or put the bottle in an ultrasonic cleaner (often used to clean airbrushes). But would the ultrasonic waves penetrate the bottle?
Or attach the bottle to a dog's tail and pat it (the dog).

One minor difficulty Steve we do not have a dog.


Laurie

[Guest]

Mount an orbital sanded upside down in a vice or something. Securely fix the bottle at one end, parallel to or at an angle to one of the small edges and switch on. (The problem would be the fixing.)
Fix it to the blade of an electric jigsaw.


Or put the bottle in an ultrasonic cleaner (often used to clean airbrushes). But would the ultrasonic waves penetrate the bottle?


Or attach the bottle to a dog's tail and pat it (the dog).

The dog one... The dog one!

[Guest]

The ultrasonic cleaner cavitates but I'm not sure how well it would mix. It's great for removing air bubbles from liquids. Use it for that at work when fluid sampling as our sampler counts air as foreign particles