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Which one? I only have the ancient 4th Ed version. I want the new plastic one lol

 

The new plastic one is quite difficult to store considering how tall it is.

 

Lay it on it's side?

 

I think that would be risky as there are spikes on the top that stick out to the side and would be broken if that occurred.

 

I see. That could be an issue, yes-yes

 

This is true, but it usually leaves a slightly glossy finish. Then a matt finish needs to be applied to remove the gloss. With those successive steps you always run the risk of ruining your models with that frosted effect. I don't paint a lot, so I'd be devastated to ruin what few works I do produce. I'm always nervous as a result.

 

I notmally just do a matte coat

 

the GW spray is matt, though it also has severe issues if the enviroment (temperture and what not) isn't exactly right... a general matt-spray tends to work fine though.

Also, tbh I frequently like the glossierfinish

 

Krylon sells a matte finish I use

 

I have some army painter gloss finish and some Tamiya matt.

 

If you can get krylon matte try it

 

I shall keep that in mind... thank you!

 

You are most welcome sir.

 

Tell me about it. The mortarch kit isn't even stable and upright made straight from the box

 

You’re telling me - some of my units have succumbed to the frost effect when they’ve been varnished. Although it isn’t so bad if you’re doing a winter-themed Army...

 

That is precisely what I am afraid of. I avoid varnishing my models for the most part and am exceptionally careful when I field them. It's also the reason why I don't mind fielding unpainted minis. The sea of grey is unstoppable!

I find plastic minis seldom chip, but the metal ones are a different story.

 

The reason for that is spray primers literally bond to plastic, rather then sinply layer and attach to metals

 

it happens with the GW spray if it's below 15 degrees centigrade or above 25, or when its very moist. Redoing it with a random gloss-varnish from the local artstore fixes it for most of em (only have 1 or two that genuinly seem awefull now).

With the local spray the acceptable temperatures are a bit wider, but the same prolem still occasionally happens.

Provided you do it inside it shouldn't be an issue though, room temperature should be fine.

 

Spraying inside is not advisable. You need airflow and open space