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Offline Calimero

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Is there a proxy for Tamiya Flat Base?
« on: 15 April 2021, 02:31:18 PM »

Apparently, I shouldn’t do that, but I love to mix acrylic paints from different manufacturers. Some of the paint I’m using can be quite glossy, even if they’re sold as “mat”.

I usually add a drop or two of Tamiya Flat base to the mix, but lately I had a hard time finding this product locally.

Now, there’s a local hobby shop nearby and they carry several brands of products. So, it’s the reason for my question; is there a proxy for Tamiya Flat Base?
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Re: Is there a proxy for Tamiya Flat Base?
« Reply #1 on: 15 April 2021, 03:13:40 PM »
Vallejo does a Matt Medium but it's not as user friendly - being a dropper bottle one can't just dip a brush in the pot and mix in.


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Re: Is there a proxy for Tamiya Flat Base?
« Reply #2 on: 16 April 2021, 03:30:14 AM »
Use talc instead?  See this article online:

https://blog.vexillia.me.uk/2011/05/painting-tips-5-talc.html

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Re: Is there a proxy for Tamiya Flat Base?
« Reply #3 on: 17 April 2021, 03:27:12 PM »

Thanks for the reply. I'll take a closer look at this article for sure  8)

Offline Svennn

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Re: Is there a proxy for Tamiya Flat Base?
« Reply #4 on: 17 April 2021, 04:45:29 PM »
Winsor & Newton Acrylic Matt Medium.  Not as fierce as the Tamiya though
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Offline carlos marighela

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Re: Is there a proxy for Tamiya Flat Base?
« Reply #5 on: 17 April 2021, 09:23:31 PM »
IIRC Gunze Sangyo produce something similar. Locally speaking if somewhere stocks Tamiya, they’ll probably stock Gunze Sangyo paints.
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Re: Is there a proxy for Tamiya Flat Base?
« Reply #6 on: 19 April 2021, 12:44:30 AM »
I love Tamiya flat base. If you can't find any locally I would be happy to assist in proving some from the US if that is reasonably cost efficient.
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