I've been using x-21 forever (15 years or more)...never thought to add a little water first!! Really a great idea to get the most effective dissolution. Thanks...
You can stir it with the lid on if you have a vortex paint shaker, I use a FOUR Es Laboratory shaker. Let it settle, then give it a slow stir. It should get everything off that is sticking to the lid. Anyway, thanks for putting this up because when I first uaed it I thought it was a flat varnish and it made my model look like a frost had hit it.
Thank you for posting this. I bought a jar thinking I was getting flat varnish. It's a good thing I tried it on a bit of scrap first as, from the jar it goes on clear but dries white. Now I know the proper use for it, I can certainly use it.
Great video man, Tamiya includes all that info on the side of the bottle, instructions and the sort on their website. Its a bit of a paint going to find it, but they tell you everything you need to know. I've had this stuff for a year now and never got the courage to use it, thanks for the demonstration :)
Cheers for the video, think I'll pass on using it on the current model as I don't think I quite need it. Kit recommends using it on top of a black base, will just use a flat black instead to get the same effect
it does yes. I use it for such purposes most of the times. Even on topcoat whenever I only have a gloss or semis left. So long as they are of the same type, which is acrylic.
Thank you! I thought this was a primer, no wonder it didn't work..What can you suggest for a cheap acrylic primer for use in an airbrush? I'm a newbie!
swalstar A cheap primer I use is enamel paint thinned with a brush. I use a single layer of paint thinned 2 parts thinner and 12 parts paint. I know it's not acrylic but adheres to the surface if the model really well.
Dennis, yes you can use it with clear paints and varnishes but you'll probably need to experiment with how much or little you add because adding too much can result in a chalky finish. Best to experiment on some spare scraps rather than risk ruining a valuable figure of model.
bloody hell. I just finished struggling to vanish a mk 2a spitfire with it after being sold it for that purpose. thought i was a small jar for varnishing. I looked for info about it (your vid excluded). ah well if your lucky ya learn something new everyday thanks for removing the mistery.cheers
i should of watched this first before diving in on the flat base..ive just undercoated my finished model thinking it was a base coat..the more you know...lol
The reason why you should stir slowly is so that you do not create air bubbles which can ruin the finish later.
I've been using x-21 forever (15 years or more)...never thought to add a little water first!!
Really a great idea to get the most effective dissolution. Thanks...
You can stir it with the lid on if you have a vortex paint shaker, I use a FOUR Es Laboratory shaker. Let it settle, then give it a slow stir. It should get everything off that is sticking to the lid. Anyway, thanks for putting this up because when I first uaed it I thought it was a flat varnish and it made my model look like a frost had hit it.
Thank you for posting this. I bought a jar thinking I was getting flat varnish. It's a good thing I tried it on a bit of scrap first as, from the jar it goes on clear but dries white. Now I know the proper use for it, I can certainly use it.
Great vid have some of this haven't used it yet. The Tamiya definitely has a sweet sort of smell compared to enamel or lacquer.
Great video man, Tamiya includes all that info on the side of the bottle, instructions and the sort on their website. Its a bit of a paint going to find it, but they tell you everything you need to know. I've had this stuff for a year now and never got the courage to use it, thanks for the demonstration :)
Cheers for the video, think I'll pass on using it on the current model as I don't think I quite need it. Kit recommends using it on top of a black base, will just use a flat black instead to get the same effect
I was about to buy this a varnish, luckily I saw this video and am going to be mixing this with my X-22 clear.
So can I ask does it turn gloss paint to Matt and have you covered the other one in the sets
it does yes. I use it for such purposes most of the times. Even on topcoat whenever I only have a gloss or semis left. So long as they are of the same type, which is acrylic.
Thanks for the review. Was looking at buying a bottle of this. What is your take on using it with clear paints
Off topic, but you can spray dull cote over it if the sheen it too much after painting.
Nice video and well explained, I use this pretty much exclusively for painting uniforms for getting that ultra matt finish :)
Thanks for the video, I have mine for a long time but never knew how to use. Great video, very pro.
I'm confuse but is there a difference between tamiya 'flat' colors and regular solid colors?
Thank you! I thought this was a primer, no wonder it didn't work..What can you suggest for a cheap acrylic primer for use in an airbrush? I'm a newbie!
swalstar
A cheap primer I use is enamel paint thinned with a brush. I use a single layer of paint thinned 2 parts thinner and 12 parts paint. I know it's not acrylic but adheres to the surface if the model really well.
Superb now we know, X-21 explained perfectly. Cheers
Dennis, yes you can use it with clear paints and varnishes but you'll probably need to experiment with how much or little you add because adding too much can result in a chalky finish. Best to experiment on some spare scraps rather than risk ruining a valuable figure of model.
bloody hell. I just finished struggling to vanish a mk 2a spitfire with it after being sold it for that purpose. thought i was a small jar for varnishing. I looked for info about it (your vid excluded). ah well if your lucky ya learn something new everyday thanks for removing the mistery.cheers
But why would this use water? Arent Tamiya Acrylics Alcohol base? I thin mine with alcohol...
thanks for the info
thanks a lot
The XF paints are flat. The X paints are glossy. It is strange that X-21 is a flat base.
Cool vid...well explained
Cant they just call it a matting agent????
i should of watched this first before diving in on the flat base..ive just undercoated my finished model thinking it was a base coat..the more you know...lol
As far as I know, Tamiya doesn't do Flat Base in a spray can.