After having used Testors brand Dullcote in both the brush-on and spray can versions for approximately 30 years, I had always held it in fair regard. As a miniature wargames enthusiast, I have used the product on both figures as well as vehicles. Enough said about that, well maybe not? While Testors Dullcote provided a quite rugged finish, able to deal with heavy hands and a rough gaming surface, it never really provided a satisfactorily flat finish. The name epresses dull, but the results are more of a satin.

After having decided to re-enter the realm of airbrush [Badger, Patriot 105] painting, I decided to engage in all the product types available to run through the brush itself. I had hopes that AK Interactive's Ultra Matte Varnish would provide me the finish that I have long sought but never achieved. In short, it did. Ultra Matte Varnish is insanely matte. I cannot describe how perfectly matte it is other than to say, it must be seen to be believed! The next test will be the long term endurance of the product. This is a unique requirement that the average modeller will not be in need of satisfying and can thus use this product with confidence. Lastly, I would like to add that the product did well to unify my paintwork as the various colors, either highlighting, or contrasting, all became tonal matches as finish became consistent across the entire model. This product works.

Happy painting!