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Always interested in scratch-building methods. The best clear flat coat I have found is the Tamiya. Most flat coats, when cured, have a mat finish. The primary paint type used is solvent. I use the Tamiya sprayed as a last coat.
Question: Where did you find the wooden deck? Is it a separate detail medium or a kit part?
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