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Color Match 1.0 Update PDF E-mail
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Thursday, 15 November 2007 20:06

This evening around 10 PM MST I will be taking Color Match 1.0 offline for around 30 minutes to perform a few updates to the database that can not be completed while it is online. They include a couple minor interface changes, improved indexing and the addition/split of paint finishes from paint types. The end result should be able to handle searches better and should also be the last change I will need to make to the backend in order to allow for future planned updates.

Thank you for your patience,
Joe Kutz

The updates have been applied and everything looks to be working as it should. I don't think any bugs should have been introduced, but if you do see anything - let me know.

One of the biggest changes that you will probably notice is that you now have the ability to match paints by both the finish and the type of paint. For example you can search for Acrylic Craft Paints that are Metallic as opposed to before where you would get all the metallic paints (useful when looking specifically for a cheap paint for terrain that matches a miniature or model paint). Other changes will become more useful in the coming weeks and months since they will allow additional features to be added without modifications to the core database.

 

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 21 November 2007 07:49 )
 
Durable Finishes

When you are painting a miniature that will get a lot of use, be sure to spend extra time on the clear coat varnishes to finish it off. This will prevent chips and wear from showing and save you the hassle of repainting.

The most durable finish is a pure clear coat as opposed to a matte finish. In order to get the best of both worlds do one or two coats with a gloss clear coat and follow it with one or two coats of matte. The gloss will protect the paint job, while the matte finish will help to reduce glare.

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