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Hey all......New guy here

I just started a squad of Necron Deathmarks. I am really happy with the way they are turning out BUT I wanted to know how to go back and add shading to certain areas. The models are already varnished in Vallejo Matte. The armour paneling seems to "flat" even with my chipping job. I think I am doing a really good job but the rounded area are too boring looking.

Anyone have tips for going back to add shadows and highlights to a "finished" area? I have pin washed and highlighted the sharp edges and recesses and those look great. But the rounded armour panels look far too boring.

Thanks in advance!!!
-Chachi

If the finish is matte, you should be alright to just keep painting and spray a new finish at the end.

That simple?! Wow. Yeah, I wanted to blend in a few shadows and highlights after I had already varnished.

Thanks for the help!

Gloss varnish would have a poor tooth for additional paint layers to stick to.

But matte, or sometimes even satin is fine, and takes additional layers easily.
Especially if sealed in with another clear coat when finished.

If you have a gloss finish, spraying a matte varnish over the top before adding additional layers should do the job.