Panel Lines

I used 1-3-5, I started out with less soap, but it just comes off easier and cleaner with more soap in it, and, if you get a scented soap, (i have green apple scented dawn) it just smells really nice to paint it on. :) There is an article here on this site that has specific instructions, I think it's called "quick and easy weathering" but I'm not positive about that.

madda

ok lets try to figure this out, is it
1-3-1
1-3-5 or
2-5-3

Nov 2001 FSM-5 parts water, 2 parts paint, and 3 parts diswashing liquid.

Confused yet?

Wait, now we have 2 different mixes. is it 1 part dish soap or 5 parts?

Guys, head to the gallery .. under aircraft and find that picture, they discuss it in detail there.

1 part paint, 3 parts water to 5 parts Dishwashing liquid

A quick question, what color panel lines do you suggest for an aluminum colored aircraft?

I think nothing works better than oil paint thinned with mineral spirits. Put on a coat or two of future first. Once applied remove excess with a cotton swab soaked in spirits. It is much the same method used on the M1 Abrams on the cover of this months FSM, except I protect my finish with 2 coats of future. It is also a great way to add oil stains and grime. Be sure to remove excess very lightly, as not to wear through the future.

Of course, I have never tried the dish soap/acrylic paint wash. I just haven't had much luck with acrylic washes.

Here's a formula from a post by juniormodeler:

mix 1 part acrylic paint (testor) 3 parts water and 1 part dishwasher soap.

RonUSMC
Same P47, same color same result as i got using Pastel dust. So what is the combination of Water,Black paint and liquid soap to use? I want to try it.
TEise

Me too (curious). Acrylic paint? Semi gloss or flat black??

TEise

What ratio do you use for your water + black paint + dishwashing soap?

Curious...

-Greg

water + black paint + dishwashing soap = Best Ever.

Leitch uses this method also, on this model.

Hey, Teise! Maybe use a different method of panel lining