mig productions

i asked a similar question in another part of this forum. i have been using Mig pigments on my car and truck builds for a little while and really like them. for panel lines on alot of my builds that are of weathered subjects i use thinned Testors "rubber" color, which is a dark flat brown. it seems to have been working pretty well for what i've been doing, but i'm learning more here about different color washes and now even filters which i find very interesting.

Dave

You could also save your money and just use the thinner you clean your brushes in. I keep a jar of brush cleaner on the bench and when it get dirty I just put it next to the clean, new bottle to use as a wash for panel lines, finned valve cover, chrome emblems or anything else that needs a little "highlighting". Just touch the brush tip to whatevert you need highlited and the thinner runs off the high places and collects in the grooves for a dramatic effect. Works really good on factory style wheelcovers from the fifties and sixties and grill bars too.

thanks for the tip ..i appreciate the comments as i thought no one would give me the time of day

You can use their dark wash over Tamiya acrylics with no problem whatsoever. They actuallly recommend using their products over Tamiya paints. I use them all the time over my Tamiya-painted tanks.

Their pre-mixed washes are of an enamel-carrier type. Regular mineral spirits will remove the excess. MIG's washes take a little longer to dry, and dry to a semi-gloss finish. Most people though would tell you not to use black/browns for panel lines on cars; I've heard that a darker tint of the body color is actually best.