Wash question

Whatever the technique or paint, practice on some cheapie models to get the hang of it. Then you won't feel bad about ruining a paint job or having to wipe it all off.

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I do it a little differently. All I use these days are acrylics. I use a VERY dilute solution, and paint the parts I want "washed". Before it dries, I go over it with a dry brush in the direction of the air flow. Most of the paint doesn't move, but the feathering is very effective. Works really well on raised panel lines.

Archer out.

Want to ruin your model? Apply the wash all over it and try to wipe off the excess.
Dilute your paint about 90% thinner. Take a fine pinted brush and apply a small amout at the intersection of panel lines and watch capilary actio pull the paint along. Do the same at the base of raised details such as bolth heads and hingess and where two plates meet. You can lay larger amounts in engraved grill work. What you'll see is the effect of heightened shadows. Sturgeaon's right about the colors, but to keep it simple, dark brown and black will do. It's best to ues oils or enamels rather than acrylics.

I use artist oils and mineral spirits. I just use Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Ivory Black, Sap Green, Titanium White and Yellow Ochre. Those colors can be mixed and matched to make just about any hue.

Maybe you can take a look on swanny's site (www.swannymodels.com I guess). He explains there the sludge wash technique. Hope it helps.
francisco