Help using artists' oils

need more info on what they are going to be used on... Diorama bases? Tanks? planes? Ships?

Ah, good point! Let's stick to planes for now.

Thanks

I use oils for all my washes; panellines, wheelwhells etc. They are also great for subtle fading of panels, drybrushing, exhaust stains, oilspills. Just about anything really. They'r awesome They take forever to dry thus making them perfect for all sorts of weathering.

For washes I dilute them with mineral spirits and apply just like any other wash. Because they take long time to dry I can work with them to get the desired effect.

Fading of panels or adding shadows, highlights on figs etc. I apply them undiluted and blend them into the finish using soft brushes of apropriate configuration. Again the long dry time makes it possible to get the desired effect in a relaxed manner.

Why not experiment a little? New "tools" are always fun ;P

/Carl

Thanks Carl - will give it a shot.

can also use them as glazes. Thin them down, and apply the oils to 1 particular panel. It changes the color, but just a little. Gives a vary pleasing effect. Can also be used for oil stains, exhaust streaks, washing detail parts, popping all that detail on radial engines, I could go on.