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I've used oil washes to tone down stark German camo patterns. Washes using MIG and W&N oils work well but I'm getting to dislike the result. Sure, oil washes are supposed to result in the 'washed out' appearance, but there's something aesthetically unpleasing about it AFAIC.
So for my next build I'm thinking about misting highly thinned Buff or Tan over the 3 color German camo. I wonder if anyone has used this technique to tone down stark color patterns.
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I've done that, fairly happy with the results. Also tried mixing in a SLIGHT bit of an appropriate color in the desired clear finish, ( flat or satin,) I liked that even better. A bit of experimenting determined what and how much.
Patrick
Chris, I used that technique to "wash out" the SEA camo on this Monogram F-100D. I used Floquil Dust if my memory serves me well.
Gary
"All you mugs need to get busy building, and post pics!"
I guess because I'm not a big fan of a heavily weathered look, I'm not in love with the result of full oil washes. I just want a slightly dusty look. I'll first experiment with a guinea pig model.
The F-100 looks great. That kind of look is what I'm after.
Yes, thinning a lighter color works great. Buff or tan would do the job very well. Think of surfaces that would be more heavily faded and hit those a little harder. Be careful, though. It's easy to get carried away and fade too much.
You can also add a little of the buff/tan/white/etc. to the color you are spraying. Makes the color softer. I also try to be less "hard" on the edges and that takes some of the hardness out of the color also.
John
I have done that on a recent aircraft build and was happy with the result.
Compressorman I have done that on a recent aircraft build and was happy with the result.
Man, that looks just right! Very well done, great worn effect there.
[/URL[URL=http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/kingtiger11/media/Tiger%20131/3672096993_f1ed8e9be4_z_zps8f44ec5c.jpg.html] Chris on this Tiger, I used a thinned dark oil wash to pickup recesses and thinner lines. Then after that dried I misted a very thinned Buff over the entire model, I think it turned out fine. Terry
Chris on this Tiger, I used a thinned dark oil wash to pickup recesses and thinner lines. Then after that dried I misted a very thinned Buff over the entire model, I think it turned out fine.
Terry
[/URL[URL=http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/kingtiger11/media/Tiger%20131/3672096993_f1ed8e9be4_z_zps8f44ec5c.jpg.html] Sorry heres the correct pics. T
Sorry heres the correct pics.
T
Wow not sure whats happening here???
Take my word for it I can't get out of this copy……….Ill work on it
I do it one of two ways, depending on the model. Both ways use my airbrush backed off to a very fine spray. One is to pick the lightest of the colors and do a very light, translucent overall spray. The second is to use a white overcoat. This simulates paint chalking. For the chalking I use it heavier on top (horizontal) surfaces, less on sides, and none on bottom surfaces. For the lightest camouflage color I put on the same thin coating over all surfaces, cuts down on contrast.
Don Stauffer in Minnesota
I use a product called Doctor Ben's Weathered Driftwood weathering solution. It's alcohol based and seems to airbrush just fine, with a light tan color. Depending on how many coats and how heavy you spray, you can make something look slightly dusty or like it just emerged from a sandstorm. If I'm unhappy with the result, a light rub with Iso removes it.
[/URL[URL=http://s1346.photobucket.com/user/kingtiger11/media/Brummbar/DSC00573_zps024da8cf.jpg.html] Sorry I couldn't show the Tiger but the same technique was applied to this Brummbar, Terry
Sorry I couldn't show the Tiger but the same technique was applied to this Brummbar,
jibber, I love the worn paint effects on front! Very cool...
On 3 color German pattern I will mist it over with Dunkelgelb to pull the whole thing together.
Chris I was having trouble with my PhotoBucket but here is a good example pre and post oil wash on this Tiger.
I hope these photos help Chris. Terry
I hope these photos help Chris.
Jibber,
Your paint job is superb!
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