Panel line

Hi John, I am a beginner with one build under my belt. So far I discovered that there are many different techniques in the forums.  Sometimes so many it's hard to decide which one is best.  Personally I am cheap and lazy so I try to keep it simple.  My suggestion is to try different techniques and pick the one that works best for you.

For my recent Me-262 I used Walmart Quick Shine because Future is no longer available in my area.  I used cheap water based acrylic from Michaels for the panel line washes.  It is Artist's Loft raw umber which was around $5 for a 2.54 oz tube.  I apply a small drop to a mixing dish, then add some water and a couple drops of dishwashing detergent.  Mix well, then apply to a fine tip brush.  Touch the brush to the panel lines and rivets and let the capillary action do its thing.  Let it dry for a few minutes, then wipe gently with a damp paper towel or damp Q-tip to remove the excess.  It's water based and completely harmless to the Quick Shine.  I used raw umber on the light gray underside because black has too much contrast for me.  I use black washes on darker background colors, and also white washes where I want to simulate worn paint.

After all weathering was done I gave it a light spray of Quickshine mixed with Taniya X-21 flat base.  Here is the underside of my Me-262.  It won't win any awards, but I have low expectations and I am happy with the results.

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Tojo72

Many enjoy using a panel line wash called Flory Washes,they are easy to use and are compatible with any clearcoat.

 

 

 

 

I just purchased 2 of these (Mud Brown and Grime). Thanks for the hot tip on this! I can't wait to give these a go!

 

Don't know if you picked up on this tip,use a new dedicated brush only for Flory as the wash can be contaminated

Tojo72

Many enjoy using a panel line wash called Flory Washes,they are easy to use and are compatible with any clearcoat.

 

John3M

I have been using Tamiya panel line. Unfortunately, these or some manufacturers don't list the ingredients. some of my acrylics say flammable so i assume it alcohol. I will get some Flory. What is the solvent in Flory? I assume it's ok with acrylic paint. Now the question is acrylic paint with water solvent or alcohol? or does it matter?

 

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I have been using Tamiya panel line. Unfortunately, these or some manufacturers don't list the ingredients. some of my acrylics say flammable so i assume it alcohol. I will get some Flory. What is the solvent in Flory? I assume it's ok with acrylic paint. Now the question is acrylic paint with water solvent or alcohol? or does it matter?

Your clear gloss should be the opposite of what your panel line paint is.

Acrylic gloss-enamel or oil paint liner okay,if it's an acrylic liner paint,then use an enamel or lacquer gloss.

You use a moistened Q-tip of whatever thinner your liner paint is to clean up the excess.That is why you need to use the opposite of the clear,otherwise it will take it take up the basecoat when cleaning .

Many enjoy using a panel line wash called Flory Washes,they are easy to use and are compatible with any clearcoat.