weathering

thanks Andy

You can just mix water with the ink with a drop of dish detergent (helps the mix flow). I use Model Masters flat coat. You have to airbrush it on. Works well for me. The flat is REAL flat, so I mix a little semi-gloss with it. Usually 1 part flat to 2 parts semi gloss.

Andy

hi iy

     i managed to buy some chinese ink from  a local art shop. What is the best technique to apply this wash ? I don't want to stuff the whole thing up!

Thanks for your patience.

 regards neil.

 

 whats the best dull coat to use??

I would put any pastels/powders on very last (even after final clear coat). They tend to disappear when you cover them with a clear coat. Don't worry, they adhere pretty well to the finish. If you don't handle the model excessively, they will stay on.

Andy 

Next step in my method would be a coat of future, decals, more future, then I use chinese black ink mixed with water as a wash to highlite the details, then dry brush,the powders, then I seal it with dullcoat. Then it usually goes in the trash can cause I hate it...   JK