Which Wash.

Jaychapel · #1 03-07-2014, 07:21 AM

Hi all, I am currently building a Lotus Type 78 and would like to add a wash to the engine which I have painted with Alclad II. I have no idea which type of wash to use for this. I have several types of ready made wash including Mig, and Vallejo acrylic. Any suggestions would be gratefully received.
Cheers, Jay.

Kaj45rpm · #2 03-07-2014, 09:11 AM

Try some black or grey oil paint (from an art shop), thinned with white spirit. This works great. Apply and wipe off as necessary. 1 tube of paint will last years.

Raikkobin · #3 03-07-2014, 10:15 AM

Be aware of what base coat you used underneath the alclad. Some thinners I've used with oils in the past will pull the paint from underneath the alclad. I coat with alclad aqua gloss before washes and it is much safer to do.

klutz_100 · #4 03-07-2014, 10:26 AM

Try THIS tutorial form MPWR. I use it and have always been very happy with the results.

BTW the Tutorial Thread is often a good place to start when you have questions (or even just browse to discover answers to questions you didn't even know you needed to ask

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HTH

Jaychapel · #5 03-07-2014, 11:16 AM

Thanks for the advice everyone. I will try the artists oils and see how I get on. Great tutorial by the way.

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