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Technique for washing with oils
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Posted: Saturday, July 12, 2003 - 09:34 AM UTC
Should I :
1) apply the diluted oil pigments only in the panel lines (immediately eliminating the excess with white spirit)
2) or should I overflow the panel lines, leave it dry and then eliminate the excess? (see Mal's example in picture)



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AJLaFleche
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Posted: Saturday, July 12, 2003 - 11:56 AM UTC
I don't do either. I try to keep the was as close as possible the the panel line, rivets, etc. The drybrushing stage blends the excess enough for me.

Now for me, the picture is way too heavy a wash., but that's my opinion only and is worth just a llittle less than you paid for it.
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Posted: Sunday, July 13, 2003 - 01:20 AM UTC
I've used the method pictured a few times. The idea is to go back after the wash is dry and wipe off the excess in the direction of airflow. This also leaves a little color behind on the panels and will slightly tint the paint, sort of like dirt washed back from the seam. I guess it's really a matter of personal preference although I think it would be difficult to remove excess while it was still wet without removing too much.
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Posted: Sunday, July 13, 2003 - 02:44 AM UTC
Hi BH, man it's been quite a while since I done any military aircraft. Just thought
I'd pass on this excellent "step b step" technique with photo's your way. It's from those great AC modelers over at AIRCRAFT RESOURCE CENTER. A very simple and straight forward method using chalk pastel's & water.. Take a glance, you might like this. I used this myself and the results are very good.
http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/tnt1/001-100/TNT026_Chalk_Washes/tnt026.htm

- ralph
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Posted: Sunday, July 13, 2003 - 05:37 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Hi BH, man it's been quite a while since I done any military aircraft. Just thought
I'd pass on this excellent "step b step" technique with photo's your way. It's from those great AC modelers over at AIRCRAFT RESOURCE CENTER. A very simple and straight forward method using chalk pastel's & water.. Take a glance, you might like this. I used this myself and the results are very good.
http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/tnt1/001-100/TNT026_Chalk_Washes/tnt026.htm


- ralph

This is a kind of sludge mix explained in Fine Sclae Modeler. Isnīt it ?
screamingeagle
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Posted: Sunday, July 13, 2003 - 06:52 AM UTC
Hi csch ... Yes, your right. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the article in FS used
acrylic's paint instead of pastels ..... yes? no ?
Either way, if you don't like the results it can easily be washed off with soap & water.
To be honest I actuallyy favor oil & enamel washes, But it's nice to have a "fail safe " alternative.

- ralph
csch
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Posted: Sunday, July 13, 2003 - 01:03 PM UTC

Quoted Text

Hi csch ... Yes, your right. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the article in FS used
acrylic's paint instead of pastels ..... yes? no ?
Either way, if you don't like the results it can easily be washed off with soap & water.
To be honest I actuallyy favor oil & enamel washes, But it's nice to have a "fail safe " alternative.

- ralph

Your wright screamingeagle, FSM article talks about acrylic paint. I tried it but I found it dificult to wipe out. I prefer oil washes.
Cheers.
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