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Need to Know ~ Simple way to White Washing
PantherF
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Posted: Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 01:24 AM UTC
I've seen some magnificent examples of white washed armor involving many different techniques and material, but was there just a simple, single layer of paint covering say German armor? I know, I know ... there are probably a hundred threads on this but I'm not too much of a reader or searcher, just need some simple suggestions.

So, was it sprayed on, brushed on? From pictures I have found it looks pretty heavy but shouldn't it have SOME streaking or the original color peaking through? Items attached to the hull like the light and tools ... shouldn't they be avoided with the wash?

I want to white wash a StuG and don't just want to spray a coat of white paint on it so I need some guidance and tips on a simple way to approach this to have a good result.

Thanks!








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Posted: Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 01:55 AM UTC
Try this: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=stug+winter+camo+images
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Posted: Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 02:53 AM UTC
Most white wash was a temporary, water-based paint that was heavily thinned. It was usually applied in the field with brushes and mops.

The best way to replicate it is to use acrylic white (or watercolors) heavily thinned and brush it all over the model...just like it was done in 1:1 scale.
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Posted: Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 02:57 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Most white wash was a temporary, water-based paint that was heavily thinned. It was usually applied in the field with brushes and mops.

The best way to replicate it is to use acrylic white (or watercolors) heavily thinned and brush it all over the model...just like it was done in 1:1 scale.


Hi Gino!

Any preparation before applying? Like what should I coat the paint with so that they don't bleed into the white. Or, should I not paint it and apply on the gray plastic?

One other thing. To get the "mopped look" what should I use other than a regular brush?

Thanks for your help!









~ Jeff
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Posted: Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 03:12 AM UTC
Don't put in on the grey plastic. You should always paint a model, never leave it bare plastic...or it will look like plastic.

Paint the tank whatever the non-whitewashed color was (depends on the year); ie. panzer grey or desert sand with green and red-brown camo, etc. The colors should not bleed if they are fully dried and cured, but you can put down a layer of clear coat to seal the base color(s) if you want to play it safe.

No special brush is needed, I would just use a large one and slop it on.
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Posted: Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 03:19 AM UTC

Quoted Text


Quoted Text

Most white wash was a temporary, water-based paint that was heavily thinned. It was usually applied in the field with brushes and mops.

The best way to replicate it is to use acrylic white (or watercolors) heavily thinned and brush it all over the model...just like it was done in 1:1 scale.


Hi Gino!

Any preparation before applying? Like what should I coat the paint with so that they don't bleed into the white. Or, should I not paint it and apply on the gray plastic?

One other thing. To get the "mopped look" what should I use other than a regular brush?

Thanks for your help!









~ Jeff


You want to use a basecoat,because you want that color to bleed thru the whitewash,you want the whitewash to show wear.And yes I would use a regular brush,just stipple it on and leave brush marks like it would be on a large vehicle.
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Posted: Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 03:45 AM UTC
Okay, thanks guys.

I now have a better understanding and direction of what to do and to expect.

At least I have a baseline on where to start!









~ Jeff
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Posted: Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 01:58 PM UTC
This is how I did my first white wash.
http://youtu.be/VHNuq9P23lQ

I think I would dilute the paint a bit more next time.
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