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Use of oils
jhdamico
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Posted: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 09:58 AM UTC
Hello Friends,
I have a question in regards the use of oils on washes:
My model is all painted with Tamiya acrylics and a coat of Future as a base to receive the washes.
What is the best/correct diluent to be used with the oil paints that will not attack the undercoat of Future and acrylic bases?

Regards,
Jorge Henrique
suntze
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Posted: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 10:06 AM UTC
Hi Jorge,

I used a 1:10 ratio of oil to odorless turpenoid. I tried this on both Vallejo and Tamiya paint direct (i.e. no gloss coating) and with gloss coating. I don't see any damage or issues with it.

Cheers
Thomas
jhdamico
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Posted: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 10:38 AM UTC
Thank you Thomas.
didgeboy
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Posted: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 10:49 AM UTC
Odorless Mineral Spirits from your local art store should work well also. Diluting depends on how intense you want your wash. For Overall "sludge" wash, if you will, 90% thinner to 10% or less paint. When I want a different effect I add more paint or more thinner to this. Cheers.
jhdamico
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Posted: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 11:10 AM UTC
Great tip Damon.

Appreciated.
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