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nheather
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Posted: Monday, December 26, 2016 - 06:03 PM UTC
I have a kit that is calls for tinting some transparent pieces using translucent paint.

Rather than buy translucent paint I am wondering whether adding a small amount of opaque paint to clear varnish would amount to the same thing.

Anyone tried this or have any experience?

Cheers,

Nigel
urumomo
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Posted: Monday, December 26, 2016 - 08:51 PM UTC
short answer is yes . -- it will depend on the pigments and binder ratio of the colored coating .
You'll get better results with the old food coloring method or with inks or dyes -- or even watercolors .
I did an entire build ( sci-fi ) painted with only Future colored & tinted with inks and dyes .

Best thing to do is experiment with what you have on hand
nheather
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Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 - 01:14 AM UTC

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short answer is yes . -- it will depend on the pigments and binder ratio of the colored coating .
You'll get better results with the old food coloring method or with inks or dyes -- or even watercolors .
I did an entire build ( sci-fi ) painted with only Future colored & tinted with inks and dyes .

Best thing to do is experiment with what you have on hand


Thanks for reminding me about inks. I have a set of those.

Cheers,

Nigel
easyco69
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Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 - 02:25 AM UTC
Vallejo has a few translucent colors in their stock. You could also buy Vallejo "glaze" & add it to any of their colors to get the same effect.
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