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AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
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washing with acryl
ziggy
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Posted: Friday, January 21, 2005 - 08:52 AM UTC
I've got some model master acryl paints recently and I'm trying to find out how to thin it to make a wash. Can anyone help? thanks
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Posted: Friday, January 21, 2005 - 08:55 AM UTC
I NEVER wash with acrylics because they are so hard to thin properly and get good flow. BUT that said use the MM airbrush thinner for acrylics NOT water or windex etc. Same goes for Tamiya use their thinner and you should be able to get better results.
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Bryan
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Posted: Friday, January 21, 2005 - 04:24 PM UTC
Agree with Bryan here, Have tried many times and finally went to oils!
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Posted: Friday, January 21, 2005 - 04:57 PM UTC
Like John and Bryan, I too do not use acrylics for washes, but if you are intent on it, follow the advice above. Also, add a drop of dishwashing liquid to the wash to reduce surface tension and help the flow of the wash.

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Posted: Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 07:43 AM UTC
a little dishwashign detergent, a little thinner, and a little more future than thinner and everything is perfect for an acrylic wash

Frank
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Posted: Saturday, January 22, 2005 - 08:52 AM UTC
I'm with the other guys, oils and enamels for washes. However, I've been using thinned Andrea/Vallejo for shadows on recent figures with good results, but these are not washes, per se.
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