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washing zimmerits
mondo
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Mindanao, Philippines
Joined: July 04, 2003
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Posted: Monday, June 13, 2005 - 05:52 AM UTC
I'm doing a Tiger 1 late with zimmerit. It's painted in Dark Yellow base and red brown striped camo. I was wondering what color wash to apply on this one? I find that grey/black is too stark.

Thanks.
Bud1
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Wexford, Ireland
Joined: January 06, 2005
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Posted: Monday, June 13, 2005 - 08:57 AM UTC
Over a dark yellow base coat, I'd try a wash of dark brown. I use oils so 'burnt umber' or if that looks too dark, a mix of burnt umber and sienna.
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Maryland, United States
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Posted: Monday, June 13, 2005 - 09:41 AM UTC
I also recommend a dark brown. Raw or Burnt umber will work in any medium.
liberator
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Luzon, Philippines
Joined: May 15, 2004
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Posted: Monday, June 13, 2005 - 04:51 PM UTC
hi there,..use flat brown and add a little flat black if you want to go darker.
mondo
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Mindanao, Philippines
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Posted: Monday, June 13, 2005 - 05:49 PM UTC
This is the kit I'm making BTW.


generalrazo
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Posted: Monday, June 13, 2005 - 05:56 PM UTC
Looks good...get on that wash...I agree with the others...my fav is raw umber.
warthog
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Metro Manila, Philippines
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Posted: Monday, June 13, 2005 - 06:50 PM UTC
Nice looking Tiger you've got there. As for the wash I use burnt umber diluted with mineral spirits...hmm...I'm just not sure how it would react to enamel if you are using one...

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