Fred Boucher (JPTRR) has written an excellent detailed account of his experiments with washes using a wide variety of materials. Fred has illustrated his article with a mass of pictures showing the results of the different techniques.
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Merlin
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Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005 - 11:11 AM UTC
TedMamere
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Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005 - 08:15 PM UTC
Hi Fred and Rowan!
Nice you have put together all your experiments with washes in a feature! From now on I will call you Doctor Frankenstein!
It's funny how some washes would be unusable for Aircraft models but perfect for Armor... this is very interesting, thanks for sharing!
Jean-Luc
Nice you have put together all your experiments with washes in a feature! From now on I will call you Doctor Frankenstein!
It's funny how some washes would be unusable for Aircraft models but perfect for Armor... this is very interesting, thanks for sharing!
Jean-Luc
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Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005 - 09:38 PM UTC
Thanks for this great feature Fred. The pictures are telling everything, and they all are fantastic.
Graywolf
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Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005 - 09:47 PM UTC
really a very good article..thanks a lot Fred
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Posted: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 12:38 AM UTC
Excellent article, Fred!
Just goes to show that some unconventional methods can produce some very desirable effects upon the painted surface...thanks for letting us in on these methods, and for the time and effort of putting the piece together...
Gunny
Just goes to show that some unconventional methods can produce some very desirable effects upon the painted surface...thanks for letting us in on these methods, and for the time and effort of putting the piece together...
Gunny
JPTRR
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Posted: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 - 01:22 PM UTC
Hi Guys,
a quick addition, these figures were all painted with my Future wash. The walking GI sports about two dozen washes (he was/is a test figure) , the rest have one or two.
Sorry the photo is so dark. I'll try again.
a quick addition, these figures were all painted with my Future wash. The walking GI sports about two dozen washes (he was/is a test figure) , the rest have one or two.
Sorry the photo is so dark. I'll try again.
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Posted: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 02:43 AM UTC
I really enjoyed the article and the photos...much fun ahead with experimenting for me, since I have all of the media and mediums waiting for me in my paint shop, along with a Tamiya KV2 that will be great for testing. Thanks again for the great information, Fred 
Moezilla
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Posted: Friday, December 02, 2005 - 06:41 AM UTC
Very informative and interesting article, great information for us to learn from. Thanks!
Looks like the 'cleanest' and neatest washes were done with Future, I like the way that comes out. Future appears to give a wash effect with acrylics very similar to oils/spirits, at least the pictures give it that appearance.
Looks like the 'cleanest' and neatest washes were done with Future, I like the way that comes out. Future appears to give a wash effect with acrylics very similar to oils/spirits, at least the pictures give it that appearance.
Merlin
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Posted: Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 11:30 AM UTC
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Looks like the 'cleanest' and neatest washes were done with Future, I like the way that comes out.
Hi there
I must admit that I came to the same conclusion as editor; I'm definitely going to give that technique a try! I've got a cockpit all ready and waiting...
Thanks Fred - for both your experiments and your patience
All the best
Rowan
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Posted: Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 12:55 PM UTC
Fred ..excellent article. I definately will bookmark this one for future reference. ..
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Posted: Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 06:57 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextLooks like the 'cleanest' and neatest washes were done with Future, I like the way that comes out.
Hi there
I must admit that I came to the same conclusion as editor; I'm definitely going to give that technique a try! I've got a cockpit all ready and waiting...
Thanks Fred - for both your experiments and your patience
All the best
Rowan
Hi Maurice and Rowan!
Yes, future mixed with acrylics (Tamiya for me) makes a very good wash! I use this technique since a year now and I'm very happy with it. I think Mal (Holdfast) and others are doing the same. The end result is indeed very close to the oil effect I believe but it dries much faster! I don't think it is appropriate for panel lines washes though... I'm still using a very small brush for that.
I used future washes in the cockpit of my 1/48 Goose if you want to make yourself an idea (link here ). I personally mix my future with glossy acrylics ( X-1 gloss black rather than XF-1 matt black for example) the result is better. The look of my models has improved a lot since I use Future!
Jean-Luc
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Posted: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 10:07 PM UTC
Hi
I'm wondering what Future really is. I realize that it is some sort of householding product, but I'm not familiar with this brand, since I'm living in Denmark, and Future obviuosly is an american brand.
Does anybody know any similar brands obtainable in europe/scandinavia?
in advance thanks
Erik
I'm wondering what Future really is. I realize that it is some sort of householding product, but I'm not familiar with this brand, since I'm living in Denmark, and Future obviuosly is an american brand.
Does anybody know any similar brands obtainable in europe/scandinavia?
in advance thanks
Erik
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Posted: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 10:32 PM UTC
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Hi
I'm wondering what Future really is. I realize that it is some sort of householding product, but I'm not familiar with this brand, since I'm living in Denmark, and Future obviuosly is an american brand.
Does anybody know any similar brands obtainable in europe/scandinavia?
in advance thanks
Erik
Future is a water soluble,self leveling,clear acrylic coating.It is not,and does not contain wax.I'm not sure about Denmark market,but in the UK it is known as "Klear"
HTH,cheers!
holmerz
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Posted: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 10:51 PM UTC
Ok thanks
Haven't heard of Klear either, but there ought be a similar product avialable in denmark.
Haven't heard of Klear either, but there ought be a similar product avialable in denmark.
SKurj
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Posted: Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 03:06 AM UTC
Hopefully everything you need is at the url below:
http://www.swannysmodels.com/TheCompleteFuture.html
http://www.swannysmodels.com/TheCompleteFuture.html
05Sultan
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Posted: Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 03:10 AM UTC
Thanks Skurj!I just found that article to post myself!LOL!
Cheers!
Cheers!
holmerz
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Posted: Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 04:26 AM UTC
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Hopefully everything you need is at the url below:
http://www.swannysmodels.com/TheCompleteFuture.html
Ahhh... Thanks a lot...exelent. I think I've heard of "Glassex", although I'm not much for housecleaning.
holmerz
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Posted: Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 04:35 AM UTC
Oh sorry... glassex is for removing future. But the page is still very informative
PvtParts
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Posted: Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 02:30 PM UTC
Sticky in order :-)
sahariana
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Posted: Monday, September 11, 2006 - 08:20 PM UTC
Brilliant article Fred!
I am impressed with the different effects that can be created, I think the Vinegar effects will be useful on AFV's.
Cheers
Mate
Dus
I am impressed with the different effects that can be created, I think the Vinegar effects will be useful on AFV's.
Cheers
Mate
Dus
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Posted: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 - 07:56 PM UTC
Very impressive work and a super article. Addresses several of my questions.
Well done!
DJ
Well done!
DJ
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