Question about weathering: Washes

modelbuilder · December 30, 2009, 8:28pm

What brand of oil paint do you guys use to make your washes? I am using Reeves brand with odorless turpenoid and the oil never seems to dissolve completely.

rjkplasticmod · December 31, 2009, 8:31am

I use Winsor Newton oils with turpenoid, but you still have to stir & stir & stir some more to dissolve all of the oil.

Regards, Rick

waikong · December 31, 2009, 1:02pm

I use windsor and newton also.

M1Carbine · December 31, 2009, 2:15pm

I have two tubes Winsors but most of my supply are Abetilung 502 from MIG.

Bob

the_doog · December 31, 2009, 6:36pm

The MIG oils from 502 Abteilung are excellent oils, and formulated in Armor-specific colors. Be aware however, that the thinner from MIG is an enamel base, and takes a long time to dry.

I used mostly 502’s with some Windsor & Newton as well. I just use regular, generic hardware-store mineral spirits.and they dry quickly.

Bish · December 31, 2009, 6:41pm

I am also in the Windsor and newton group, and use normal white spirits. Have only been useing it a short while, but as yet have not had any problems.

Well, 1, but that was self inflicted.

New_Hampshire · December 31, 2009, 6:42pm

Windsor and Newton’s with Wally World bought Oderless Mineral Spirits.

Brian

M1Carbine · December 31, 2009, 8:16pm

I use the oderless mineral spirits as well and it works great with the 502s. Plus I dont have the wife screaming at me about the smell…and NO the smell isnt me…LOL

Bob

modelbuilder · December 31, 2009, 10:03pm

Thanks for the help guys. Think I might try the 502 oils. Been itching to try the mig pigments but havent gotten the courage up yet. I mostly use Tamiya weathering sets now.