Just back into modeling after a few years (more than i would like to count) and i’m looking for the rule of “what type of paint can be used as a wash over what other type of paint”. any help out there?
I use Tamiya Acrylics almost exclusively so I can only speak for them. [:)]
It is safe to use a turpenoid/artist oil wash over acrylics. If I’m doing the wash over an aircraft model I will spray a gloss coat of Future (it’s clear acrylic) to help the wash adhere to just the recesses and raised detail. On armor I sometimes skip the future which allows the wash to also leave oil pigments on the flat surfaces. All depends on the effect I’m trying to get.
If I remember reading correctly though, turpenoid/oil wash doesn’t work well with enamels, so a lot of the guys will gloss coat with Future first before using that technique.
i know there is a rule about the base paint then use differant wash base but i always put a clear coat of the base coat prior to weathering so i really dont see a differance i use both acylic detergant and pastel washes with no problem
thanks for the info. i appreciate it. any thinning of the future prior to airbrushing, or straight from the container?
I spray my Future straight on, with no thinning.
thanks again for the help
I use enamel paint and will sometimes use an acrylic wash from the artist tubes of paint. Mostly I like a wash made from finely ground chalk pastels, I use a cheap mortar and pestle, water and a couple of drop of dish soap. Compatible with all paints and washes of easy if you mess up.