Hi all,
I know this question has been asked a thousand times but what is the sequence of applications after my second coat of humbrol enamel 155 olive drab on the upper surface of my academy 1/72 b17f. I would like to expose the panel detail and highlight the exhaust/ oil trails. I have used future or pledge one go as it is called in oz to set the decals on previous models is this a sound practice?
Hope you gurus out there can help.
regards NEIL
Next step in my method would be a coat of future, decals, more future, then I use chinese black ink mixed with water as a wash to highlite the details, then dry brush,the powders, then I seal it with dullcoat. Then it usually goes in the trash can cause I hate it… [;)] JK
I would put any pastels/powders on very last (even after final clear coat). They tend to disappear when you cover them with a clear coat. Don’t worry, they adhere pretty well to the finish. If you don’t handle the model excessively, they will stay on.
Andy
hi iy
i managed to buy some chinese ink from a local art shop. What is the best technique to apply this wash ? I don’t want to stuff the whole thing up!
Thanks for your patience.
regards neil.
whats the best dull coat to use??
You can just mix water with the ink with a drop of dish detergent (helps the mix flow). I use Model Masters flat coat. You have to airbrush it on. Works well for me. The flat is REAL flat, so I mix a little semi-gloss with it. Usually 1 part flat to 2 parts semi gloss.
Andy
thanks Andy