model_madness Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Hi guys I used an acrylic wash of Tamiya light grey to wash the white wheel wells on my SEA 104. Didnt come out looking very grubby or oily or realistic or good :) What colour is good to create that grimey/oily look without overdoing it? Also whats the technique to wiping up raised areas after applying? TIA Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingSnowmew Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 I use Tamiya semi gloss black with a little Tamiya flat for an oily wash. I use pastels for dirt and mud. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck1945 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 I use oils for washes, and raw umber works well. Raw umber is a dark brown, so if you use thinned Tamiya paints, try a dark brown color. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Donnico Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Tamiya Smoke! Its the best + no mixing colors required. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
model_madness Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 (edited) Tamiya Smoke! Its the best + no mixing colors required. So i hear! thanks ive got some ill try it How do i remove the previous wash if its already cured? If i futured before i did the wash could i use IPA to clean the wash without harming the paint underneath? If not, would cotton bud dipped in water work? Edited February 25, 2007 by model_madness Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volzj Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Even if I use a umber or gray wash on the panel lines of an aircraft, I still generally stick to black for wheel wells. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Donnico Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 So i hear! thanks ive got some ill try itHow do i remove the previous wash if its already cured? If i futured before i did the wash could i use IPA to clean the wash without harming the paint underneath? If not, would cotton bud dipped in water work? Your best bet to remove anything acryl (incl. future) is a cotton bud dipped in any type of weak base solution like ammonia (windex). You have to be really careful, though, cause it will lift acryl paint as easily as future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I use the watercolors that come in a tube, mainly black, charcoal gray, and burnt umber, mixed together with water and a bit of dish soap. Definitely grimy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Raw Umber and Burnt Umber are usually my favorites. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dreammh Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Drybrushing and enamel wash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Living Legend Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I mainly use "rubber" from the little Testors bottles. Its not as stark as black but is still plenty dark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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