Weathering and washes

[crashcup]

Helo Folks,

 

   I live in Guatemala and it's hard to get stuff here. After you paint your model then give it a coat of clear do you need to wait 24 hrs. 

or can you add panel line and washes when the clear coat is dry to the touch?  I can't get turpentine here, and was wondering if diesel would work to remove the wash and panel line excess?

 

please advise

 

bob

Edited November 4, 2018 by crashcup
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[Mstor]

I don't know what you are using for the clear coat, but I think it is always a good idea to let it dry for at least 24 hours before starting any washes. Especially if they are solvent based. I generally wait 48 hrs, sometimes longer, just to be sure. Don't want your washes reacting with the clear coat.

Diesel? That's an petroleum derivative more closely akin to a light oil. I wouldn't recommend it. Can you get Vallejo products and paints there? I believe they make a line of water-based washes and weathering products.

[crashcup]

thanks for the info ... I'll try and order the water based vallejo washes  and have it shipped here 

 

thanks again,

 

bob

[Mstor]

Mind you, I don't have any experience with Vallejo's washes. The Vallejo website has a listing of all the washes and other weathering products they make, along with all their paints. Here's a link:

https://acrylicosvallejo.com/en/categoria/hobby/

 

I find it curious that you cannot get turpentine in Guatemala. It is commonly available in artists supply stores for use with oil paints, which are very commonly used around the world. Have you checked artist supply stores?

Edited November 5, 2018 by Mstor