Jimd0586 Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Morning! I have the 1:48 Revell F/A-18E and I am using the CAG decals and paint scheme from VF-14 that came with the kit. The Vertical Stabilizers on that scheme are black. So I painted them accordingly. I am now at the decal stage and am wondering what to do looking forward... I planned on using my black Tamiya wash on everything (navy gray scheme paint job on the bird), but then I have the black vertical stabs. Do I use the gray wash on them? I feel like: 1) gray wash doesn't actually work well (maybe I just need to stir/shake up the enamel wash better) 2) it would create issues to the eye having a black wash throughout but a gray wash on the stabs. Here is where I am at so far: https://imgur.com/j91tQNH Thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I've used light colored washes on black or very dark colored areas frequently. If done subtly it looks fine (IMHO). If you are worried about the grey being too stark and standing out too much, you might try a wash slightly darker than the Tamiya grey. There are many different colored washes available, or you can make your own using oil paint and mild thinner such as turpentine. I like using Flory's line of water based clay washes. If I don't like something, I can removed it easily with a wet cloth and start over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimd0586 Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 Thank you Mstor. That sounds like a good idea. I will try the gray and then the maybe blacken it up a bit. Here is what she looks like at the moment: https://imgur.com/JKpqh7o I still have a weapons loadout, landing gear covers, and other accoutrements to put on her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mstor Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Have you used the black panel line wash yet? From the photo it doesn't look like it. I would do the panel line wash before attaching any weapons or landing gear. Much easier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fly-n-hi Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 The Tamiya grey panel line wash is really good for white or very light grey paint. Over Dark Ghost Grey it might be too light. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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