Using a wash, not working :(

[Guest]

Hey all! I been using a wash on a tank i made and it doesnt want to stick when its dry. When I apply it, it looks fantastic but when it dries you can hardly see the black in the creases.

I used Tamiya Acrylic with water which didnt really work then Revell Enamel and thinner which didnt work either. Next Im going to try Tamiya Acrylic with Tamiya Thinner.

It looks best when u apply the wash when it is wet, it look so good!

[Guest]

Washes usually dry lighter. Don't be tempted to increase the opacity by adding more pigment though, you will find that allowing it to dry then adding more will increase the density and you will enjoy the control it gives you.

Most weathering is subtle, don't be tempted to overdo it because you may well regret it afterwards.

I'm not sure what you mean by it doesn't stick though. Are you saying it dries lighter or is there another issue here?

[Guest]

The colour doesnt show for some reason. When I apply it, it looks great you can see the black paint in the creases but when it dries you cant see it at all

[Guest]

If it is that extreem then you could try increasing the amount of pigment in the wash. It will look darker when you apply it, that's normal so don't worry when you put it on and it looks awfull, what is importantis what it looks like when it's dry and of course you remove the excess you don't want.

I would use a sample piece and have a play with different amounts of pigment.

[Guest]

Stefan whatever you do don't mix Tamiya acrylics with water it will not work, you need to use their own brand of thinner to thin it by doing this you get some nice washes mixed, with revell enamals you need to use turpentine as the enamal paint is oil based.

scott

[Guest]

Thank you guys! What is the recommended ratio of paint to thinner?

[Guest]

There is no hard and fast rule as you can vary the amount to generate the degree of effect you are after, but you should be thinking along the lines of 1 part of paint to about 100 parts of thinners or even more. Start with that and try it on a scrap piece.

Some modellers use thier dirty thinners in the brush cleaning jar to give you an idea of the ratio you should be thinking of.

[Guest]

Hi Stefan if it's tamiya i find 80% thinner 20% paint you could even go to 90 % thinner 10% paint, i find both work equally well.

scott

[Guest]

Thanks!!

[Guest]

Thanks Guy's, I have had real problems with weathering especially when using Tamiya thinned with water. As you have mentioned this will not work and a nightmare to get off again. Great post and helpful advice. Thanks.

JC