Panel Lines

[Guest]

Hello

I'm going to have my first bash at highlighting panel lines by adding a dark wash along the lines after priming, but before painting (I hope that's right?)

Do I have to use acrylic paint to do this assuming I am using acrylic primer and acrylic final coat? Can I use a fine black permanet pen to go over the panel lines please? It seems easier.

Thank you

[Guest]

I dont normally answer posts on aircraft cos I'm basically rubbish at them.

This question I can answer from experience when I did my "what if" group build.

I used a CD marker pen and it worked reasonably well even considering I hand brush only ... so I would presume that your airbrushing would be a better result.

[Guest]

I dont normally answer posts on aircraft cos I'm basically rubbish at them.This question I can answer from experience when I did my "what if" group build.

I used a CD marker pen and it worked reasonably well even considering I hand brush only ... so I would presume that your airbrushing would be a better result.

Thanks for this. It's encouraging.

[Guest]

Hi Aidan,

Only ever used Flory washes on my builds so cannot comment on other methods, but they really are very easy to use. Apply your paint, decals etc in the usual manner, then apply a gloss coat ready for the wash. Liberally apply the wash all over the model and wait to dry. Take a piece of kitchen roll and very very lightly dampening it (are usually spit on it - charming ) and remove the excess wash with light circular motions. To get into awkward areas I use a cotton bud. If your not happy with the finish then a damp cloth will remove all the wash.

When your finished then give a coat of matt and hey presto, detailed panel lines.

What I have noticed when using flory washes is you may believe you have washed all the colour away when looking at the panel lines but once you apply the finish coat it does make the wash stand out more.

Atb, Colin.

[Guest]

As Colin I have used Flory washes & for the first time on my last model. Found them messy but it works. I did not give a good enough gloss coat which did not help the process. Also to add that just keep adding the mixture to build up where necessary.

Colin I approve of your "spit" regime works well until the spit runs out. Also used, probably due to thin gloss varnish, Vallejo thinners & Airbrush cleaner in stubborn places.

Trying Vallejo washes on the present model. Any body had experience ?

This time round I have cleaned out the panel lines with a scribe before priming to get a clean cut & better chance for the wash to cling to.

Laurie

[BarryW]

I too use Flory washes all the time and they are excellent.

Two thing to add to what has been said.

Allow acrylic gloss varnish to cure 24 hours before applying the wash/

Secondly - I use the same removal method as Colin but end with wipes in the direction of the airflow.....

[colin m]

Beware permanent markers. I tried it once - disaster. I took so much paint to cover them up, I practically filled in any surface detail the model had.

[stona]

With Barry on washes....direction of air flow.

Most important thing is not to overdo it! With a Flory's type wash you can remove as much as you want, assuming you've applied it over a well cured gloss coat.

I once got a bit eager and ended up with a very dirty 109

Cheers

Steve

[Vaughan]

I can't add anymore that has already been said, Flory's is the way to go.

[Guest]

Thanks all - I had no idea about washes being added to enhance panel lines after painting and after glossing.

[stona]

Thanks all - I had no idea about washes being added to enhance panel lines after painting and after glossing.

And decaling, otherwise they will look "stuck on" afterwards.......which they are.

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

Flory wash for me too. It is reversible, which is a good thing.