discussion Weathering help please

[Dave W]

The Anson I'm building has raised detail that I would like to highlight but in a subtle way.Dont think a panel wash will work.id thought of dry brushing with slightly darker tones of the camo colours.Not sure what to do with the silver underside.Any advice please?.

 

[Guest]

How about artist's oils Dave?? Just a suggestion from stuff I have read, not from knowing anything

 

[Guest]

little bit of oil paint mixed with a fair old bit of white spirit makes a great wash and it will still run around the panel lines.

 

[Guest]

I have used this technique on some of my builds and it works great, a mixture of black and burnt umber or burnt sienna with white spririts in it to make a wash. I would paint the whole area in it and then drag a small cloth pad soaked in spirits to drag it in the direction required.

Andy

 

[Dave W]

I've got some black and some burnt sienna oil paint which I haven't used yet.So his may be an opportunity to try it out.

 

[Guest]

Thats great, just add enough black to get the colour you want, You can always add another darker wash if you need to.

Andy

 

[Guest]

Once the white spirit has evaporated you will see the proper effect.

Andy

 

[Dave W]

I suppose I will have to leave it a few days after doing the wash before I give it the final matt clear coat?.