Grizzly Adams Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I am currently painting my Space Wolves, and am using GW Devlan Mud wash. On My Blood Angels, i used Badab Black and had great success on the infantry, but all my tanks ended up streaky. I don't want the same result on my wolves, as I am runnin a whole lot more armor (4 Razors, 3 Rhinos). I have been applying with a tank brush, i think that may be my problem. How is the best way to wash a vehicle? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234929-washes-and-vehicles/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Water down the wash ALOT, use a smaller brush (or an airbrush) and do multiple thin layers. The wash should be more water than pigment, from there you can build it up. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234929-washes-and-vehicles/#findComment-2828676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Also, I think, a teeny tiny drop of washing up liquid helps stop the wash pooling in the centre of a flat area. Which is a similar problem to streaking if I'm not mistaken. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234929-washes-and-vehicles/#findComment-2828684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinepriest Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Another option is a bit more advanced. Seal the model in gloss varnish. Future floorwax works great for this. Then use some oil paint diluted with alcohol to wash the model. The gloss surface helps the capillary action and draws the wash into the recesses. And also, oil washes can be manipulated for hours after you apply it. Just use a brush soaked in alcohol to remove any excess or to create streaks. When you're happy, seal the model with the varnish of your choice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234929-washes-and-vehicles/#findComment-2828853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Also, I think, a teeny tiny drop of washing up liquid helps stop the wash pooling in the centre of a flat area. Which is a similar problem to streaking if I'm not mistaken. thanks for all the help guys, what is this "washing up liquid" you refer to, i am not familiar with it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234929-washes-and-vehicles/#findComment-2829070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Also, I think, a teeny tiny drop of washing up liquid helps stop the wash pooling in the centre of a flat area. Which is a similar problem to streaking if I'm not mistaken. thanks for all the help guys, what is this "washing up liquid" you refer to, i am not familiar with it :cuss Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234929-washes-and-vehicles/#findComment-2829141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Also, I think, a teeny tiny drop of washing up liquid helps stop the wash pooling in the centre of a flat area. Which is a similar problem to streaking if I'm not mistaken. thanks for all the help guys, what is this "washing up liquid" you refer to, i am not familiar with it :) Ok, just googled it and now i look like an idiot... "washing up liquid" = Dish soap or dawn. Yeah, the redneck from tennessee isn't "familiar" with soap. Gotta love the English language... :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234929-washes-and-vehicles/#findComment-2829283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Ok, just googled it and now i look like an idiot... "washing up liquid" = Dish soap or dawn. Yeah, the redneck from tennessee isn't "familiar" with soap. Gotta love the English language... :) ^_^ Oops... I thought you were joking... ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234929-washes-and-vehicles/#findComment-2829347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 Ok, just googled it and now i look like an idiot... "washing up liquid" = Dish soap or dawn. Yeah, the redneck from tennessee isn't "familiar" with soap. Gotta love the English language... :) ^_^ Oops... I thought you were joking... ;) nope, its all good though :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234929-washes-and-vehicles/#findComment-2829357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Valerius Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Ok, just googled it and now i look like an idiot... "washing up liquid" = Dish soap or dawn. Yeah, the redneck from tennessee isn't "familiar" with soap. Gotta love the English language... :D :blink: Oops... I thought you were joking... :eek Understandable mistake... "washing up" must be an expression only used across the pond because I've never heard it either. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234929-washes-and-vehicles/#findComment-2829536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfinger Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 It doesn't have to be soap either, any additive that will break the surface tension of the fluid can be used, I have had success with adding a drop or two of future floor polish,try and stay away from just water. On a side note, making washes out of oil paints is fun and when done run produces great results. You will get better results/control by using Oder less Mineral Spirits, instead of alcohol. Ashton Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234929-washes-and-vehicles/#findComment-2830993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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