Febelcrofas Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 So I've just set out on the airbrushing venture, I'm still very very new to it but I was wondering. Do people put washes through their airbrushes and if so at what stage. For example I'm planning on three colours for my troops. Macragge blue then altdorf then calgar. I'm going to try the zenithal technique but should I wash them? If so after the first colour then do the highlights or after all three? Any help greatly appreciated! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/277077-airbrushing-washes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
PensacolaWarhammer Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 You can, but it will act more like a glaze, meaning it will tint the entire model what ever color you are using. You can allivated this some by putting a gloss or semi-gloss coat on before you spray your wash. Then you can go back a clean up any pooling. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/277077-airbrushing-washes/#findComment-3397492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Office temp Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/gallery/image/109786-multimelta/ I used an airbrush and the old chestnut ink to get the heated effect on this multimelta Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/277077-airbrushing-washes/#findComment-3401136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Ive used washes in airbrushes before to get shading but only on tanks Heres an old pic but if you look at the vindicator in front you can see the wash spray gives a shade effect around the turret I dont spray washes on minis but what I do is spray the base then spray the highlight and then give it a wash with 50/50 medium and wash. This ties the transition between the colours together and runs into the deepest joints. You can then highlight with your choice of blends. I hope that helps http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/rbrewster101/SDC11601.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/277077-airbrushing-washes/#findComment-3401191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraRich Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Just found this in my photo bucket account. This is after a base spray then a spray with wash for shade http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/rbrewster101/Picture084.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/277077-airbrushing-washes/#findComment-3401193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febelcrofas Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 That's cool, obviously works well on vehicles then. Thanks ultrarich. I tried washing a man after base and over did it a bit. I've had to tidy up the base with my trusty brush. Oh well live and learn! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/277077-airbrushing-washes/#findComment-3401922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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