Evil Eye Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 One common technique for adding weathering and shading is the use of diluted slow-drying paints such as oils and enamels, either thinned into a wash, used for streaking dirt/rust effects or blended for shading. It's most common in scale modelling but I have seen people in our hobby use it too. The question is, what's the better choice for these techniques; oil paints or enamels? I can see arguments for both sides- is it worth using both depending on the job? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359392-weathering-washes-enamels-or-oils/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Marshal Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I prefer oils on vehicles by a country mile. The drying time is longer and they don't leave 'tide stains' the way washes do. Just take some white spirit to it if you're not happy and do over. They also blend a lot better than enamels. The main downside is having to give it a gloss vanish, so there's a bit more prep time. I'd still stick to enamel on very detailed infantry though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359392-weathering-washes-enamels-or-oils/#findComment-5412998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Sacrifice Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I use both simply because it's what I have to hand. I picked up some of the mig oilbrushers recently, and haven't gone back to my old oil tubes since. Very convenient. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359392-weathering-washes-enamels-or-oils/#findComment-5413366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
K0rtmer Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Oil washes here. I'm using odourless turpentine from AK Interactive, which is mild enough that I get away without a varnish on my acrylics. Never had any issues. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359392-weathering-washes-enamels-or-oils/#findComment-5413465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djangomatic82 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 I use both simply because it's what I have to hand. I picked up some of the mig oilbrushers recently, and haven't gone back to my old oil tubes since. Very convenient. mind throwing in a link to the migs or tutorial that shows them off. sound interesting. Edit: nvm i found some reviews. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359392-weathering-washes-enamels-or-oils/#findComment-5415143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyberos the Red Wake Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 I see 99% of people using oil. Just curious as I've never seen it, what's the reasoning for choosing enamel? If I'm not doing the whole oil weathering thing I'd rather just use simple acrylic inks and washes over a gloss. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359392-weathering-washes-enamels-or-oils/#findComment-5415243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
armarnis Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Enamel washes are way easier to manipulate / refine (same.goes for oils) compared to acrylic washes, they also dry up in a different way giving you a very dry/chalky finish. It comes down to what you aim for in your paintjob. Each tool has its uses, oils help me get a shading and visual interest by working in some contrasting colours, enamles for heavy stains and streaks und acrylics to set apart different parts. The mix is making the effect i feel Enamel washes are way easier to manipulate / refine (same.goes for oils) compared to acrylic washes, they also dry up in a different way giving you a very dry/chalky finish. It comes down to what you aim for in your paintjob. Each tool has its uses, oils help me get a shading and visual interest by working in some contrasting colours, enamles for heavy stains and streaks und acrylics to set apart different parts. The mix is making the effect i feel Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359392-weathering-washes-enamels-or-oils/#findComment-5415315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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