Streaking grime? Which one?

[Brother Clavero]

So I decided to venture out a bit from my regular acrylic paints and try some streaking grime. I had wanted to use AK interactive but have been reading that they changed their original colour to something darker. Could anyone recommend an alternative or even how to mix up my own batch ?

[Firedrake Cordova]

I've not used any of the enamel- or oil-based grimes, but I would imagine that you could make your own using artist's oil paint in the colour of your choice (probably one of the umbers, sienna, or sepia), and diluting it down to a wash. [Historical modellers seem to suggest this works]

 

In case you missed it, the Vallejo streaking grime is acrylic unlike the others, so will obviously behave differently (not that you get a surprise!), although you can still manipulate it in a similar manner if you use Airbrush Thinner.

Edited March 7, 2022 by Firedrake Cordova

[Brother Clavero]

Thanks for the response! I wasn't aware Vallejo made this. I will definitely be giving it a try !

[Tallarn Commander]

As Firedrake Cordova mentions, I use a wash of oil painted mixed with white spirits.

Here I used burnt umber over a Zamesi Desert basecoat.

And here I just used black oil paint mixed with white spirits for my Renegades and Heretics Russ

[sarabando]

 

I find using standard artists oils burnt umber is one of the best all around grimes. Just mix it thin with mineral spirits and away you go, super cheap and easy to use. 

[Bung]

Here is a list of oil paints and their uses

http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/372745-oil-paints-which-and-how-to-use/?do=findComment&comment=5776607