Wash on dark vehicle model
- Thread starter ggriffaw
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Yes you can use a wash since it will help bring out more detail.
The wash color depends on the base color. If it's black maybe Dark grey or dark blue/black.
I've even seen light grey used.
Take a look at real black aircraft like the SR71 or P36 Black widow. Do a google image search for "Sr71 closeup" to see what I mean.
A few paint makers like Vallejo, Mig and Ak Interactive have started coming out with premade washes.
You probably already know this but in case anyone else reads this.
if you used Acrylics as the base color you may want to protect the acrylic layer with a spray of clear lacquer. Some washes are enamel or oil based.
Plus the glossy surface will help the wash flow better. Then you can spray it with a flat lacquer to seal in the wash and any weathering you may have done.
Hope that helps some.
The wash color depends on the base color. If it's black maybe Dark grey or dark blue/black.
I've even seen light grey used.
Take a look at real black aircraft like the SR71 or P36 Black widow. Do a google image search for "Sr71 closeup" to see what I mean.
A few paint makers like Vallejo, Mig and Ak Interactive have started coming out with premade washes.
You probably already know this but in case anyone else reads this.
if you used Acrylics as the base color you may want to protect the acrylic layer with a spray of clear lacquer. Some washes are enamel or oil based.
Plus the glossy surface will help the wash flow better. Then you can spray it with a flat lacquer to seal in the wash and any weathering you may have done.
Hope that helps some.
Rogviler
Well-Known Member
I agree with the above. To elaborate a bit... Basically the panel lines should be the color of whatever dirt or grime settled into them. In the case of a lighter vehicle that will usually appear darker, while on a darker vehicle it will appear lighter. But it's generally the same dirt and grime, it just gets "tinted" by the paint underneath in real life. The challenge on a scale model is simply to make sure the color of the panel lines doesn't clash with the main color(s) and that it is believable as grime over the base color. You can always experiment, and some variation of the base color (lightened or darkened) is always a good starting point.
BTW, this is the best tutorial I've seen on panel washes:
http://www.scalespot.com/reference/panellines/panellines.htm
If you're using water-based paints then Future makes a great gloss coat if you can get it.
-Rog
BTW, this is the best tutorial I've seen on panel washes:
http://www.scalespot.com/reference/panellines/panellines.htm
If you're using water-based paints then Future makes a great gloss coat if you can get it.
-Rog
I've found when painting black, you basically want all but your very first base color to be anything but black. Very, very dark blue, brown, grey etc.. but not straight black. Then you can get straight black for the shadows, recesses
http://massivevoodoo.blogspot.com/2014/05/tutorial-painting-colour-black.html
http://massivevoodoo.blogspot.com/2014/05/tutorial-painting-colour-black.html
ggriffaw
Sr Member
I'm confused, isn't the black basing method using a black primer?
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kruleworld
Well-Known Member
You could also vary between flat and gloss black for a bit of variation
astroboy
Master Member
It is when your actual base coat is a light colour. But when it's a black colour, you should reverse it.
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astroboy
Master Member
Pre shading is another option. There is lots of information about the technique on line, particularly from military modellers.
Basically, instead of a uniform primer or base coat you apply a range of colours as the base coat and the thin topcoat then displays the tonal differences.
Basically, instead of a uniform primer or base coat you apply a range of colours as the base coat and the thin topcoat then displays the tonal differences.
