Washes and Inks

Started by T13A, 20 November 2020, 12:53:00 PM

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T13A

Hi

it's probably a really stupid  =) question but what is the difference exactly between using 'washes' and 'Inks' when painting Pendraken figures/AFV's?

Cheers Paul
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Leman

No expert on this, but as I understand it a wash is thinned down paint and ink is specially formulated to produce shading. I have tried a variety of things over the years but have finally settled on Magic Wash, which you have to make yourself. The formula is fairly simple - 50% Future floor polish, 50% water, then add a permanent black or brown ink until you are happy with the result. I tend to use a strong mix of Winsor and Newton black. I prime in white, then apply a thinned  coat of black primer. Block paint the main colours, including flesh and belting. Then apply the Magic Wash. When dry highlight to finish.

Andy
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Westmarcher

Great stuff. I've never tried that. Hadn't heard of Future Floor Polish until now - would that be something like Pledge Floor Gloss in the UK?   :-\
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Leman

20 November 2020, 02:00:21 PM #3 Last Edit: 20 November 2020, 03:04:21 PM by Leon
Yes, it is Pledge multi-suface wax, clear. I also find it dries hard like varnish giving a first protective coat before you highlight and then varnish. Here are some 10mm FPW cuirassiers I did using this technique.

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Blimey, not sure why that happened. It's never been that big before, as the bishop...........
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