how to wash oil based painted model. then dry brush?
09-11-2012, 06:24 AM
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RE: how to wash oil based painted model. then dry brush?
If you used oil based paint to paint your model? You will need to airbrush or use a spray can coat of acrylic clear gloss over the whole model. Let it dry for at least 24-48 hours so it has a chance to dry completely. This coat will protect you models base coat. Next you would take either a black or dark brown wash made from oil based paint and thinner. I use a 20 to 1 mix. 1 part paint to 20 parts thinner. It will look like and run like thinner with color added. In fact it will look very watered down when you apply it to the model. You may want to practice on an old model on scrap piece of plastic card painted like you model with the clear coat on.
