It's a common cleaning product found here in the UK which can be used to thin down enamel paints. It goes by other names in other countries. I found the below information which might be more helpful if you aren't in the UK: From Wikipedia: White spirit (AU, UK & Ireland) or mineral spirits (US, Canada), also known as mineral turpentine (AU/NZ), turpentine substitute, and petroleum spirits, is a petroleum-derived clear liquid used as a common organic solvent in painting.
@laroark5036
Жыл бұрын
@Model Minutes Thank you I wasn't sure.
@djvycious
Жыл бұрын
If you're in North America, look for 'mineral spirits' at your local hardware store. Same thing,
@fifteenbyfive
3 ай бұрын
Racist paint thinner.
@chrispacer4231
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been building models since 1970...but I’m a old DOG... but I can learn new tricks...I buy water color kits for children... use them for washes...lay them down heavy and use Q tips to clean... excellent video... VERY INFORMATIVE GREAT JOB... Chris from Ohio...Sept 24th 2020
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Thanks for the info!
@THROTTLEPOWER
4 жыл бұрын
Yep, those work good Chris.
@elpatrico2562
3 жыл бұрын
Hmm... Maybe I should use this method since I painted my model with enamels.
@THROTTLEPOWER
3 жыл бұрын
@@elpatrico2562 It works pretty good.
@elpatrico2562
3 жыл бұрын
@@THROTTLEPOWER Yeah, I will propably try it, the last layer of paint is drying right now, but I'm a little concerned I covered up most of the details, since it's my first kit and I kinda just getting the feel of it so it did not turn out as good as I planned, hope i'll have something left to highlight in the end. If not, I think I'm just gonna let it be like that and move on to the next one.
@garyburford5774
4 жыл бұрын
If you use enamel colours to paint the model, once dry, you can the use an acrylic varnish and once that is dry, apply the enamel washes, as the acrylic varnish will act as a barrier protecting the Enamel paint underneath. An alternate method is to add the panel lines using a fine nibbed drawing pen, the type you can get from the Works.
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you’re quite right. Same way how I use an enamel varnish to protect my acrylic layers if I use an acrylic wash ☺️
@OlidoesFoto
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip, I use enamel paints on my models. I’m a bit of a beginner and this will really help my models look more realistic
@karlcarrigan4451
2 жыл бұрын
Gary, do you mean a sort of tech drawing pen....? Just going to start a build of the Revell 1:600 scale T.O.S Enterprise, hundreds of panel lines on saucer section alone! Haven't built plastic kits in 45 Years!! Didn't do that level of detail then, in fact some didn't get paint at all! Lol!
@AnimeDad490
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry, I've re-read comments and re watched video. I'm new to this and still confused. I've just finished painting my 1st plane with testors enamels. I was going to use gloss acrylic clear coat to apply the decals over. I planned on adding weathering, smoke stains then, and finishing with a matte acrylic coat to seal it all up. Is that correct? Or should I be using an enamel clear coat over my enamel paint? I got confused just writing this! But thanks for any help.
@VenlyssPnorr
Жыл бұрын
Just finished building the Airfix 1/72 A6M2 and took the plunge with an enamel wash (went dark brown) after watching this tutorial a few times. it's an absolute game-changer. Great work, Matt!
@ModelMinutes
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad it worked out for you 😊
@ModellingWeekly
4 жыл бұрын
brilliant video, i'll have to try this at some point - it's true that bottled washes are bloody expensive!!
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Modelling Weekly yeah, really expensive 😶
@davegibson9641
3 жыл бұрын
As a model builder for the past fifty years, you give out quick solutions to increase the appearance of the finished model. This is so important to beginners. The general lack of young model builders in North America, is disturbing. I blame video game addiction.
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
I feel that video games are so much "easier" to get into - scale modelling must look like quite a challenge im comparison - even though it's probably just the same amount of difficulty. I do try and help this hobby out as i really enjoy it, and I hope that people find these videos useful and enjoyable
@BudahKei
3 жыл бұрын
Young scale modeler here. I find myself putting more money into kits than buying games. I do agree with your statement, as a majority of my peers would rather spend 60 bucks on a new game, than on paints and tools. I guess we all have different priorities.
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
@@BudahKei c’est la vie
@Hey_MikeZeroEcho22P
3 жыл бұрын
@@BudahKei keep Building!!! I remember my first build back in the mid/late 70's!!!! I'm still building today.... do you post any work????
@braddechion4343
10 ай бұрын
Excellent run down of what to do, when, and why.
@ModelMinutes
10 ай бұрын
thanks!
@West_Midlands.Trainspotting
Жыл бұрын
Never realised how this worked till now! Thanks for the tutorial!
@ModelMinutes
Жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@paulholloway1447
Жыл бұрын
Simply excellent video ,no malarkey just how to do it best video I’ve seen ,cheers mate.
@ModelMinutes
Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@Alex-ek1fk
4 жыл бұрын
nice build
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it
@KJ-kn8pg
4 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial Matt! Altough i prefer oil washes just because they can easily be wiped out without any thinner and oil paints can be used as exhaust stains too and i cant wait for your next build video because the last one with churchill was freaking amazing and enjoyable . ( my personal opinion ofc )
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm looking at getting into some oil paint weathering soon
@KJ-kn8pg
4 жыл бұрын
@@ModelMinutes definitely try them. You can manipulate them as you wish with very realistic result and you don't need to buy any expensive oil paints. I am working now with 2 € oil paints and they are working fine for me!
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
K J thanks!
@BennyCFD
4 жыл бұрын
Matt.......... Absolutely brilliant. One thing, you can apply floor polish then apply an acrylic wash .
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, there are lots of different ways of doing this kind of thing, I was trying to keep it simple for beginners. If you already know about washes then this video isn’t really going to be anything new
@paulellam6926
4 жыл бұрын
I purchased a cheap set of eyeshadow colours from amazon they work really well for weathering too
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Good to know!
@piotrekszczepanski5125
4 жыл бұрын
That spitfire looks nice. Thanks for the tutorial, I'll have to try it someday
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Let me know how it goes!
@bodieofci5418
3 жыл бұрын
I found using pencil and then lightly smudging it works really well.
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
It's another method i have used in the past
@willthomas9216
3 жыл бұрын
How do u smidge it?
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
@@willthomas9216 with a finger I imagine
@bodieofci5418
3 жыл бұрын
@@willthomas9216 what i fo is get some cotton wool.and lightly damp it, then rub it over the pencil lines. It works really well.
@willthomas9216
3 жыл бұрын
@@bodieofci5418 o ok sounds good I’m half way through my Balt and Paul defiant so I’ll give it a try.
@ScaleModelAdventures
5 ай бұрын
I use satin black in a 1:1 proportion, it works also well
@ModelMinutes
5 ай бұрын
nice!
@valborchardt3596
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt. Take care
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@AyushRaj
3 жыл бұрын
This is gonna help me in my first Gunpla build
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
awesome!
@1942catman
Жыл бұрын
fantastic finally some to explain what goes with what ie oil wash with acrylics and acrylic wash with enamelpaint well done from canada
@ModelMinutes
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@alanjacks3835
6 ай бұрын
Yes that was my first miatake, Acrylic Wash over Acylic Paint! Thanks !@@ModelMinutes
@ModelMinutes
6 ай бұрын
@@alanjacks3835Yes, it can be too "hot" and remove the previous layers if they are the same format
@lucasfromgreenland3980
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you you are a model life saver
@ModelMinutes
2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help
@Anlushac11
3 жыл бұрын
Cheap, easy to make panel line wash I can make at home...you have my attention...
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
Great!
@tomp.214
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I watched this yesterday and tried a homemade wash today and it worked really well!
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@grahambate3384
8 ай бұрын
Great idea mate cheers Graham
@ModelMinutes
8 ай бұрын
glad you liked it!
@THROTTLEPOWER
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Matt !!!!!!
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@vseglu9754
4 жыл бұрын
That spitfire looks great!
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@thiruraj3866
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks I can use this for any kits
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
You bet! I've even used it on figures
@gregorycascardi2471
2 жыл бұрын
thank you very much, i always wanted to do panel lines but i didn't know how to.Thank you for the very good tutorial!
@ModelMinutes
2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@kevinbutler5936
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt, needed this as been struggling with washes.
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@sandtable8091
4 жыл бұрын
That is a fantastic tip. Thanks
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was useful
@Glicksman1
3 жыл бұрын
Many otherwise careful and excellent modelers use a black wash to fill in panel lines. However, if you observe photos of and actual airplanes that are in regular use, you do not see their panel lines so clearly and they are certainly not black. I suggest that you darken whatever colour you will be using on that surface just a bit and use that to fill the panel lines, etc. The result will be far more realistic. The same goes for built-up models of fabric-covered airplanes. Too many modelers make the rib stitching and tape pop out too vividly. Go to any airport where fabric-covered airplanes are tied down. Of course, Rhinebeck Aerodome is ideal for this but most small airports have a Cub or something like that sitting around. Look at the airplane, particularly the wing top from a distance in good light, and move in. Take note of when you can actually see the rib stitching. You'll get pretty close up. Anyway, that's my two pence.
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
whilst this may be true there will always be an exception
@Glicksman1
3 жыл бұрын
@@ModelMinutes Indeed. Exceptions prove the rule.
@TheStugbit
3 жыл бұрын
Here where I live I use Bitumen of Judea as a wash. It is cheap and easy diluted. And also I can use it for weathering as well, like war tanks and such.
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like an interesting technique
@TheStugbit
3 жыл бұрын
@@ModelMinutes if you get the chance for testing it, you're a more experienced modelist than I, perhaps you can take the best of this method. Regards!
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheStugbit Thanks!
@lpjmodels
4 жыл бұрын
Great work and handy tutorial Matt thankyou !
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Probably a little "simple" for you though haha!
@dogeboi1996
4 жыл бұрын
And, your spitfire looks really good// the paint.
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@scalejedi3849
Жыл бұрын
Nice job looks perfect
@ModelMinutes
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@constellationshots3893
4 жыл бұрын
You might’ve gone over this but chalk washes work as well, chalk also works for a lot of weathering.
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! I'm aware of chalk washes but have never done one
@palamj2
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice indeed. You can also use artists oils with white spirits. I tend to use dark brown washes as the black can be a bit too contrasting.
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
That's another technique i'm looking at developing in the near future
@larsbalk4712
3 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this information it really helps me out with making the models more realistic
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@johnkelley9877
4 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial Matt! Thanks for sharing this.
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@mikesmith2905
3 жыл бұрын
I bulk-produce tanks and the like to make up toy soldier sets I give away, I use enamels and have two bottles of thinners for cleaning, the first to get the bulk off the second to finish the job. The first bottle soon ends up as a dirty mix and that, applied sparingly with a large brush, makes a very good instant weathering finish. Not sure it'd work well on aircraft though.
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
sounds like an interesting idea
@roopeshkrishna34
2 жыл бұрын
Million thanks for sharing this video.. I used to use water based fountain pen ink..
@ModelMinutes
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching :D
@Altprager
6 ай бұрын
Nice vid!
@thesidingshow4656
4 жыл бұрын
Nice one mate
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@JimmyCrawford
11 ай бұрын
In case nobody else has mentioned it, cheap makeup sponges are e better alternative to cotton buds and paper towels both, as there is nothing to flake off.
@ModelMinutes
11 ай бұрын
Good point! I picked up a new set of sponges yesterday :)
@roberthill3802
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic keep up the good work best regards
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the visit
@TheArizonaAssasin
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting this! I’m definitely going to try this method when I’m finished painting the model that I’m currently working on.
@ModelMinutes
10 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@TheArizonaAssasin
9 ай бұрын
@@ModelMinutesThanks! I’m about to start mixing the wash and applying it now! We’ll see how it goes.
@pxen4624
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome man, great useful tutorial! I'm looking forward to get into plane scale modeling
@ModelMinutes
2 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@jazzmusician46
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips Matt. Thanks again for sharing.
@ModelMinutes
2 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@neilstrachan9860
2 жыл бұрын
Gonna give this a bash 👍
@ModelMinutes
2 жыл бұрын
hope it goes ok!
@blainefrenette3520
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you once again.
@ModelMinutes
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@patriciosilvarobalino9832
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@davidorr6627
Жыл бұрын
Very good video. Thanks for making it look easy.
@ModelMinutes
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@thisrsrsnamect5599
Жыл бұрын
Ronsol lighter fluid can also remove enamel wash without hurting the acrylic - just dont rub it too vigorously. If you use a lacquer clear coat over the model first (gloss) it will improve the flow action and will protect the underlayer of paint in case you make a mistake
@ModelMinutes
Жыл бұрын
thanks for the tip!
@dogeboi1996
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, I didn't know you no should use a enamal paints+thinners if your using acrylic paints. I just put slot of water into humbrol Matt 30 cuz I'm poor like that :0. And good video, keep up the good work c:
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@Dilious31
4 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thank you!
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@insomniacbritgaming1632
3 жыл бұрын
Looks great, next time you do British camo on a plane you should try a brown wash for the panel lines, I've done it on a few wargaming pieces that are using German camo and it looks more subtle but enough to stand out :)
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@insomniacbritgaming1632
3 жыл бұрын
@@ModelMinutes yeah it seems to suit the green and brown a bit more, and with greys I'll use black, white lighter greys I use a darker grey. It's weird but that's how I do it :) more scale realistic shadow I guess on the underside you could use black on everything bevaisebits naturally going to be darker anyway
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
@@insomniacbritgaming1632 Great idea :D
@neilharrison1420
4 жыл бұрын
rhats such a great video,thank you for making and sharing.
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@chrisscalemodels5373
4 жыл бұрын
One question. After watching a couple of your videos I realized that you like keep costs down but why don’t you Never fill in the center seam of your model? It does make a biiiig difference
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
I didn't do it on this one because it was only meant to be a test bed. Sometimes I simply don't see the point, but to say that I never sand it down would be inaccurate. There are a number of videos out there where I do sand it down, if not on screen, certainly off of it
@joseluiscastanorestrepo
3 жыл бұрын
Great advice, thanks. So easy to do.
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@williamvasilakis9619
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Wonderful.
@ModelMinutes
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@sturmgeschutz1766
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@jantimmer5558
4 жыл бұрын
Briliant stuff.
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Corsario-ud1du
4 жыл бұрын
Very good tutorial. Thanks. One question: Should we apply a coat of matt or gloss finish before applying the wash; if so, what is the recommended base of the coat (acryllic or enamel)?
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
A gloss varnish will help your wash flow better. It should be the opposite of whatever the wash is (so for enamel wash I would use a gloss acrylic coat as the base)
@StBlazeyModelWorld
3 жыл бұрын
Great video , fabulous work
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Do you think you’ll use this on any of your models?
@StBlazeyModelWorld
3 жыл бұрын
@@ModelMinutes I do on quite a lot of my model making already. I'm currently making a short series on painting models which includes a short clip on how not to do it. That model be revived for another video and I'll include it in that I think.
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
@@StBlazeyModelWorld awesome!
@StBlazeyModelWorld
3 жыл бұрын
@@ModelMinutes I'm definitely going to watch more your videos soon. saty safe mate
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
@@StBlazeyModelWorld you too!
@jlesquer
4 жыл бұрын
Great trick and good result for a cost-effective solution, thanks for sharing this! by the way, watching some of your builds I've realized that you never use an airbrush (achieving very good results in my opinion with brush technics), is there any particular reason why you don't use one? Thanks!
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching! My lack of airbrush is simply as I didn't own one at the time - but if you have subscribed with notifications on you may well see some changes soon!
@pcassar31
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this!
@ModelMinutes
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@carlosballesteros4670
Жыл бұрын
Hey! Great video. I liked so much that I've decided to subscribe. Must say that I had figured out how to make my own black wash but also must confess that I'm terrified to use it with my models because I feel I will ruin it because it will be possible to remove the excess or simply, the white spirit will end up damaging the underlying paint. I must say that I'm in Mexico and in here it's or very expensive or scarse the materials for modeling, so I use commercial air spray paint! I don't have either an airbrush; when ones is as poor as a rat, you have to decide between burying the model or buying equipment for achieving a descent model and generally wins the first. For Christmas, my wife gave me a beautiful Dehavilland Canada DHC 6 (she's of pure gold and very weird case giving the husband a model as gift for any reason), and naturally, I want to make a stunning work of it. It is in 1/72 yellow overall with details in red and black. I don't want to damage it whatsoever so I will appreciate your valued comments. Thank you so much and wish you all the best in 2023. My best regards from Cuernavaca Mexico.
@ModelMinutes
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I have made washes out of pastel dust and water in the past which is easier to remove with water and less permanent if that is something worth considering
@carlosballesteros4670
Жыл бұрын
@@ModelMinutes absolutely! Thank you
@Emtbtoday
4 жыл бұрын
I use oil paint with abit of light fluid it can be used on any paint and the fluid doesn't do any damage to the paint or if doing an acrylic its it's normally 70% water 30% paint same with enamel really but the oil wash is best tbh
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm looking at doing some oil paint weathering in the future
@mikegrevatt8980
Жыл бұрын
Excellent advice and video. I too think that some shop bought products are very expensive. Will be following your instructions and making my own. I build both plastic and wood models. Would it work on wood in your opinion?.
@ModelMinutes
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Not sure about wood - it's quite porous isn't it? I think the wood would "drink" up the wash unless the wood was properly sealed - worth a go though
@fedepatagonia
2 жыл бұрын
great video here´s a new subs
@ModelMinutes
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@IvanekRC
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for that tutorial 👍
@ModelMinutes
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊 thanks for watching!
@jeremyoshea7941
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much this was the video I was looking for I’m doing a remote control car body and I saw a fellow with the same accent you have. Anyways thank you so much really appreciate it I wish I could post pictures with the comments but that isn’t figured out yet Ronaldo panel loans
@ModelMinutes
2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@oceanvibesphotography8395
4 жыл бұрын
That’s spit looks amazing 🍻🇬🇧🇦🇺
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@michigan_joe
2 жыл бұрын
Using a calligraphy pen is a great way to apply panel liner and not have the spillover you get with a brush
@ModelMinutes
2 жыл бұрын
interesting tip!
@lumbagouncle800
3 жыл бұрын
You’re one of my favourite youtubers, you’re honest, you get to the point and you’re helpful. Plus you’re entertaining as provide great content! Keep it up bro! :)
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
Yay, thank you!
@flybobbie1449
3 жыл бұрын
I just use artist acrylic water based paint with drop of washing up liquid, if i don't like i can just wash off before it dries.
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
I've used that on some of my builds too
@Juno58
3 жыл бұрын
Did you ever try artists oil paints (those in tubes) diluted with lighter fluid? Works easy on both acrylic and enamel gloss paints and looks great. Imho the best for panel lines. You can also make some very realistic looking oil stains or other dirt tracks. At last one layer of flat or semigloss clear to fix.
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
I've got some oil paints to do some tests on - can't say it's currently one of my go-to techniques at the moment
@funghazi
3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Bob-bv9yj
2 жыл бұрын
Live your videos! I can’t help but notice your background…. Is it a room in the MOD?
@ModelMinutes
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 😊. If it were a room in what I presume you mean the ministry of defence, I don’t think I’d be at liberty to discuss it 😂
@1942catman
Жыл бұрын
Hi I have a question I am confused about what product should be used over the other as in acrylic over under oil and what sealer should be used again oil or acrylic , any help would be appreciated thanks brad
@ModelMinutes
Жыл бұрын
I think i mention in the video that the wash is enamel, and all previous layers of paint (including varnish) are acrylic
@x-planehanger1015
4 жыл бұрын
Well matt were is you typoon and fiesler?
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve not started the Storch yet, but you should see the typhoon build over the next few months
@elpatrico2562
3 жыл бұрын
4:53 It's only my first model I'm building, and I only have enamels, but when I left some paint on a plastic lid, I was thinking I would just re-dilute it and paint the second layer with it the other day, but after 2 days, when I wanted to do so, pure enamel thinner could not re-dilute the paint, even so I was scrubbing it with a brush, so I don't think it should destroy the paintjob neither, but as I said, this is my first model so correct me if I'm wrong.
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
Generally you would be correct, having left enamel paint for really long periods to dry means they are harder to remove. But, in my case, i tend to paint my models, get them touch dry, and then move on. Enamels can take 24 hours or more to become completely dry all the way through. So in my case, if i were to remove an enamel wash from an enamel base layer within that 24 hours, i run the risk of removing both the wash and paint
@elpatrico2562
3 жыл бұрын
@@ModelMinutes I see, so briefly if I let it dry properely, and be careful, I won't have too much problem using the same type of paint for wash.
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
@@elpatrico2562 I would imagine that it should be ok, especially if you apply a thin wash. However, please test it on a scrap model/plastic so that you know for sure - i'd hate for you to try it out and it ruin your carefully applied paintwork
@elpatrico2562
3 жыл бұрын
@@ModelMinutes Will do, thanks
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
@@elpatrico2562 I hope it works out! 😊
@rolandrugoczky5264
4 жыл бұрын
krásne
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ABRetro
9 ай бұрын
Before you apply the wash have applied a varnish coat before hand or straight onto the paint?
@ModelMinutes
9 ай бұрын
a gloss varnish can help as it is smooth and will encourage the wash to run into the panel lines etc
@Cringethings
4 жыл бұрын
Nice
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@scaleacesmodeling116
3 жыл бұрын
nice
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@catstuff274
5 ай бұрын
My question is: after painting the model with acrylics you apply a clear coat, finish, varnish, and after that you apply the wash? Or you can apply the wash directly on the painted surface and you spray the varnish at the end of the process. Thanks in advance.
@ModelMinutes
5 ай бұрын
The varnish acts as a protective layer, which prevents the wash reacting with the previous decals and paint layers. Whilst it might not be necessary I have found that on occasion the thinners can react with paint or decals and ruin them. Also, a gloss varnish will create a smooth surface that stops the wash “sticking” in the flat areas, allowing it to run into the recessed details and panel lines
@catstuff274
5 ай бұрын
@@ModelMinutes Thanks for your answer. So, varnish or not before wash? And if yes, which varnish (not very glossy) is the best for Tamiya acrylics? Thanks again for your time and patience!
@ModelMinutes
5 ай бұрын
@@catstuff274 i normally varnish before a wash as mentioned in my previous comment. You don't have to, if you don't want to, you can build however you like. As mentioned though, a wash can react and strip the previous paint layers if not protected though. I don't know if there is a "best" varnish to use with tamiya acrylics, i've used a variety of different brands and find they all (mostly) work fine - again this is a matter of preference to each modeller and the results they are looking for... Perhaps a good starting point would be something from Vallejo or even Tamiyas own varnish?
@catstuff274
5 ай бұрын
@@ModelMinutes I have a can of Tamiya TS-80. Can I use it as varnish?
@ModelMinutes
5 ай бұрын
@@catstuff274 TS-80 is flat clear. It will not give you a glossy finish, rather a matt one. You could use this to protect your model before applying a wash but it will not run into recesses as easily and make the model look more dirty as the matt finish of the varnish will make the wash "stick" to it. As a top coat after a wash it would probably be ideal but as a pre-coat its not something I would usually do
@richardclayton7170
14 күн бұрын
Do you use an acrylic gloss or flat clear before applying the wash?
@ModelMinutes
14 күн бұрын
A gloss can be better as it will help encourage the wash to run into the panel lines and details, a matt surface might make the wash just "stick" where it is applied
@richardclayton7170
13 күн бұрын
@@ModelMinutes Should I use a gloss acrylic?
@GOAT-K2
3 жыл бұрын
If you could have only 1 colour of wash for the rest of you’re time building models what colour would it be?
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
probably a dark grey . . .
@Alex-ly3um
Жыл бұрын
I've tried using mineral turpentine to take of enamel residue on top of acrylic paint and its rubbing the acrylic straight off I'm not sure why
@ModelMinutes
Жыл бұрын
Not all acrylics are quite the same, sounds as though yours is reacting with the turpentine you are using in some way. Perhaps the acrylic layers weren’t completely cured
@someguy474
4 ай бұрын
can i use something other than white spirit?
@ModelMinutes
4 ай бұрын
yes, you can also use thinners for the wash you are using (so either enamel or acrylic etc)
@Alex-ek1fk
4 жыл бұрын
hiii
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Hi!
@cuberdude7710
2 ай бұрын
can we just use very diltuted black paint
@ModelMinutes
2 ай бұрын
that's essentially what this is - the enamel wash is super fluid though and runs into all the details. If using acrylic paint for example, some people add a drop of dish soap to break the surface tension when they thin it with water. It really depends on the paint that you want to use and how you thin it
@dogeboi1996
4 жыл бұрын
You teased the typhoon at 0:09 so, when will you show the build? Or will you do that sooner. Because I've been hyped for that since you done the review
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Typhoon will be out in the next month or 2
@dogeboi1996
4 жыл бұрын
Alri
@GrummanF-14BTomcat
Жыл бұрын
Does this method work with acrylics?
@ModelMinutes
Жыл бұрын
it can, but naturally you will have to use water or another thinning medium, but take care if the wash is being applied to an acrylic paint layer as you could run the risk of removing it if using thinners
@lxtechmangood9503
2 жыл бұрын
Did you do a weathering video??
@ModelMinutes
2 жыл бұрын
Not yet
@lxtechmangood9503
2 жыл бұрын
@@ModelMinutes ahh that's why I couldn't find one. Would be rather interested in seeing how you would do it. Saw some chap using chipping solutions and this that and the other .
@farpointgamingdirect
3 жыл бұрын
I apply acrylic washes to my models all the time with no bad results. Acrylic washes are an important tool for miniature wargamers like me.
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
I'm not saying acrylic washes are bad . . .
@dfoe108
11 ай бұрын
Hi! Ive tried to highlight panel lines on my first build using AK washes and revell color mix thinner. when trying to remove the excess wash i ended up stripping a lot of the surrounding area (hand painted acrylic) through the clear coat down to the plastic before i had removed enough of the wash. what am i doing wrong here?
@ModelMinutes
11 ай бұрын
Sounds like a couple of things could be happening.. The acrylic paint was not 100% cured before you started the washes and the removal of the wash took the paint away. Something in the Revell Color mix or ak wash reacted with the acrylic paints and removed them (I’m not familiar with them so don’t know their composition) Physically rubbing too hard and removed the paint through abrasion
@diegocastillo-olivares4992
4 жыл бұрын
Could I use acrylics Matt thx
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
You could, but you can’t use white spirit. Acrylic thins with water (I might make a video on this one separately)
@unman3882
4 жыл бұрын
Model Minutes could I use acrilics on airbrush paints
@ModelMinutes
4 жыл бұрын
Un man you’d have to protect them with enamel or lacquer paints because otherwise when you remove the acrylic wash, you will take all your other paint off as well (take a look at my build videos, I do cover this in those quite often)
@lxtechmangood9503
3 жыл бұрын
So I assume if using acrylic paint for the wash you just use the same sort of quantity of water to thin it down?
@ModelMinutes
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you can even add a drop of dish soap to reduce the surface tension too. I used this method on my Airfix Churchill if you want to check it out. Just be aware that if the wash dries on the model, you will have to use acrylic thinner to remove the excess as water will not be strong enough to do it
@antonioportugal5987
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have question, if I spray a good cape of barnish after an acrylic paint, can I use acrylic to wash?
@ModelMinutes
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely. Provided the varnish isn't acrylic
@antonioportugal5987
2 жыл бұрын
@@ModelMinutes thanks a lot. Greetings from the Andes.
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