sb67 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Can anyone tell me if there's a difference between making your own wash using diluted paint or buying ready made washes. Just wondered. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted September 26, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2017 Don't think so, but you've obviously got more control over colour and finish if you make your own. That said, mine is often just the dirty water the acrylic brushes are rinsed in, just to take the shine off... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Mostly make my own. A mix of acrylics, usually thinned with Tamiya acrylic thinners. Tend to keep a brownish one and a greyish one. The mix will vary for each time I mix them. However, the enamel washes from AK Interactive are worth looking at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Some companies make washes to a specific formulation that is thicker than watered paint (similar consistency to washing up liquid). These are designed to flow into crevices on the model to accentuate shading. They are very popular for wargames miniatures but somewhat less so for railway modelling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted September 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 28, 2017 Can anyone tell me if there's a difference between making your own wash using diluted paint or buying ready made washes. Just wondered. Steve. A wash is a fluid created with a higher ratio of carrier to pigment than normal paint, so there is no difference in that sense. You are able to create your own preferreed shades and concentraions by doing it yourself, but the ready made products will give you convenience and consistency. Every modeller will have their own views and preferences. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I used one of the Game Workshop washes (Devlan Mud, now sadly out of production) on my coaling stage and water tower. It toned down the newness of the paint scheme and gave everything a "used" look. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37501 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I use Humbrol enamel diluted with ordinary white spirit. A mix of Matt Black and Matt Leather will time down paintwork and show as dirt and grime in nooks and crannies. Any of the wash on unwanted areas can easily be removed with a cotton bud dipped in white spirit. John 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37501 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I meant "tone down..." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 Thanks guys, I didn't think about the fact you can mix the shades and colours you want and then make your own wash, saves me buying a load of products. I might give some of the oil and grease washes on the market a go though. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonas Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 I used one of the Game Workshop washes (Devlan Mud, now sadly out of production) on my coaling stage and water tower. Devlan Mud is now called Agrax Earthshade (or something like that!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Agrax Earthshade is the replacement colour but it is not the same unfortunately. It is a much redder, earthier shade. Devlan Mud had notes of green and black in it. The closest I have found as a replacement is Army Painter Strong Tone Quickshade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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