Sunday, 4 December 2022

Inks and washes - posted by Kevin O'Kane, 2 December 2022



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  • Vincent Cholewa
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    Following Josh Barton’s post about inks, how well did you find these ones to use, Kevin?
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    • Kevin O'Kane
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      These are fairly good with the usual reminder to shake well before application!
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    • Rex Hurley
      Vincent Cholewa The innks are okay but can result in a sheen on your mini, the Vallejo Premade Umber Wash is also an option just be aware that it is similar in characteristics to army painters dark tone so you will need to go back and layer up again after you apply it.
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    • Rex Hurley
      Vincent Cholewa another option is to wait for the new Vallejo equivalent of Contrast to arrive in NZ, shouldn't be to far away just released in Spain. All the reviews I have looked at suggest they are superior but more importantly consistent across th… 
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  • Kelly Gay
    You can also use contrast paints/speed paints, although it pays to put medium into them to thin them slightly and use them as a wash or glaze. Instant depth and highlights. K
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    • Vincent Cholewa
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      Kelly Gay I have not used medium, only water. What is the difference in the paint's performance?
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      • Rex Hurley
        Vincent Cholewa Key difference is surface tension. Get yourself some Vallejo Glaze Medium, it has the same feel and style of using water but better results as you can control the dilution and application better. Can also be used to create your own wash with Game Colour paint. Glaze is 2 drops of medium to 1 of paint, Wash 3 drops to 1 of paint.
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      • Vincent Cholewa
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        Rex Hurley thank you. I have seen bottles of a Tamiya medium. Same stuff?
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      • Rex Hurley
        Vincent Cholewa nope don't go there. You can get Vallejo Glaze Medium easily enough from Kapiti Hobbies, Acorn Models or Mighty Ape. Usually retails for $5.90 for a normal dropper size bottle to try it out with. Last yonks
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    • Kelly Gay
      I find that water thins the paint, so coverage drops away quickly and creates more of a wash. Medium adds body and allows the paint to flow, without losing intensity, more like an ink (although it will eventually thin as well) if too much is added. You… 
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  • John Edmundson
    There are 'recipes' on youtube for making your own 'contrast paints' with a mix of whatever colour, plus medium, plus water.
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