outlaw035 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 can anyone tell me where i can get a good mixed black wash....i tried to make my own and i just cant get the black right....thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 There`s a prodect called Detailer from detail master that works great. John Pol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I will second recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 That's what I use too and it comes in several different colors and I think it's $3.25 or $3.50 a bottle, good stuff!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator-Fox Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I got mine from these guys. Good stuff. http://thedetailer.net/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I have and use the above listed product as well, but sometimes it is too blue for my taste. There are several other pre-made options but be careful as some are solvent based, just be careful what you are using. Solvent over waterbased is OK, water based over anything is OK, some enamels over Laq OK, just be sure to test. Some great stuff from AK INeteractive etc, but they are pricey. That being said, Polyyscale also has premade washes in both water based, and enamel in several different shades, but not a true black, more like grime, dirt etc. I know you said you did not have luck making your own, BUT... try using Pollyscale Engine black. It is water based, make as much or little as you need etc. And it has a nice final finish. I use LOADS of this stuff, when used alone has a nice flat/dull finish to it. I swear, this stuff mixes nice and easy to whatever degree of darkness you need. Finally you can use some brands of artist oils, thinned with mineral spirits, again this gives you smoe options for overcoating without harming the base color. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Polly Scale paints are really nice to work with - thin with some distilled water and you can airbrush - thin a little more and you can use as a wash... They stopped making it though, and my source is drying up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 thank you everyone,,,i will try 1 or more of the above... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janthlie Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 (edited) Oh, nice price on shipping to norway also at the detailer. Got me a set of 4 for under $20 incl shipping. thats about the price for 2 in norway, excluding shipping Edited December 11, 2013 by Janthlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Citadel Miniatures/Games Workshop makes one, too. Their paints are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 (edited) Polly Scale paints are really nice to work with - thin with some distilled water and you can airbrush - thin a little more and you can use as a wash... Why use not tap water? Just wondering... Edited December 12, 2013 by zenrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Why use not tap water? Just wondering... I only do what the little bottle tells me... I also have the Citadel products and use them a lot - they produce a flat finish vs the gloss from The Detailer. There seems to be a flourish of new/newer "wash" type paints recently as I have seen a selection at Hobby Lobby, a couple from Vallejo, some others too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I'm a fan of The Detailer and have a bottle of every color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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