What to use‽

[GaryG64]

I'm working on the panel lines on the F-4C. I saw on YouTube a modeler slathered his wash all over his aircraft. Then he cleaned off the excess with mineral spirits. I have been using Vallejo Model wash black and the mineral spirits does not phase the wash at all. So, now I have been using moistened cotton buds. It works OK but leaves a shady look around the highlighted lines. (Please see attached pics.)

Am I doing something wrong in order to use the wash?
Am I supposed to use an oil paint wash?

 

[Pantherman]

I'm working on the panel lines on the F-4C. I saw on YouTube a modeler slathered his wash all over his aircraft. Then he cleaned off the excess with mineral spirits. I have been using Vallejo Model wash black and the mineral spirits does not phase the wash at all. So, now I have been using moistened cotton buds. It works OK but leaves a shady look around the highlighted lines. (Please see attached pics.)

Am I doing something wrong in order to use the wash?
Am I supposed to use an oil paint wash?

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I have had a similar problem on a build and would be very interested in what the response is to your question. Pantherman

 

[urumomo]

Isn't the Vallejo an acrylic ?
Not compatible with mineral spirits .
Use mineral spirits with oil base ( enamel )
Oil base being either alkyd or linseed

 

[GaryG64]

Isn't the Vallejo an acrylic ?
Not compatible with mineral spirits .
Use mineral spirits with oil base ( enamel )
Oil base being either alkyd or linseed

Ok. Thanks, Keith.
And to be clear. Does the subject have to have a gloss coat first for the oil paint to work effectively?

 

[urumomo]

no

 

[GaryG64]

no

Cool. Thanks.

 

[GaryG64]

Worked like a charm! Thanks!

 

[Pantherman]

Worked like a charm! Thanks!

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What mineral spirit did you use? Looks good. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

What mineral spirit did you use? Looks good. Pantherman

I used Winsor & Newton. I got this from Amazon.

 

[Pantherman]

I used Winsor & Newton. I got this from Amazon.

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Thanks Gary. PM

 

[GaryG64]

Thanks Gary. PM

You're welcome