The Modeller's Workshop 22

[@3drocket]

Thanks for the tips. As a beginner modeler I really appreciate videos like this.

[@ewin1st]

will definitely be trying that out . what a simple solution when washes can be expensive to buy for beginners and us advanced modellers . 10 out of 10 spencer 👍

[@roberthambridge7698]

Good stuff Spencer. I am an intermediate type of builder and these simple methods are the easiest for me to try. Keep up the great content and thanks from a new fan in California

[@brianc1701]

Great technique. Thanks to you (and Mr. Sutherland) for sharing this with us. Can't wait to try it.

[@Jonay1990]

Alternative to Klear this isn't available any more? I'm not paying £15 for a bottle from the states....

[@gregkittinger8870]

I'm used to using water-based paints (like Vallejo Model Color) because I don't use an airbrush and need a good self leveling paint. Thus I don't typically stock Tamiya (or other acrylic paints that have an alcohol base). Do you think this would work just adding a 4th ingredient - alcohol - to the mix, to break up surface tension?

[@marionmorris1565]

Would this technique work over a flat finish, or would you recommend a semi to gloss finish?

[@jonkrol3038]

The only Tamiya paints I have are the clear ones at the moment. I do have smoke. Will this work with any acrylic paint? I have a lot of Aeromaster acrylics. Failing that will Tamiya smoke work with this but not needing as much dilution?

[@SpencerPollardScaleModels]

You can use a number of acrylics with this technique, not just Tamiya. I've used what I know, but you could also use Vallejo as well. Tamiya Smoke would work really well...

[@ThumpMaster6]

Spencer, will this work in place of an oil or enamel 'pin wash' for armor, especially in '48 or '72 scales?

[@SpencerPollardScaleModels]

I'm really not sure - but I think it probably would. I see no reason why it can't be used around a vehicle, especially engine decks and the like - especially in smaller scales. I should give it a go!

[@manud.v.2394]

Hi Spencer, I've been using this technique for a long time now (I've learnt that from Roy!) and it must be one of the best ways to prepare a wash but I beg to differ when you say that the brush marks will disappear, because they won't!You'll need a moist brush dipped in either Tamiya or Gunze acrylic thinners to get rid of them,providing the base colour itself isn't acrylic,of course! Keep 'em coming!

[@manud.v.2394]

ThumpMaster6 ...yes it will!

[@yeovillian1971]

nice video and heads up on a easy cheap wash ... and a nice looking p51b

[@corrierynberk9135]

Got to give this a try! Many thanks.

[@monkey555500]

thanx spencer im gona try this

[@MrPlutoUSA]

Tamiya Smoke works well for this too

[@scottroby9444]

What's the benefit of using the clear in this mix?

[@lucferrari3109]

Breaks the surface tension ?

[@SpencerPollardScaleModels]

It's the carrier for the colour, the ingredient that makes this technique work. You can use thinned acrylic paint, but you would have to add something to break down the surface tension and aid flow, with this system, that's not needed...

[@FezzantPlucka]

Great video.

[@deanmcbeth4140]

Thanks Spencer

[@MODELMIND72]

Great info!

[@alexandrebelinge8996]

Almost fail proof ! That's for me ! Thanks