Humbrol Enamel washes

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  1. Ron

    Ron Full Member

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    I bought a couple of these whilst in Newcastle a week or so ago.
    I got 'Dirt' and 'Sand' shades, there are many more!
    Tonight I lightly 'dusted' a mix of the two shades on three different box cars,
    I'm quite pleased with the result.Any comments would be welcome..
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  2. Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    Nicely done Ron. The effect shows up best on the last wagon. :thumbs:
     
  3. paul_l

    paul_l Staff Member Administrator

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    Hi Ron

    The black is very effective as well, a little on the brush and capillary action does the rest.
    A cotton bud moistened with enamel thinner can then be used to remove from un-wanted areas.

    The sand & dust used through the airbrush really tones down a wagon - these were matt black

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  4. SRman

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    Yes, the effects are quite good. I have bought quite a few of the colour washes - sand, dust, black, dark grey and brown. My only comment is that they need to be mixed properly or they dry glossy. Other than that, they work a treat, and the effects can be built up in layers by adding a wash after each coat has dried.

    Mind you, I have been achieving much the same effect using thinned clear matt varnish mixed with hints of colour (black, grey, brown, dark earth, etc.) and brushing these over models. The dregs of the turps jar also mix well to produce a 'filth' colour.
     
  5. Ron

    Ron Full Member

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    Very handy tips, I'll try and get some more colours I think and try them out, thanks :)
     
  6. York Paul

    York Paul Staff Member Moderator

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    Oh I just found your old post Paul, I like the Walkers Rectank wagon.:thumbup::thumbup: Walkers Century Oils used to have sidings just above Hanley station on the old Potteries Loop Line at the old Waterloo Road station yard. When the Loop Line was lifted a single line from Etruria Junction to Walker's Oils kept open for a further couple of years until traffic ceased. As a lad I remember seeing 45325 shunting the yard there once.
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  7. paul_l

    paul_l Staff Member Administrator

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    Hence the reason I picked that one myself, I really liked these kits, and were easily customized to give variations.

    I still need to add weight tho'

    Paul
     
  8. David

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    I like the Rectank, very well done indeed.

    If I may be bold?
    I'm quite used to using various mediums/washes/powders/panel liners on my models and I've had a few reservations with the Humbrol varieties.
    I've found that they are more difficult to work with either IPA or White Spirit and don't give an even result every time.
    Of all the mediums I've used, I can heartily recommend the following products:

    AK Intereactive for Washes/Powders/Chipping Fluid/Decay Liquid & Panel Liners
    Pinnacle for Weathering Powders
    MIG for Weathering Powders
    Modelmates for Washes
    Ammo MIG by Jeminez for Powders/Washes/Panel Liners/Chipping Fluid

    I hope you don't mind my mentioning this, but I'd rather say something than let people struggle.
    There are plenty of tutorials on YouTube for using these and other products, which can give great results.

    David ;)
    PS: I don't have any connection to any of the above mentioned companies, just a very satisfied customer. ;)
     
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    paul_l Staff Member Administrator

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    Thanks David I will take a look at them, and from your weathering photo's you produce some excellent results.

    I use Humbrol enamel thinners with the Humbrol washes, I have both the Tin (old) and the bottles (new), and there is a slight difference in the odour, and it's the bottled version I use with the washes.

    Paul
     
  10. scottystitch

    scottystitch N Gauge Society Publicity Officer Full Member

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    Re the above and the box tank wagon, am I right in thinking you sprayed the washes through the airbrush? I've never put washes through the airbrush before....
     

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