RE: Magic Wash

I've recently been intoducted to magic wash and have done some 15's and
25's with it in the last few weeks.

Some notes:

Stock Magic wash is 1 part Future to 3 parts water (1:4)

I use two drops (eye dropper) of magic wash to 2 drops water to 1
paintbrush dab of black for dark washes (I use a 000 brush).

I start thin, then slowly add more paint if I feel the effect isn't dark
enough.  For some creases and areas between metal plates I will put 1
dab of black in 1 drop of magic wash.

Detergent helps keep the wash off raised surfaces.  Large flat areas
still have problems with pooling, so I have been selectively washing
areas using a 000 brush to apply wash to the grooves and crevices,
usually just touching the groove will cause enough wash to capillary out
to fill it.

Dark brown is a good color for flesh areas since it is a more flesh
color than gray or black.

Hope this helps.

--Binhan

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Thomas Barclay [mailto:kaladorn@magma.ca]
> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 3:43 PM
> To: gzg-l@csua.berkeley.edu
> Subject: Magic Wash
> 
> 
> Finally trying the magic wash thing. A few 
> questions:
> 
> What ration of magic wash stock (1:4 
> future:water mix) and ink should one use? (I 
> find inks seem to be very strong, so I'd assume 
> something dilute?) And similarly, what ratio with 
> paint? (some ballpark guestimates or "this is 
> what I do" would suffice)
> 
> Also, I heard you can add a drop or two of  
> dish detergent to good effect. Though I forget 
> exactly why - surfactant? Or do I misremember?
> 
> Also, lastly, I've heard it suggested you should 
> use a separate brush for it. Why? If you wash 
> your brush with soap and water after the fact, 
> why would it matter? (I ask because I'm loathe 
> to write off one of my sable brushes to this mix 
> but I do want to try it out). 
> 
> I'm painting ESU Heavy infantry. I have painted 
> them in an autumnal camo pattern. Only one 
> worry - if I wash brown, it'll probably sit int he 
> grooves on the quilted coat. Not sure if that will 
> look bad on top of the camouflage colours or 
> not. Have to try it on one and see. 
> PPS - Colour scheme:
> OD green base (Tamiya)
> Hell Hound Brown splotches 
> Yellow 06 Armouries paint splotches (have to 
> find out what the actual colour of this is!)
> Some packs and high boots are Minotaur 
> Brown. 
> Khaki Drab for chest mag pouches, ruck, and 
> webgear (Tamiya)
> Sun tan, Asian, or other related shades for 
> flesh. 
> Drow Flesh for KI-72 AR and the SAW. 
> 
> Will post some pix to stargrunt.ca (warning: I'm 
> no amazo-painter, so I don't expect them to 
> rival Mr. Cho's photos, nor those of the likes of 
> the Great Ghostly Crimmins and his ilk). But 
> they'll be serviceable for wargaming. :) 
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> Thomas Barclay
> Co-Creator of http://www.stargrunt.ca 
> Stargrunt II and Dirtside II game site
> 
> No Battle Plan Survives Contact With Dice.
> -- Mark 'Indy' Kochte
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