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Has anyone used India Ink for a wash on roads?

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Posted by JDawg on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 8:28 AM

I find India ink too messy to use anywhere Indoors. I have used it a few times but I took the progect outside and did it there. 

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Posted by tomytuna on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 7:03 AM

i love the stuff

 

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Posted by The Milwaukee Road Warrior on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 7:21 AM

Thank you to all.  Good food for thought.

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Posted by snjroy on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 7:02 AM

I've used India ink and found it very messy. I prefer dilluted black craft paints. I mix it with distilled water, and add a bit or alcohol to make it stick better to surfaces.

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Posted by dknelson on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 2:44 PM

True India Ink is black.  Unfortunately there is some stuff out there sold as Inida Ink that has a way of turning blue, and weathering is when you tend to notice this most.

For road weathering I have used charcoal sticks (an art supply) feathered with a soft brush. 

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Posted by mobilman44 on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 1:07 PM

Yep, I've used it and found it very realistic.   But a word of warning.....a little goes a very long way.  As Emeril is fond of saying, you can always add, but you can't take away!

ENJOY  !

 

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Posted by hornblower on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 1:05 PM

Luke Towan uses a dark wash technique on most of his roads.  You can check out his videos on YouTube.  He is a VERY skilled modeller.

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Has anyone used India Ink for a wash on roads?
Posted by The Milwaukee Road Warrior on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 12:03 PM

Was watching this Ken Patterson video the other night and I like the look of the ink on the roads. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OMnUvFne8U

Its only 2 eyedroppers of ink mixed into a large amount of alcohol.  Two coats applied.  See 22 minute time stamp.

I think I will try this as the local Michael's store has India Ink.  I will try a less-diluted solution to give darker marks in the tire paths.

Have any of you used this method or do you prefer another for the appearance of well-worn concrete roads?

Andy

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