i am finding the tried and true india ink method to be a bit of an problem on some paints now days. It does more to strip it than just deposit the ink. Mostly because the water based paints can be easily removed with alcohol. The old solvent based were tougher. With all the newer water based paints and colors, a better tange of grime can be had. what wash reciepes are out there now?
I know it has become more of what effect do you want sort of thing. I know some powders can donjust a good of a job. I discovered one powder if applied then wiped witha damp cloth makes a really good effect. All that by accident too. For this discussion though we are talking washes
Wolfie
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I don't use India ink all that much, but you may be using the wrong alcohol as the thinner. As far as I'm aware, 70% alcohol is normally used, and it shouldn't be removing paint that has fully cured.
Perhaps you're simply in too much of a rush - let the water-based paints cure for at least a week before using that type of weathering.
Another option would be to use distilled water, available at most supermarkets, to "cut" the alcohol percentage.
Wayne
I use Higgins Non-waterproof India ink, diluted in water. They had both types at Hobby Lobby when I purchased it, some time ago. Seemed to work fine atop acrylic paints.
Paul
Modeling HO with a transition era UP bent
I spray the models with Dullcote first. It protects the painted surfaces, but be prepared for the white spots. Which, is easily fixed with another coat of Dullcote.
Marlon
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I use black latex paint thinned with water on literally everything - rolling stock, engines, buildings, roads, you name it. Oddly enough, it has become my favorite wash over the years. It stays wet long enough to play with it for a while and won't loosen up with subsequent layers once it dries. I use it relatively thin and just keep building up the layers until I get what I'm after.
Mark.
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I wasnt really worried about the india ink method. I was looking more towards newer methods and recipes for washes. Since a black wash isnt always the best option with the different tones of overall grime colors Greys, browns, dirty blacks and such
There are two washes you MUST have in your paint box:
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Citadel Nuln Oil
Citadel Agrax Earthshade
-Kevin
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