Oh, one other comment. Starship Filth for the win! I plan to have a future video that actually shows me using this particular oil colour in a few different ways.
I learned today that my local hobby store just got a big re-stock of Ammo by Mig. I need to check my inventory and see what gaps I have in my supplies.
Oh, and I also learned today that Mig Productions is "back" in production. The brand is now owned by AK Interactive, but they are putting out their products plus new ones under the Mig Productions Brand...
I like the pace of your videos and the fact that you're covering a lot of ground without wasting hours of the viewer's time. In your video, when you use "thinner" to create a wash, do you mean the stuff that says paint thinner on the label, or are you using that term in a more general sense, to describe a broader group of thinners like turps, mineral spirits, etc? I'm not suggesting that one is more correct than another. I'm curious of your preference with heavy body artist oils.
Thanks Hunter. In this case I'm using "thinner" in the broader term, as I've found that what is used depends on user preference and local availability. The mineral spirit that I use as a thinner is called "Taltine" which seems to be a Canadian-made odourless solvent. It dries slowly, which is ideal for this kind of work.
Future can be brushed on manually or sprayed on using an airbrush. If you don't have an airbrush, go with spray cans for your clear coats. While Testor's Glosscote works well as a spray can gloss, you can also use Tamiya Clear Gloss spray, which I like better personally. I've had and heard mixed results from Krylon even though many swear by them. It partly depends on the scale of the model you're working with. With spray cans (or any sprays for that matter) you're better doing a few thin coats than trying to do one thick one.
The Citadel Washes are a well-used part of my arsenal. You'll see them in a few of my videos. They're great for pulling out detail on trucks, for example (Agrax Earthshade), and of course, for painting figures (I still have to do a video on that). As far as acrylic/water soluble washes go, they're probably the best on the market. If you watch my latest livestream on Weathering Structures, I even have an example of how I used Nuln Oil. I also used Nuln Oil and Reikland Fleshshade in the Salt Chipping video as well. So yes, I like them a lot :)
Hi Virgile, the acrylic gloss that I'm using at that point is simply Pledge with Future, an acrylic floor polish that modelers often use. It's marketed in different countries under different names, but currently in Canada and the United States it goes under the name "Pledge with Future." That being said, Tamiya gloss clear will also get the job done too.
JC, I am having a hard time finding a suitable solvent based mineral spirit to use that is safe on plastics. Do you have another mineral spirit that you can recommend that is cheaper and more available?
Hi Jeff, it really depends on where you live as to what may be available. I use something called "Taltine" which is a brand-name odourless mineral spirit made by a company called "Demco" that is manufactured here in Canada. One bottle lasted me a few years, as you really don't need to use a lot of it. You could go with with something from either AK Interactive or Ammo by Mig, as their thinners are intended to be used on plastic models. I will try to look up a US equivalent of Taltine later tonight and post it as a reply to this comment.
Yes. I have to apologize that I misread your question in terms of solvents. X20A thinner is basically 91% denatured alcohol, and you can buy that at a Walmart Pharmacy for a very reasonable price. You can use that to thin Tamiya and AK Interactive Acrylic-Lacquers, as well as Games Workshop/Citadel paints & Privateer press. Just don't use it with Vallejo model colours. On the other hand, my reference for Taltine was intended for oil paints. Don't use that on acrylics. It won't end well. I had misread the term "solvents" in thinking of them in relation to oils and enamels. Does that help?
Have any favourite formulas for washes? Do you use the india ink/alcohol wash, or pre-mix? Any other super-secret wash formulas you'd care to share?
Oh, one other comment. Starship Filth for the win! I plan to have a future video that actually shows me using this particular oil colour in a few different ways.
Good video JC, you're on a roll!
Good job, like you videos!🤘
Thanks Kory!
Well done buddy! ! ! !
Thanks! :) Nice to be at the halfway mark for this series...
very nice, looks like it works well
It does. In future videos I should really include some "after' stills so you can see what the final look is like. Part of the learning process. :)
I am a big fan of Ammo by Mig enamel washes. They go on really nicely, and remain workable for a reasonable length of time.
I learned today that my local hobby store just got a big re-stock of Ammo by Mig. I need to check my inventory and see what gaps I have in my supplies.
Oh, and I also learned today that Mig Productions is "back" in production. The brand is now owned by AK Interactive, but they are putting out their products plus new ones under the Mig Productions Brand...
I like the pace of your videos and the fact that you're covering a lot of ground without wasting hours of the viewer's time. In your video, when you use "thinner" to create a wash, do you mean the stuff that says paint thinner on the label, or are you using that term in a more general sense, to describe a broader group of thinners like turps, mineral spirits, etc? I'm not suggesting that one is more correct than another. I'm curious of your preference with heavy body artist oils.
Thanks Hunter. In this case I'm using "thinner" in the broader term, as I've found that what is used depends on user preference and local availability. The mineral spirit that I use as a thinner is called "Taltine" which seems to be a Canadian-made odourless solvent. It dries slowly, which is ideal for this kind of work.
Do you brush on the floor polish gloss clear coat? Also do you have another recommended spray can gloss clear?
Future can be brushed on manually or sprayed on using an airbrush. If you don't have an airbrush, go with spray cans for your clear coats. While Testor's Glosscote works well as a spray can gloss, you can also use Tamiya Clear Gloss spray, which I like better personally. I've had and heard mixed results from Krylon even though many swear by them. It partly depends on the scale of the model you're working with. With spray cans (or any sprays for that matter) you're better doing a few thin coats than trying to do one thick one.
John, what is your opinion of using Citadel washes? I know that you prefer oil-based over acrylic. Thanks.
The Citadel Washes are a well-used part of my arsenal. You'll see them in a few of my videos. They're great for pulling out detail on trucks, for example (Agrax Earthshade), and of course, for painting figures (I still have to do a video on that). As far as acrylic/water soluble washes go, they're probably the best on the market. If you watch my latest livestream on Weathering Structures, I even have an example of how I used Nuln Oil. I also used Nuln Oil and Reikland Fleshshade in the Salt Chipping video as well. So yes, I like them a lot :)
Hi, what is the acrylic gloss clear cote you use at about 3.22 minutes in the video? Thanks
Hi Virgile, the acrylic gloss that I'm using at that point is simply Pledge with Future, an acrylic floor polish that modelers often use. It's marketed in different countries under different names, but currently in Canada and the United States it goes under the name "Pledge with Future." That being said, Tamiya gloss clear will also get the job done too.
JC, I am having a hard time finding a suitable solvent based mineral spirit to use that is safe on plastics. Do you have another mineral spirit that you can recommend that is cheaper and more available?
Hi Jeff, it really depends on where you live as to what may be available. I use something called "Taltine" which is a brand-name odourless mineral spirit made by a company called "Demco" that is manufactured here in Canada. One bottle lasted me a few years, as you really don't need to use a lot of it. You could go with with something from either AK Interactive or Ammo by Mig, as their thinners are intended to be used on plastic models. I will try to look up a US equivalent of Taltine later tonight and post it as a reply to this comment.
@@JCsRiptrack I'm in the US. I can get Tamyia X20 on Amazon but it is expensive. There must be an alternative that I can buy at a big box store?
Yes. I have to apologize that I misread your question in terms of solvents. X20A thinner is basically 91% denatured alcohol, and you can buy that at a Walmart Pharmacy for a very reasonable price. You can use that to thin Tamiya and AK Interactive Acrylic-Lacquers, as well as Games Workshop/Citadel paints & Privateer press. Just don't use it with Vallejo model colours.
On the other hand, my reference for Taltine was intended for oil paints. Don't use that on acrylics. It won't end well. I had misread the term "solvents" in thinking of them in relation to oils and enamels. Does that help?