| SurfingMoose | 08 Dec 2014 6:02 p.m. PST |
Hi, I'd like to create a white enamel filter as a fade. I've tried the oil method but have been unhappy with the results (FYI 15mm armor and guns). I was thinking of creating a ready to use filter to achieve this effect. What would the ratio between thinner and enamel paint be? Thanks |
| McWong73 | 08 Dec 2014 11:44 p.m. PST |
Have you checked Ak Interactive or the Ammo from Mig ranges? They have a range of enamel weathering products including winter ones. |
| MajorB | 09 Dec 2014 3:09 a.m. PST |
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GildasFacit  | 09 Dec 2014 3:27 a.m. PST |
Sounds like the equivalent of a glaze or wash to me. |
| SurfingMoose | 09 Dec 2014 6:54 a.m. PST |
A filter changes the tone of the paint. It is generally applied before a wash. It is more diluted than wash. I guess I really do not need to explain what an enamel paint is. link |
| SurfingMoose | 09 Dec 2014 7:06 a.m. PST |
McWong73, Neither has a white filter but they do have filters for white, which is grey. Also checked out Wilder. They do have quite the selection of washes. FYI and bit off topic. I will not buy any AK (this includes the whole Vallejo line since they own AK now) or Mig products. The way they treated Mig J in my opinion speaks values about them as people. I've always believed the way you do business speaks volumes about you as a person. (rant over) |
| GildasFacit | 09 Dec 2014 9:10 a.m. PST |
It is what I (and possibly a lot of other painters) would call a glaze. I can't agree with the description of a wash given in your link. My washes range in intensity and are not all darker or more intense than the glazes I apply, neither are they applied over a gloss surface most of the time. I do think some people forget that these techniques have been around since paint was invented and that they have been used in many different media and circumstances long before we started using them on models. |
| MajorB | 09 Dec 2014 9:37 a.m. PST |
It is what I (and possibly a lot of other painters) would call a glaze. Yes, I've heard of a glaze, but never heard it called a filter before. |
| SurfingMoose | 09 Dec 2014 9:52 a.m. PST |
Ok some call it a glaze and others a filter. Since I'm a fanboy of Mig Jimenez and a few others, I'll call it a filter. But thanks for the clarification. My original question still stands. Does anyone know what the ratio between paint and thinner might be to create a filter? |
| GildasFacit | 09 Dec 2014 1:59 p.m. PST |
Can't help there I'm afraid, I gave up using enamels many, many years ago. |
| Fizzypickles | 10 Dec 2014 10:42 a.m. PST |
What effect are you actually trying to achieve? Perhaps if you give us an idea of how you are hoping to use it? |
| SurfingMoose | 10 Dec 2014 3:58 p.m. PST |
As I stated in my post. "I'd like to create a white enamel filter as a fade. I've tried the oil method but have been unhappy with the results (FYI 15mm armor and guns." |
| Fizzypickles | 13 Dec 2014 7:56 a.m. PST |
When you say 'fade' I have to assume you are talking about desaturation of colour? If that is the effect you are after you will not achieve it with a white filter or glaze. In fact you will not achieve it by using white at all. You need to find the complimentary colour of the colour you wish to 'fade' or find it's chromatic greyscale tone. |
