"When to do a wash over khaki?" Topic

I have a batch of 10mm Pendraken figures to paint up for the Second. Boer War.

My intention is simply to do a suitable khaki spray for the basic uniform and then paint in the webbing with an off white. I intend to do a brown wash over the khaki and wonder if this should be done before the white is applied in case it makes the just look dirty.

Any suggestions?

I usually do it after the belts are painted. It does dirty them up a bit, but they still show white against the Khaki

The belts get dirty in the field anyway.

If it is a light wash, after. Otherwise before detailing.

Thanks. I will probably be using GW sepia (whatever they call it nowadays) or slightly darker. I don't know how suitable Army Painter would be for 10mm.

I would try 1/3 Agrax Earthshade with 2/3 Lahmian Medium, I have used it on several figures and tanks and it works very naturally, and doesn't mess up any white markings…so far!

I usually put a coat of satin varnish on before the wash; this stops a lot of the staining of pale colours. The stain will stick in the creases and folds.

Again, many thanks for the tips.

I've been using "Antique Stain" by Folk Art (local arts and craft store had it). Use a deluded wash and them plot off extra. Works better and drys quicker than ink, also cheeper.