Vic Balshaw
Major General
Great work.
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Good stuff John. What do you use for panel wash?
Almost embarrassed to say! I know that there are pre-made mixes available these days but I make my own. I have a small set of chalk pastels in earth tones.
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Using the edge of an x-acto, I scrape pastel dust into a small cup. I add a very small amount of water and then a smidge of dishwashing liquid to help the pastel particles to mix in with the water. I apply that mixture into the panel lines and recessed details and allow it to dry. After it's dry, I'll start wiping it off with a lightly dampened piece of paper towel. As the paper towel gets loaded with the dirty wash, I'll throw it away and use a new piece. I usually wipe in the direction of the airflow but some times, a faint or shallow panel line needs a perpendicular stroke to prevent all of it from being wiped away.
I like to make a new batch with each build as I've had some funky results with "reconstituted" pastel wash.
Looking very nice John. Though my solution to the wee clear parts isn't 100%, I put a small piece of Blue Tack© or similar poster putty on the end of a toothpick, fill the receiving hole with puzzle glue and attach the piece. The puzzle glue dries crystal clear and holds firm. I use the puzzle glue to attach canopy parts as well.
Geo