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Boushh Boushh Helmet/Costume Build by alvo
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I'm still working on painting my own Boushh helmet. I'm using Tamiya brand paints. I have a question about some of the final steps a lot of people seem to use.
The umber wash.
I have never ever done an umber wash before. What product brand/type do I use? How about the method of application of said wash?
Thanks in advance!
The umber wash.
I have never ever done an umber wash before. What product brand/type do I use? How about the method of application of said wash?
Thanks in advance!
alvomedia
Hunter
That's a question I've received a few times. I like doing an umber wash at the end because the wash will settle into the battle scars and other places to create a dirty look/feel. It gives everything a nice tone.
I apply my wash with an airbrush, which is maybe out of the ordinary. The reason for this is so I don't get any brush strokes on my helmet. It is just a cleaner application, IMO.
Here are a couple links for the wash I like to use:
https://www.hobbylinc.com/vallejo-umber-wash-17ml-6-pack-hobby-and-model-acrylic-paint-73203
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=umber+wash
Here is a side by side so you can see the before and after results of a wash.
WONDERFUL information. Thank you so much!
I did some googling on this and saw where some wash types ate through paint, so better to ask what's been tried and true with the Tamiya on this helmet!
EDIT: Since you airbrushed the wash on, did you thin it at all? If so, what did you use as a thinner?
I did some googling on this and saw where some wash types ate through paint, so better to ask what's been tried and true with the Tamiya on this helmet!
EDIT: Since you airbrushed the wash on, did you thin it at all? If so, what did you use as a thinner?
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alvomedia
Hunter
I haven't ever thinned the wash. It is already quite thin, so I haven't ever felt like it needed it.
alvomedia
Hunter
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