How thin should ink wash be?

[coachdee]

I have been having some trouble with panel washing.  I just can't seem to get it thin enough to run, and when I clean it up I get the stain look going on.  Does anyone have any suggestions?

im using tamiya enamel paints for the wash. my ratio is bout 2:3... and ill squeeze some zippo fluid into it (jus cauz its there on my desk ) if it wont run well. i have noticed that there needed to be a nice coat of gloss... so i may start doing 2 coats of gloss afta ab... once i finish my current wip, ill upload the pic i did with the rear skirt cover... i rex it turned out well ^_^ .

in re to the stain as well when u run it out, im gettin that too >_< . to make it not too messy n stuff, i rub the q tip along the line (afta a fair bit of time so the ink in the panel line dries out a fair bit) so it sorta stains the black mistake smudge along the line so it looks more natural

hope this helps :S .

[siracerjon0]

exactly and make sure u use a different type of gloss as ur clear coat... and two hands are better than one... (or so i've heard but i have yet to test it out myself but i got the necessary ingredients to do it so ya... ill shut up now lol)

(EXAMPLE: im using enamel Testors paints and im going to use Pledge future floor finish (its acrylic) as my clear coat and than enamel testors black ink as my wash and enamel testors paint thinner to wash it off... should work perfectly and be easy to clean)

[Alan Britten]

Found this video a few days ago. I'm not a fan of enamel washes because the thinner kills Gunze acrylic paint when dry. I'll try this method after a few coats of clear paint but instead of using a Gundam paint marker I'll use normal Tamiya paint...

I also believe this video shows a good ratio 1:7 but you can always thicken it with a drop or two of liquid soap...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-n5-urZKIs

[jamjammer53150]

Personally ...
I generally use laquer for clear coating , then my wash is made from oil paint and enamil thinner ( i use floquil) .
That way you can put a blob of oil on the top of a mixing cup , and change the density on the fly. Oil paint is somewhat expensive , however if you take care of it , you will only need 1 tube in your life time .
Oh and now you know how i make cool looking oil leaks

[siracerjon0]

im debating if i should switch from testors to tamiya paints... they seem about the same price and i think a lot more people use it... what do u think?

[MR_M]

Just to make sure enough glossy / shinny coat you have, then the enamel paints can run smoothly... certainly, floor shine is fine with me...  no need so much glossyness....