AK Interactive Black Night Acrylic Deep Shade 30ml (AK13001)

Name: AK Interactive Black Night Acrylic Deep Shade 30ml (AK13001)
Brand: AK Interactive
SKU: AK13001
Price: 5.59 GBP
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Wash
Enamel

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PROJ: AK13001 · SHEET 2 / 4

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Product overview

Black Night is a 30 ml acrylic Deep Shade, used to drop deep contrast into a paint job — most often over dark base colours. Deep Shades give quick, simple shading on small-scale miniatures while keeping an overall matt finish, and they fit a three-step routine: base coat, Deep Shade, then a lighter highlight. Micro-dispersed pigments, under a micron across, sit in pure acrylic resin and pool in the recesses to deepen the shadows where the shade gathers.

Works over any base colour, and is especially suited to dark bases for high contrast.
Built around the Base / Deep Shade / Light three-step method for fast army painting.
Keeps a matt finish, and once dry it does not reactivate with water or its own medium.
Two light coats deepen the effect; its own medium, AK13010, adds transparency and eases the contrast.

Notes · Q & A

What is a model wash and when would I use one?

A wash is a very thin, highly pigmented acrylic fluid that flows into recessed detail by capillary action. Apply it over a sealed base coat to add shading around panel lines, rivets and surface texture, or use it as a full-surface filter to shift the overall tone of the model.

Do I need to seal the surface before applying a wash?

A smooth, sealed surface gives the wash a consistent flow and makes cleanup easier. A coat of gloss or satin varnish before the wash prevents it from staining a matt base coat unevenly.

How do I apply a wash and clean up the excess?

Load a soft brush and touch it to the area you want to shade; the wash will flow into the recesses on its own. After roughly 20 minutes of drying time, wipe away any unwanted residue from raised surfaces with a clean, slightly damp brush or cotton bud. These washes are water-based, so tools clean with water.

Can I apply a wash with an airbrush?

Yes. The manufacturer confirms these washes can be applied by brush or airbrush. A light, even pass with an airbrush works well as an overall filter to unify the tone of a model or add a subtle colour shift across a large surface.

Notes · Logistics

Shipping

Orders placed before 3pm (Mon–Fri) are dispatched the same day. UK delivery is by Royal Mail 24 Tracked. Free UK delivery on orders over £70. International delivery available via Royal Mail International Tracked or courier.

Returns

If you're not happy with your purchase, contact us within 30 days for a full refund or exchange. Items must be unused and in original packaging.

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