AK045 is a dark brown enamel wash formulated for vehicles painted in green schemes, supplied in a 35 ml bottle. A wash is one of the oldest weathering methods still in modelling use: shake the bottle, then flood it with a brush into panel lines, recesses and around raised detail so it settles into the shadows. After a few minutes, once it has dried, wipe the surplus away with a clean brush dampened with White Spirit (AK011) or an odourless thinner, leaving the tone only where you want it.
Enamel-based, so it thins and cleans up with White Spirit or an odourless spirit rather than water.
Picks out surface relief and cast detail, and can also be used to shade selected areas of a panel.
Shake the bottle before applying; the strength of the effect comes down to how much you wipe back once it is dry.
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Notes · Q & A
What's the difference between a paint and a wash?+
Paints are opaque colour for coverage; washes are thin, pigmented fluids that flow into recesses to add shading and depth. Most painters use both.
Can I use these paints in an airbrush?+
Many acrylics can be thinned for airbrushing — check the product description; ranges marked "Air" or "airbrush-ready" work straight from the bottle.
Do I need a primer?+
Yes for bare plastic, resin or metal — primer gives paint a surface to grip and prevents chipping.
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Notes · Logistics
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