Oil Washes on Historical Miniatures?

[FreddBloggs]

As far as I am aware, (hence answering in text) is no historical vids of them.

[Jamanicus]

I must be missing something...Is there a difference in painting Fantasy vs Historical??

Surely, oil washing a mini is oil washing a mini??

[Jamanicus]

Contrast paints might work well?? Lots of videos on using them in all different ways

[Atheling_2006]

I must be missing something...Is there a difference in painting Fantasy vs Historical??

Surely, oil washing a mini is oil washing a mini??

The idea is to remove the washes on certain points of the mini. That is very difficult to do with quick drying acrylics compared to oils- basically you have much more time and get a much more subtle result with oils.....

[Jamanicus]

But wouldn't the same principles apply to Historicals as do to Fantasy?? If there's videos out there for fantasy....boom, problem solved?

[Atheling_2006]

But wouldn't the same principles apply to Historicals as do to Fantasy?? If there's videos out there for fantasy....boom, problem solved?

Yes, kind of..... the details on historical sculpts are more often than not more subtle, less pronounced. This would, IMHO, require more finesse in the use of the oils which is why I asked specifically for 28mm historical vids featuring oil washes....

I think I'll leave it at that .as we're going around in circles a little.

[Jamanicus]

Ah, fair point...but at least there are vids out there for the subject...kinda

Happy hunting let us see the results

[HMS Priapus]

Darrol-

I’ve used Scale75s gel-based fantasy range for something similar. That is to say, a dilute wash over a base colour, with some selected scrubbing or paint remove on the areas I’d like smooth or brighter.

It’s a very forgiving medium and offers perhaps a 5-10 minute window, depending on the weather, to blend and smooth.

Both ‘Codename: Jeremy’ and the 12th knight on this page were done this way - let me know if this is helpful:

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[BaronVonWreckedoften]

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[Wg Cdr Luddite]

I still use oil washes. Agree completely with FreddBloggs in post N° 2 about usage.

I find the linseed oil isn't a problem as it tends to accumulate around the top of the tube, so a quick dab with kitchen roll to soak it up then stick the brush into the fresh pigment does the trick.

Also a good solvent helps. I use distilled turpentine which reduces both surface tension and drying time.

I have a stong suspicion that Humbrol weathering powders https://uk.humbrol.com/catalogue/weathe ... 0NOB9-Jhw_ are pure pigment and would make wonderful washes, but can't confirm it as I'm happy with my technique using ordinary artist's oils.