blacknwhiterose

11 hours ago, wefalck said:

Enamel over acrylic in general is ok, as it follows the rule 'fat over lean' (making reference to oil- or other hydrophobic content), but the acrylics have to be thoroughly cured, as it may take weeks for any residual water to diffuse out. Another potential issue is that the solvent in the enamel paint may attack the acrylic paint. It is always wise to do some tests.

 

However, this begs the question, why you want to use enamel paints for weathering, while this can be done perfectly well with acrylic washes, even without buying any special 'weathering' sets, if you have a basic set of colours already. Personally, I prefer paints readily diluted for air-brushing that can be applied easily as washes with more or less water.

 

Another option are basic pastels, white, black, grey, and a reddish brown and/or burnt umbre.

So, for acrylics, just prepare the acrylic paint for air brushing (lacquer thinner, gloss), then apply and weather with the assistance of a little water?

I've seen builders on YT using AK weathering for salt, rust, deck wash, etc.  AK are enamel based.  Can you use this over an acrylic paint base?  I've always thought you shouldn't paint enamel over acrylic...

Hello all!

I'm new back to the ship modeling hobby after a 20 year hiatus.  Currently looking for rigging/rope for a 1/700 IJN Shoho aircraft carrier that I'm building.  I've hunted around and looks like somewhere between 0.047-0.13mm would roughly be the correct diameter?  What would be the best brands for this?