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Is it posiable to use Citadel Washes in an airbrush? I realize you could in theroy but has anyone tried to do it?

yep. works fine. basically acts as a filter layer.

Thanks Horst.

hey, HH Holmes. What is a filter layer?

a filter layer is a coat of paint that only very subtly change its appearance. A black filter would tint the entire model slightly darker... I use green paint filters to slightly alter the tone of my models after basecoating / initial highlights.

Ah ok Horst, thanks. I wasn't familiar witht he term. I was calling Larry HH Holmes btw, because that is who is avatar is :-) famous 1st serial killer in recorded us history.

Using premixed washes as a filter is about the only reason one could have to run washes through an airbrush, as they need to be applied thickly enough (to work as intended, at least) that a fine spray would actually be counterproductive.

I'm curious as to just how subtle an effect can be achieved. I use GW wash as a glaze to soften layer transitions and intensify color saturation (Thraka Green brushed on thinly is the final step for my Ork skin), but I haven't tried tinting dissimilar colors. Care to weigh in, Horst (especially if you have experience doing this with a brush, but airbrushing info is still appreciated, as I plan to get one... someday. [whistful sigh])?

well, I've never tried to apply a filter with a brush, because I would think that a few brush strokes in it would kinda ruin the effect... the idea is to get a uniform change in color over the entire model.

As to how subtle the change can be... here's the only example I have a picture of... using a filter of VMC Transparent Green and VGC Thinner Medium (1-3 ratio)

Before :


After:


I've also used GW Badab Black straight up, if a model turns out a bit to "bright green", and I want to tone the whole thing down a shade or two. A very light coat is all it takes, but its a pretty subtle effect. I don't have any before and after pictures of using it though.

Thanks for the reply, Horst, and apologies to the OP for the temporary hijack. We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.

I'm a fan of the results of that before and after photo. Gonna have to start doing that.

Thanks guys. More than helpful. I'm going to give it a shot with my marines. I'll post and let you know.