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Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 4:03 pm
by jkim
Nice progress, Lyle! I see that you've incorporated some washes into the interior, which is great! I think the best effect is achieved when you wipe off the vast majority of the wash and leave only the stuff that gets stuck in a recess.
Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 4:19 pm
by LyleW
Thanks John. I tried it dried too quick.

Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:03 pm
by Stikpusher
What did you use an acrylic paint for your wash?
Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:02 pm
by jkim
Washes are meant to be removed after drying. It's not supposed to be permanent. I use a water-based wash mixture so that it does not affect the paint surface. What did you use for a wash?
Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 6:59 am
by LyleW
It was an AK was that was meant for green vehicles. It is water based. It was all I had.
Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:40 am
by jkim
I think AK washes can be used with mineral spirits to clean off excess.
Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:51 am
by LyleW
I'll give that a try.
Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 11:33 am
by Stikpusher
LyleW wrote:jkim wrote:Washes are meant to be removed after drying. It's not supposed to be permanent. I use a water-based wash mixture so that it does not affect the paint surface. What did you use for a wash?
It was an AK was that was meant for green vehicles. It is water based. It was all I had.
Sounds more like a filter or tint than a wash product. If you haven’t already sealed up the fuselage, you can give a heavy dry brush scrubbing with interior green to overcome a lot of that wash residue.
Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:45 pm
by LyleW
No, not yet. Been playing with my mental blocks. Oh, and glueing the tail hook back together.
Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 5:21 pm
by Stuart
Great stuff Lyle - I'm liking that interior!