Pinwash and a Japanese paint package..

[43rdRecceReg]

I saw an article lately on using Tamiya Panel Line Accents for detailed pin washes on tanks. This appealed to me because I'm inclined to paint tanks,and then add modest shading/ weathering effects later. Some tank enhancers prefer to add shading before the topcoat, and will go from dark (black even- as a base) to light colours. It's a personal choice. What they all seem to agree on, though, is that a sort of barrier clear coat layer of lacquer is needed over the main acrylic camouflage finish, prior to adding the pinwash for fine details. Thereafter, the line accents come into their own, especially when applied with ultra fine brushes.

Tamiya Panel Line accent colours in use..

However, like many other Tamiya products, these paints are hard to come by in the UK, and can be quite pricey unless you ferret around for a better deal. That's where the paint package from Japan comes in. I found a seller based in Japan who only charged £3.75 to mail these items to me. Previously, I'd spent almost £70 on an order from the US for Tamiya parts that weighed less than these did. What's more, these bits turned up in little more than a week . I've spent far more on delivery charges for packages from within the UK than than this purchase required.
Following Painless' convention of including pics of his international deliveries, I thought I'd include these.

Japanese paints package

Japanese painting package pic B

The Ultra fine Tamiya paintbrushes (recommended for use in conjunction with these paints..) actually came from another source..but they look good together.

Ultra fine Tamiya brushes for accent line painting

How well these will all work, I really don't know, as I've yet to try them; but I'm pretty sure they'll add a few nice touches to my models.

[BarryC]

I believe these are the Tamiya paints Tankmaniac used on his Tamiya M1A2, I think.

Barry

[PainlessWolf]

Roy!
Excellent purchase! ;o) I use those same bottles for pin washes. There should be a brush attached to the lid of each bottle but extra, quality brushes are neer' a bad thing.
regards,
Painless

[Soeren]

Nice find. You might also take a look at Sockelshop.de. It is based in Germany but ships international. The painting Approach you refer to seems to be the most used. On the other Hand, you can also go onto satin acrylic paints directly too, as Long as you let them sit Long enough. I guess Mig Jimenez was doing like so in some of his Workshops.
The Guys from the IPMS Barbakan channel on you tube start on a Grey base coat and shade during painting and dont go from black. You might have a look at there recent Brummbär build. Nice Approach as well. Layering is their secret.

[tomhugill]

I like the look of the pin wash pens.

[43rdRecceReg]

I believe these are the Tamiya paints Tankmaniac used on his Tamiya M1A2, I think.

Barry

I seem to recall asking him if he used them, Barry- on his superb Abrams thread, and he said he did. That's a good recommendation, and he also demonstrated just how effective they can be . Then again, a good deal of skill is also essential- and that can't be bought online. ...but, having the best tools to hand is always a good start.

[43rdRecceReg]

Roy!
Excellent purchase! ;o) I use those same bottles for pin washes. There should be a brush attached to the lid of each bottle but extra, quality brushes are neer' a bad thing.
regards,
Painless

I saw a video on Youtube of someone using them on wheelnuts, bolt heads, hatches, and recesses on a 1/16 tank, and the transformation was fairly subtle; but sufficient to elevate the model to 'authentic looking' from the 'expensive plaything' level.
It surprises me not a jot, Painless, that you have them in your comprehensive collection of tank cosmetic tools. Yes, the brush lurking on the inside of the cap looks useful; but the ultra fine ones really should cut the mustard, as we say
To Tom: I'd say these brushes look like a being a great investment, so long as they're maintained as per instructions.. They are delicate; but should last- I hope, as they're not cheap.

[43rdRecceReg]

Nice find. You might also take a look at Sockelshop.de. It is based in Germany but ships international. The painting Approach you refer to seems to be the most used. On the other Hand, you can also go onto satin acrylic paints directly too, as Long as you let them sit Long enough. I guess Mig Jimenez was doing like so in some of his Workshops.
The Guys from the IPMS Barbakan channel on you tube start on a Grey base coat and shade during painting and dont go from black. You might have a look at there recent Brummbär build. Nice Approach as well. Layering is their secret.

Thanks for the tip, Soeren! This site is a useful gateway to related material, as well as being instructive in its own right. For that reason, I've posted the link here :

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[ronnie42]

The new pinwash , asked at 2 model shops in Glasgow. They say distributer does not stock them, so must order on the net.

[43rdRecceReg]

The new pinwash , asked at 2 model shops in Glasgow. They say distributer does not stock them, so must order on the net.

There's only one model shop within 76 miles of me, Ronnie (Dingwall) and it has a fairly limited stock. I guess Wonderland in Edinburgh is the best place for Tamiya products, and models in general; but living in Wester Ross means buying online is the only
viable option for me, as Edinburgh is almost 240 miles from here.. At least you're only an hour away by car from Edinburgh, when you live in Glasgow..