#Quickshade expedition with wall reviews portable#

Overall I think this product gave the deepest and sharpest shading with the least discoloration to the base colors. It did leave a slight shine to the surface which required a Matt varnish to eliminate. It quickly settled into the recesses and even when dried the ink did not bleed into the raised areas and therefore did not darken the whole model excessively. Application was quick with very little excess being deposited on the miniature. On a 28mm model or larger I'd imagine the bold shading would not work well but on a 15mm model it looked like it would be OK. I decided not to dilute the ink after a quick test, as I wanted stronger shading. and £4.35 in postage! This is a much less viscous liquid and was just what I expected for a product sold as a drawing ink. Winsor and Newton Peat Brown Ink - This cost me just 50 pence online. Not bad for a product found in the back of a cupboard. Having said that, the shading is deep and bold with solid shadows and subtle shading of larger areas. Several coats of Matt varnish were needed to bring the gloss finish down (not shown). By far the biggest disadvantage is the glossy shine this product put on the model (similar I understand to Quickshade).

#Quickshade expedition with wall reviews portable#

Another thing I found was that the drying time is significantly longer than the other products with the model remaining sticky for a long time after application. The Corral Shelter livestock shade is a multi-purpose, portable shade and shelter structure and one of our most convenient equine innovations, yet.

However excess liquid can be easily removed with another brush or the corner of a tissue.Ĭleaning the brushes is a chore, requiring a little bit of White Spirit or brush cleaner to remove all the fluid. Applied by brush it looks a lot like Quickshade and its quite alarming to see the miniature disappear under the first pass of the brush. This required a shake before use but otherwise didn't seem to separate and cause problems with the finished application. I decided to dilute this and after several tests settled on a 50/50 blend with distilled water. I'd read that this could be used as a wash and wanted to give it a try, but not on a completed platoon of figures! The liquid is very thick and viscous, is very dark in tone but has a fine almost imperceptible 'grain' to the pigment. Wood-stain - This was an old tin of oil based rosewood wood stain that I found in a store cupboard. The prepped figures looked very rough and basic but hopefully the washes would bring the color schemes together and hide any poor painting! Then each was given a basic paint scheme sticking to the principle of minimizing the number of steps from bare metal to finished figure. I started this test by mounting four identical battlefront 15mm infantry figures on a piece of wood for easy of handling. The third was Winsor and Newton Peat Brown ink and the last was Vallejo Smokey Ink. The second was Games Workshop Devlan Mud wash. The first was a 50/50 mix of Wood stain mixed with distilled water. I tested four popular materials for quick-shading or washing miniatures. Experiments like this (and the discussions that follow) are all part of that process. I also think the overall effect of the products tested would vary from one scale to another. I've been painting miniatures for nearly 30 years but shifting down from predominantly 28mm to 15mm figures has meant I have head to re-learn many skills. I'm sure there are dozens of other products available and many and varied ways to achieve the effect I have been seeking and if you have any suggestions please let me know in the comments below. So the findings detailed below are really just a list of alternative ways to quickly shade or wash your miniatures.

I should however quantify my findings in that I am comparing them against a product I have never used. Assembled Interior Dimensions: 117.03'D x 117.03'W x 104.Following on from last weeks post about washes and inks here are the results of my testing of various alternatives to Army Painter Quickshade.Assembled Exterior Dimensions: 119'D x 119'W x 105'H.Easy to use, quick release push pins offer 3 height adjustments. Item specifics New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is.25mm legs and nylon feet for floor protection.Rigid 11 x 22mm patented overlapping eaves construction.Included Items: Frame, Cover, Carry Bag, 4 Stake Anchors.3 steel ground stakes for easy anchoring.The 150D polyester top with Aluminex gives you 99% UV protection for quality shade at farmer's markets, sports events, and much more. This durable canopy features patented overlapping eaves and thru-bolt reinforced assembly to maintain the structural integrity of your shade. feet of shade under an attractive slant leg canopy.

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