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Oil dot frustration
Q “I have recently attempted the ‘oil dot’ technique on Meng’s Whippet tank, but ended up washing it all off. What is the best way to apply this and ensure that it’s permanent.”
Rhys Duffin, Llantwit Major, Wales
AMW’s Toni Canfora replies:
“The oil dot technique is used to create subtle colour variety on a model. There are two ways (at least) of applying the technique, depending somewhat on the desired effect. Both start the same way however; first select several oil paint shades in a variety of nuances, from light to dark. Then squeeze a small amount of each colour on a piece of cardboard. This will allow the paper to absorb some of the actual oil, and make the paints less greasy…this usually takes around two hours. Then, with the help of a fine brush, small dots of oil paint can be placed onto the model in a random pattern.
From here, two avenues can be followed. One is to take a wide flat brush, dampened with thinner, and gradually wipe off the oils in a vertical motion, which will create a subtle streaked effect.
This should be done in several sequences, and the brush should …
