Washes done... phew!
Added 2023-01-21 12:57:55 +0000 UTCMy friends, the pin wash is ON, and instead of complaining on how long it took and how much my back hurts from sitting in funny positions because of the hull's complex shape, let's talk about something pretty common for all of us: TIDE MARKS.
Yes, these happen all the time, and they're extra noticeable on this model. They can happen for a lot of reasons. In this case, I suspect it boils down to paint (although it's a new bottle of Ammo dark wash, but I noticed how it likes to separate rather quickly in my palette), and an uneven layer of varnish, although I applied two to three layers in most areas.
Now, putting reasons aside... is this a problem? In most cases it isn't. A lot of the tide marks tend to evaporate over time - this can take a couple of days. For example, the mortar was full of them as well and now it's perfectly "clean". And even if they remain somewhere, the upcoming techniques will obliterate them. They usually completely disappear after I'm done blending the rust effects. And if it's not those, then dust layers will completely seal the deal!
On a different note, it's always baffling how a pin wash can tone down the post-shading, even if it's really strong. For example, the heavily shaded walkways... But as with many other techniques... if it wasn't there, you'd notice the difference!
Up next is some very subtle chipping, and I'm hoping each subsequent subtle technique will take less time than this! :D
