Vallejo Model Wash — enamel-based panel line washes for scale models, flowing into recesses for instant shadow and depth. Always apply over a sealed acrylic base coat. Shop at Loaded Dice, Barry, South Wales.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vallejo Model Wash is an enamel wash used for panel line shading on scale models. Applied over a sealed surface, it flows into recesses and can be removed from flat surfaces with enamel thinner for precise effects.
No — Model Wash is enamel-based, not acrylic. It requires enamel thinner for clean-up and must be applied over a sealed acrylic base coat to protect it from the enamel solvent.
Yes — always apply a gloss varnish barrier over your acrylic paint before applying Model Wash. The enamel solvent can lift unsealed acrylic paint.
Use Vallejo Enamel Thinner or odourless mineral spirits applied with a clean brush or cotton bud to remove excess wash from flat surfaces after it has partially dried.
Yes — Model Wash is applied over sealed acrylics. The two media are compatible as long as the acrylic is fully dried and sealed before wash application.
Yes — we stock Vallejo Model Wash in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk.
