The quickest way to make a planked deck pop. This enamel wash flows into the grooves and grain of wooden decking to pull out every plank line with natural contrast and depth — built with warships in mind, but just as handy on any wooden subject. Shake, apply straight to the model, then tidy the excess with a thinner-damp brush.
At a glance
- Enamel wash from AK Interactive (AK301)
- Dark tone for defining wooden decks and planking
- Apply straight from the bottle; remove excess with enamel thinner
- Thin or clean up with White Spirit or odourless turpentine
Best for
- Wooden ship and boat decks
- Any planked or timber surface needing depth
- Classic wash weathering for contrast and detail
One of the oldest tricks in the book, and still one of the best — a good wash makes detail read from across the room.
Detail that jumps out. Works hand in hand with the rest of the AK weathering range.
