#Getting dark crevices with wash? while keeping surface somewhat clean?

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hallow marsh
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Hi I've attached some images, the first is sort of what I'd want, a clean white surface with dark crevices between panels, and the 2nd/3rd image is my model that I've made

Ive tried things like Nuln oil before, and while it has its place I feel like it tints the rest of the surface no matter how fast I try to remove excess.

I have seen "Alcohol Ink" mentioned and was wondering if thats perhaps what I should go for? (seen the long work-time + ability to reactivate with alcohol making it good for cleaning) or if theres perhaps something else I should look at?

I know some people draw them in by hand but im not steady enough that it will look good

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lavish bison
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oil or enamel washes are really good for this as you can clean them up with white spirit - just be sure to varnish the model beforehand so you don't accidentally strip the paint on the panels

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if you want to stick to acrylics though, then I'd say use something with a good flow like contrast/speedpaint/whatever other versions are about and then go back and tidy up the panels with the original colour

quasi gorge
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For the model kit, check out panel liners

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Works for deeper recesses on minis as well

hallow marsh
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Jumped out to the local store and picked up some oil paints and washes just now 🙂 thanks for the recommendations and varnish tip

hallow marsh
lavish bison
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and yeah varnish over the top especially if it's gonna be handled

dreamy pelican