Dark Grey Wash 18ml

Dark Grey Wash (AK19314) is a water-based acrylic wash from the Master Acrylic Wash range by AK Interactive, specifically formulated for inking, pin washing and shading on scale models, wargame miniatures and figures. Its Dark Grey tone adds cold, neutral shadows to recesses, crevices and details on grey, white and metallic surfaces, deepening contrast without drastically altering the base colour. Ideal for robes, clothing, stone, structures and grey or white bases, as well as metallic surfaces such as silver, aluminium or steel, where it shades without causing the metal to lose its shine. Available through Feroca, official distributor of AK Interactive in Spain.

Technical specifications

What it is used for

Dark Grey Wash is designed to add depth, shadow and contrast in areas that are difficult to reach with a conventional brush. Its fluid viscosity allows the product to flow naturally into the lowest parts of the surface, doing the work in a controlled and effortless way. It is particularly effective in the following contexts:

• Pin washing on panels, bolts and joints of military vehicles, armoured vehicles and scale aircraft painted in grey or white schemes
• General shading of wargame miniatures wearing robes, tunics, cloth or light-coloured armour
• Inking stone, rubble, ruins, walls and pavement surfaces on dioramas and scenic bases
• Shading silver, aluminium and steel metallic surfaces without dulling the underlying shine
• Deepening shadow on grey or white architectural elements such as rooftops, floors and structural components
• Cosplay and SFX applications to create visual depth on grey or white armour, helmets and resin or foam accessories

How to use it

1. Shake the bottle well: before use, shake the bottle for 30–60 seconds to homogenise the pigment with the acrylic medium.
2. Apply with a fine brush: load a fine or medium-tipped brush and deposit the wash directly onto the area to be treated (recesses, crevices, joints). For general shading, spread it over the entire piece with a soft flat brush.
3. Let it flow and work: gravity and surface tension carry the product into the details. If excess remains on flat areas, remove it with a clean, slightly damp brush before it dries.
4. Drying time: allow to dry completely at room temperature (approximately 20–30 minutes depending on the amount applied and ambient conditions).
5. Cleaning: clean the brush with running water immediately after use. If the product has dried on the brush, use an acrylic brush cleaner.

Tips and tricks

Control the amount of product

Overloading the brush can cause unwanted stains on flat areas and make corrections difficult. Work with small amounts and build up the effect progressively, especially when applying the wash over large surfaces with few details.

Combine with other tones for advanced effects

Dark Grey works particularly well in combination with darker or neutral washes in transition areas. Apply a darker tone first in the deepest parts and use Dark Grey in the intermediate areas to simulate the reflection of a neutral ambient light, very common in urban, historical or grey-toned settings.

Temperature and humidity matter

In very humid or cold environments the drying time increases. In very dry or hot environments the wash may dry before it has had time to flow correctly into the details. Work in ventilated spaces at a moderate temperature and, if necessary, add a few drops of distilled water to adjust the fluidity without altering the formulation.

Frequently asked questions