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There are various techniques for adding these fine lines to your model.
I always give my model a coat of gloss varnish before adding the wash.
One method is the pin wash: take a pin, dip it into your wash and run the pin down the panel line.
You can use a sharpened pencil to create the lines make sure you have a rubber handy for any mistakes that may need rubbing out. When lines are complete add a flat coat varnish to remove the shine from the pencil lead.
Or you can paint them in with a wash: you will need a couple of very fine paint brushes (00000). First take a paint brush, dip it in water or thinners depending on which paint medium you are using, acrylic or enamel and using the smallest amount of water/thinners paint along the panel line. Then add a small amount of wash to the other paintbrush and add to the start of the panel line and the wash will mix with the water/thinners and the line will start to fill with wash on its own.
If there is any over spill use a cotton bud, wet one end, dry the other: use the dry end to wipe away any excess wash. This may leave slight marks from the wash so using the wet end, gently wipe over the affected area to remove. Continue this process until the model is complete.
Do one line at a time for the best results.
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