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

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.