Hiya,
I have been modeling N scale for about 2 years now, having made the move after being in HO for the past 15 yrs. My question is this.
I have been building mostly DPM and Cornerstone buildings, and then a bunch of laserkits.
The lazers are fine, I paint and most have that wood look.
The DPM, and the cornerstone are usually brick work, and try as I might, I cannot get the bricks, and especially the grout or mortar to work or look right.
I have tried:
Brick and Mortar wash, weather wash, painting and then using a 10% black, 90% alchohol mix (whcih sorta worked for the sidewalks), none of these have given me the look I see in modelroader, etc.
Perhaps its the colors I choose?
I have been able to create a great looking weathered design, but the mortar lines are so tiny, they just wash away.
ANY thoughts from any of you, your tips, your insights, etc would be greatly appreciated, pictures would help immensly also.
V
I have been modeling N scale for about 2 years now, having made the move after being in HO for the past 15 yrs. My question is this.
I have been building mostly DPM and Cornerstone buildings, and then a bunch of laserkits.
The lazers are fine, I paint and most have that wood look.
The DPM, and the cornerstone are usually brick work, and try as I might, I cannot get the bricks, and especially the grout or mortar to work or look right.
I have tried:
Brick and Mortar wash, weather wash, painting and then using a 10% black, 90% alchohol mix (whcih sorta worked for the sidewalks), none of these have given me the look I see in modelroader, etc.
Perhaps its the colors I choose?
I have been able to create a great looking weathered design, but the mortar lines are so tiny, they just wash away.
ANY thoughts from any of you, your tips, your insights, etc would be greatly appreciated, pictures would help immensly also.
V