Paint Question

[Canadian Knight]

Anyone know a good combo of colors to achieve a sandstone hue? (I'm using the Woodland Scenics colors, if it matters...)

I tried yellow ochre with a dab of grey, but didn't quite get what I want. Maybe my mix is off. http://www.trainboard.com/wink.gif

[Alan]

Canadian Knight, WELCOME to Trainboard http://www.trainboard.com/smile.gif

I have the same problems trying to mix a certain colour, and I waste lots of paint trying http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif

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Alan

The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale!

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[Canadian Knight]

I know what you mean Alan! I went through a LOT of yellow ochre trying to get the right effect. (Not to mention covering a plaster casting with about three coats of paint...argh.)

But, I think I've found the result I'm looking for. Straight yellow ochre with a nice black wash. Looks pretty good. I'm open to other opinions if anyone has 'em though!

And thanks for the welcome Alan! http://www.trainboard.com/wink.gif

[Colonel]

Not sure if this will help but I coloured my plaster with black coffee. after 3 coats it looked very much earth like. You can visit my site to see the results. Welcome to trainboard Canadian Knight i hope you enjoy trainboard and look forward to your contributions

Regards

Paul

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[watash]

If all else fails, I guess you could mix some varnish and dirt? At least it would be real. Quit hittin' me; that's a joke!! http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif

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Watash

[Alan]

Pity to waste black coffe, Paul, but I will give it a try http://www.trainboard.com/biggrin.gif

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Alan

The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale!

www.ac-models.com (http://www.ac-models.com)
Andersley Western Railroad (http://www.trainweb.org/andersleywestern/)
Alan's American Gallery (http://galleryusarail_tehcaj.homestead.com)