Painting & Weathering Scale Model Pavement | River Road ~ Vlog # 159
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- This is how I paint & weather scale pavement that is light weight and won't shrink or crack!. In this case an HO Scale Model Railroad subject. I skim coat texture paste over sealed 1/8" Balsa Wood sheet. I explain and demonstrate how to paint thin "filter" washes with isolation coats using water based varathane. This method produces a remarkable finish with scale depth and desaturated color.
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Boomer, your skill and creativity are only matched by your supportive commentary and sense of humor. I am not a model railroader, but I love watching your videos.
Wow, thanks!
Dear Boomer, just awesome how you’ve shown these steps. Love the depth it creates. Very much like the ‘Sfumato’ approach. And indeed a lot of water is the essence, even dirty water. Still looking though for a good European Varathane alternative. Thought I found one, but it still has the tendency to give a kind of yellow sheen. Cheers
Any water based clear coat (or varnish) from artist supply should work as well.
@@boomerdioramathe clear coat I found is a water based acrylic clear coat. However, it’s one from a wood floor product range. Definitely says clear coat on the label, but has a distinctive yellow sheen. Bought it at the local European equivalent of Home Depot. I’ll check with the local paint specialist store, they might be able to give better advice.
@@vincenthuying98 I would avoid the "yellow" tint if you can. There must be a true "clear" coat available.
Great tutorial as always! Love that the newspaper protection put up at the beginning actually read “Protection Plan” 😂😂
Yes . . . and "Back To Routine" as well . . . lol. ;-)😁
Only you Boomer can make a flat board painted with grey and brown an interesting to watch video!
Lol . . . Thank you. Paint washes are fun! Cheers ;-)
@@boomerdiorama I agree!
Boomer, great video. Know you posted awhile it back but have a quick question for you if you have time. I understand the idea of experimenting and not trying to use a set formula, but ... . You mention "wash, rinse, seal, repeat" and I want to be sure I understand as I start my own experimenting. I understand seal (satin varnish) and repeat (layers), but not sure I fully understand wash and rinse. I know you poured paint on a sealed surface and then added water to spread. Is that "wash and rinse" or have I missed something? Thanks in advance. John
Wash & rinse just means repeating things that work. I usually put the water on before paint when I use washes. ;-)
I am one of those folks that you refer to often as "afraid to make painting mistakes" due to the very low model railroad budgets I have had most of my long life, and therefore felt the need to "do it right the first time" cause I can't afford money-wise or time-wise to do it over. I hate that approach and with your encouragement I am endeavoring to to learn to practice now that my budget is larger. Since I am just learning, really for the first time, how to paint model railroad scenery that looks realistic, (and yours looks absolutely is AMAZING) I want to learn to PRACTICE, but I don't know what components are critical to the results. Hence my VARATHANE question.... I can find the water-based Varathane you are using in Canada (like Home Depot for $46 can.), I have not been able to find it in the US.
My question is: what are the critical elements of this VARATHANE? Obviously water-based, satin, and clear. In the US I can only find Urethane or Polyurethane. Do you think either of these would be a good substitute?
I appreciate whatever help you can provide.
PS: I do have access to the TAMIYA Acrylics!!
Any varathane (Urethane, Polyurethane or Varathane) will work. I just prefer water-based. Make sure it is satin.
Many thanks. I found that Amazon sells "Rust-Oleum 250241H Ultimate Spar Urethane Water Based, Quart, Satin Finish" which matches your suggestion, so I ordered that. On a side note, I requested this detail from you so that I could have some success using a process that works. Hopefully, then I can expand to more trial and error, given I have experienced for myself a process that produces good results. The internet has been a two-edged sword, providing much needed how-to instruction like yours, but couched in a morass of questionable other instruction, leaving the viewer in a quandary over which info will work for them!!
Thanks for your very helpful replies.... that has to have become close to a full-time retirement job!
@@hughhall1167 Ultimately you have to experiment and develop your own method and style based on the plethora of techniques and info via your own experience. One method may not work for the other. I just dive in and try stuff even though I have been doing this sort of thing all my life both as a hobby and a professional. Cheers.😁
I keep coming back to this when I need a brush up on the clear coat. verithane? Basically water based polyurethane?
I did some experimenting with my road on my layout. I used the woodland scenics smooth it. I think it was before I saw this video, but I didn’t put anything in to color the plaster or tone it down. It was stark white and I was going to paint it gray and maybe try to weather it. I ended up splashing ipa on it and dots of India ink. Worked pretty well. Put the Verithane over top of that.
Yes. I believe polyurethane is water based as well. Probably the same stuff but different marketing.
I love watching you paint and seeing the end result. You have made me a much better modler I used be afraid to screw up a paint job before but now I love acrylics now. The thing you taught me was if you screw up wash it off and start over till your satisfied. Thank you.
I still screw up after a ten thousands hours . . . lol. And I will continue to do so but will also have fun doing it and subsequently reap the rewards as well. Cheers and thanks for sharing. 😁
Jackso Pollock ~ canvas
Eddie Van Halen ~ guitars 😄
Thanks for another great and very real lesson !
You are welcome!
So the asphault is done, then you notice a lonf runnning crack in the surface and think the must be a natural fault, so you make a sign saying danger AssPhalt with an arrow point to the crack..... ah ha ha ha ha
Sometimes we can get away with what you described for sure. ;-)
looks amazing, do you also have a video on a dirt parking lot/field? do you use real sifted earth?
Spread glue, sift real dirt, paint it with some Tamiya "Flat Earth" thinned with Isopropyl Alcohol, th-cam.com/video/-I5vt6Tr7wA/w-d-xo.html.😁
What happen, The doctor tell you to take it easy on the alcohol. ( couldn't help myself ha ha )
I've been running low lately . . . lol. Nice to hear from you James. I hope all is well. Cheers ~ Boomer.😉
Mate, you're making me nervous with all those open paint bottles. Murphy's Law!
Throw it on and have fun! Why hold back? . . . lol.😁
"Crackle paint"? Any more info, kind sir, like a brand? I presume that washes will make it look like crumbling asphalt in a future video.
Thanks.
Golden - Crackle Paste # 3557-5 / Series 5. Spread it like butter. The thicker the better. ;-)
@@boomerdiorama Thanks tons - noted for eventual use.
Can you use something other than Varathane (polyurethane or shellac for example)?
If you do don't blame me if it doesn't work out.
I use water-borne varathane because it is compatible with the water based paints I specifically use. The ones you mention I am not sure about so you will have to try for your self.
@@boomerdiorama Ok - thanks. Will see what happens!
Lessons from the Throne! Thanks, Boomer!
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See I told you that you can be a teacher LoL 😉
Thank you! Cheers.
Awesome as always, thanks Boomer!!
Have fun, challenge yourself, take risks, and rewards will come!😁
Sfumato! Thanks for sharing this valuable technique that can be applied to all aspects of model and diorama building. I can see it being a very useful technique for finishing an antique piece of furniture as well.
It is easier to demo on a larger scale. I use the technique on small models as well. ;-)
Great video and the asphalt turned out great! I love that Vallejo air dunkelbraun, it is great for weathering rust on freight cars and old rails and looks great on the parking lot too!
The Vallejo colors are awesome for weathering if you are a fan of water based paints for sure. ;-)
Another delightful video!
"Don't worry about anything, just go for it!"
-Boomer
Thank you. Fun requires "not to worry" . . . 😉
Absolutely awesome boomer. Can't wait until the end result ☺️ your tutorials are great to watch....I learnt plenty.. cheers
Thank you! Cheers!
Boomer, your approach to modeling, painting and the artistry is awesome and refreshing. too many get hung up on any one particular method or even the mediums to use. We (my son Brett and I from The Bench Time Podcast) found that trying every method and resource out there, and there are many, even if they fail or you don't get the result you needed, makes you a better modeler and artist. Having an arsenal of techniques and experiences creates an encyclopedia of future knowledge for every facet of the hobby. I love how you keep reminding us the randomness of art. Keep creating cool stuff! Thank You. (PS we need to get you on the show as a guest!)
Thank you. I think if we "dumb" down our approach to things great discoveries and results can happen for sure. I will be live on this Podcast tonight if you are interested:th-cam.com/video/0hl8FnoW-Y8/w-d-xo.html
Cheers.
Making 1/8" Balsa wood look exactly like a parking lot, Genius!!!
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Thanks for the lesson! i am a long way from scenery but look forward to it when i do get there.
Have fun!
I never tire of looking at pictures of River Road. Great colour and texture!
Your time management is awesome too. Enough modelling time to achieve those amazing results and the time needed to edit footage and pictures on top of that.
Thank you very much!
If there is one thing I learned from you Boomer is, to experiment. Thank you. This video reinforces all those previous have fun doing it lessons.
Yes indeed. Experiment and have fun. At the end of the day it is a hobby! Cheers.
It really is a privilege and honour to watch this process. Thanks Boomer.
You are welcome!
Awesome Boomer. Every time I watch one of your vlogs I can’t wait to get to my work bench and start modeling or painting.
Go for it!
Water . . . totally agree! Layers . . . totally agree! Develop your own style . . . totally agree!
It's what makes us all unique! Cheers.
Great video! Pavement areas look fantastic! Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching!
pavement has been my favorite place to experiment
Lot's to learn there for sure.
Your videos are always inspiring brother!!!!!
Thank you. I am always overjoyed to hear when they inspire!
Boomer I know what you mean by just trying things , I often find by just messing around you get some great scenic results. To quote Bob Ross “Happy accidents”
Great video
Cheers from Ontario
Bob
Yes indeed! We need to have fun and be care-free at times. Good things often come out of this kind of approach.
Thank you!
Hi Boomer! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Based on one of your recent videos showing fast mache, I'm going to try it on my flat plywood base to give subtle terrain variation. Should I use Varathane to seal the plywood first? Latex paint? Or just put the mache mixture straight on the wood? Thanks!
I would avoid putting the fast Mache directly onto the raw plywood surface. The water can delaminate or warp the plywood surface, especially when the Fast Mache shrinks and the water evaporates. It is best to be patient and prep the plywood surface with varathane first. You can use a heavy coat of latex paint if you are in a pinch. One quart of varathane will do you well for a long time and you can use it seal almost anything. Cheers.😄😁
@@boomerdiorama Awesome thank you! I'm a woodworker so I have plenty of finish to use. I was torn between the ply soaking up the water or the mache mixture not taking to the clear coat. Thanks!!!
Thanks for making these.
You are welcome!😁
As always, just fantastic instructional and inspirational videos , always so look forward to them and learning something new.
Cheers , thank you , looking forward to seeing the next.
Great to hear! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. Cheers!
Another beauty.
More real estate to fill. ;-)
Thanks for sharing
My pleasure.
Superb results as usual. Cheers
I love the spontaneity of this hobby when we just have fin! Cheers.😁
Boomer you are simply a magician. I don't know how many more times I can watch River Road videos and catch myself in awe of this masterpiece. However,my uncle that lives in Germany has a TH-cam and has a layout he is working on..If you are interested I would love to give you his channel name. I have a feeling that you and him set the standard and bar of modeling..He did some Diorama modelling for a couple German TV shows about 10 years ago. Would you be interested. I have shared your channel with him and would love for you to see his..would then love to hear your feedback..
Sounds great!
@Boomer Diorama | River Road ok awesome..Just type in "Gleiswuste" and it's first channel that comes up..Channel name is "Model Trains in a Especially Dreary Layout"....Strange name I know but he is German and does speak German in videos however since you are a magician yourself it's not like your looking to learn anything at this point.more of me just wanting you to see and tell me what you think of his work... looking forward to your opinion sir..
@Boomer Diorama | River Road also please note he doesn't really do any tutorial on youtube..He holds seminars all over Europe and classes in Diorama modelling. He merely calls it a Diorama instead of layout. However I really just wanted you to tell me what your opinion is on his modelling. He is fascinated by your work and actually wanted to speak with you about some business opportunities..But first just check out his work..thank you boomer.
@@PS-jr1yq O.K. Thank You!
@@PS-jr1yq O.K. Thank you.
Another great video/tutorial, thanks for sharing, once again took notes, up to 48pages LOL
Wonderful!
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Cheers!😁
Boom, looking at your drawing, on top of the balsa you put a layer of pumice gel, yes? Then, seal with varathane, before first paint later?
Yes.
@@boomerdiorama you are one clever fella. Thx. M
I'm pretty versed, but i learned a new word today "Sufmato". Hat off to ya sir🖌🎓🚂🇨🇦🚃🚃🚃🚃🙋
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