Static grass is an alternative way to recreate realistic-looking grass on a model railway layout or scenic diorama,...
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Static grass is an alternative way to recreate realistic-looking grass on a model railway layout or scenic diorama,...
'Broad gauge' refers to a track gauge (the distance between the two rails) wider than the standard gauge of 4 feet 8½...
Creating a seamless and immersive scene that blends the backscene with the foreground scenery is a crucial aspect of...
A micro layout refers to a very small and compact model railways layout that is designed to fit within a confined...
Lacquer paints refer to a type of paint that is formulated with lacquer as the primary binder or vehicle. Lacquer...
Strange as it may sound, using toothpaste can be an effective technique in weathering a model. The toothpaste remains water soluble and so can be removed relatively simply by a damp cloth or cotton bud. The key to using toothpaste is that it can quickly and easily be utilised as an effective masking medium which can be used to reveal an underlying paint tone after subsequent coats have been applied.
When the desired undercoat has been painted onto the model the toothpaste can then be applied. This can be painted on by brush where areas of heavy wear would be expected, such as edges, doorways, access panels, running boards or similar areas experiencing heavy wear and tear. Also, wear-related patterns can be achieved by flicking a toothpaste-covered brush past a toothpick. This will create random splatters that can produce very realistic effects.
Once the toothpaste has been applied, then subsequent colours can then be painted on. Once the required finish has been achieved then the toothpaste-covered areas can be safely removed by a damp cloth, cotton bud or hobby brush revealing the desired substrate. The toothpaste being water soluble is easy to remove and its other big advantages are that it is cheap and readily available.
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