The Atlantic and Southern Build, Part 1

[ACL1504]

I added more matte medium to the area and added a little more dense foliage.





I then replaced the tree. I used a small brush to remove some ground foliage from under the tire area. I let dry overnight.

You can see it was almost dry the next morning.






More in a few.

[ACL1504]

I let is dry for an additional twelve hours. You can now see where the matte medium dried, it left a water ring around the area.







Here's a little trick. I painted the dirt with dirt.

I dipped a soft brush in the Scenic Express Fine Earth and painted on the water stain.



You can see where the water stain fades with the dirt painting.




More in a few.

[ACL1504]

Easy peasy!

[PRR Modeler]

Very nice details.

[ACL1504]

Very nice details.

Curt,

Thank you, glad you are following along.

Tom

[rpdylan]

Nice work. The tree is fantastic!

[jerryrbeach]

Tom,
I have had those annoying "water rings" where the matte medium did not dry out evenly.  You said you "painted the dirt with dirt".  Did you use anything to hold the "painted dirt", or simply leave it brushed into the top of the surface?

[GPdemayo]

I won't assume those cabins are for swingers just 'cause the is a tire hanging from the tree. 

Leave it Greg to find a hidden agenda in Toms Plan.

Jim

I seem to remember someone saying "Ward, I think you were a little [/size]hard on the Beaver[/color][/size] last night."

Jim,Yepper, leave it to Greg. He is our Beaver.

Tom

[GPdemayo]

I won't assume those cabins are for swingers just 'cause the is a tire hanging from the tree. 

Leave it Greg to find a hidden agenda in Toms Plan.

Jim

Jim,

Yepper, leave it to Greg. He is our Beaver.

Tom

I seem to remember someone saying "Ward, I think you were a little hard on the Beaver last night." 

[Powersteamguy1790]

I like that scene especially the tree Tom........

Stay cool and run steam.............

[ACL1504]

Very nice details.

Curt,

Thank you sir, much appreciated.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Nice work. The tree is fantastic!

Bob,

Thank you for the compliment. Kris did a fantastic job on the tree. I hope she sees the post.

Tom

[ACL1504]

Tom,
I have had those annoying "water rings" where the matte medium did not dry out evenly.  You said you "painted the dirt with dirt".  Did you use anything to hold the "painted dirt", or simply leave it brushed into the top of the surface?

Jerry,

No, I just brushed on the dirt and left it. No one will be touching the layout so I just painted or rather dusted it and let be. Brushed on top of the surface will be fine.

I appreciate you following and asking the question, great question by the way.

Tom

[ACL1504]

I won't assume those cabins are for swingers just 'cause the is a tire hanging from the tree. 

Leave it Greg to find a hidden agenda in Toms Plan.

Jim

Jim,

Yepper, leave it to Greg. He is our Beaver.

Tom

I seem to remember someone saying "Ward, I think you were a little hard on the Beaver last night." 

Yes, my friend, but remember, my name ins't June.

Tom

[ACL1504]

I like that scene especially the tree Tom........

Stay cool and run steam.............

Bob,

Thank you! And, I'll pass your compliment along with the other bob's to Kris Cutler.

Tom