Re: Sierra West Foundry Scratchbuild

[deemery]

I like the muted colors, that make the rocks look like they all came from the same quarry.  

Windshield Fluid works well on a lot of paints.  Just don't pour thinned paint back into the bottle.

dave

[Bernd]

Looking good Rich.

B~

[Pennman]

Thanks for all of the nice comments Curt, Rick, Dave and Bernd.
I have always wondered what colors to choose when weathering buildings.
I don't want them all to look the same, and they have to complement any
scenery they are placed near to as well. I always try to anyway.

Rich

[Pennman]

In the next day or so, I will begin to plant this onto a base to facilitate adding the scenery.
I have completely finished coloring the stone walls on the main foundry building.

You saw the walls in my first attempt to get them colored using a couple shades of gray paint.
Today, after watching a YouTube video, I followed the artist with what he did for a similar model (gray in color with browns. Although I didn't have the exact colors of paint he used, I chose similar ones. The steps I followed greatly enhanced the overall looks of the gray stones and I am happy with the results.

First, I used Master Series Core Colors Green Ochre (light brown) and dry-brushed it lightly.

Second, I used Master Series Bleached Linen (artist in the video used a bone colored Flesh paint), and dry-brushed that lightly.
Immediately, I thinned Model Air Sand (71.075) mixed with distilled water to a very thin slurry and completely covered all four sides. After that dried, I used the Black Shadow Tempera Paint mixed with distilled water to a very thin slurry, and painted all of the outside of the four walls. The Tempera Paint is actually a fine powder, when mixed with water, can be used to enhance dark shadows above and below the stones of a stone wall. I could have used any black paints or Ink & Alcohol, but I preferred to use the Black Shadow powder instead for this model.

Here are the pictures of the products used.
And one of the building as it is now.

Rich

[Pennman]

Here are more pictures for you around the building.
Thanks for watching.

Rich

[Pennman]

Back again, forgot the other two pictures, old age creeping along..
Oh, BTW... Thanks for everyone's concern for my leg. It's better and mending.
My wife said I played it too dramatic, Ha! I still have to shovel snow, dang! 

Rich

[PRR Modeler]

Great job so far Rich, it's starting to come to life. I'm glad your leg is better.

[friscomike]

Howdy Rich,

Nice work coloring the stone.  I like the random subtle color changes. The foundry scene is coming together well.

Have fun,
mike

[Bernd]

Nice work Rich.

Good to hear your leg is doing better.

Model on.

Bernd

[Jerry]

Rich look great.  Your doing a great job on this scratch build.

It's easy for your wife to say that! It's not her leg!!!!!! 

Jerry

[Pennman]

Thanks for following Curt, Mike, Bernd & Jerry and for your kind comments.
I made a few detail items for around the stone building, but not much to show yet.
I will be working on the base this coming week, so stay tuned. Thanks for watching.

Rich

[Rick]

Rich, the model is looking good and glad the leg is healing.

[Pennman]

Rich, the model is looking good and glad the leg is healing.

Thank you, Rick.
I'm glad you are making memories with your daughter and grandkids.
Stay safe out there.

Rich

[labdad]

Looking good but...
Don't read on if you're happy with it.
Some subtle variation would help.
FWIW I suck at stone walls but there are a lot of them here in East Tennessee.
MJinTN

[Pennman]

Looking good but...
Don't read on if you're happy with it.
Some subtle variation would help.
FWIW I suck at stone walls but there are a lot of them here in East Tennessee.
MJinTN

With no disrespect, "Inspector Martin'", I took a second and third look at the walls again this evening!
And since you were the only gent here brave enough to give your honest opinion, I'll take a stab at the model
again, not you though! LOL   

Honestly, in a different light it really doesn't look too bad. I believe the light I chose when taking the
pictures added to its demise. But using the criteria you do when you build those wonderful machines, I can see
a great need for improvement overall.

I have used the Bragdon Tempera powder paint in the past and I had forgotten how dark it makes a model.
So, if I can remove some in random areas and enhance the look of some more stones, I think it can be presented
again, in the near future.

Many thanks for your honest opinion. We shall see. 

Rich