Hi all! I just finished the build of the Sierra west Hotel in HO. I made very few changes away from the manual. The peeling paint that is described in the manual was not my cup of tea, so to say... So I made the peeling paint by brushing on turpentine and then directly brush on Vallejo white paint. I really like the way it turned out. Take a look at the pics and let me know what you think about it. Thanks for watching!
That is just some jaw dropping modeling there, really like all the little details. Really good stuff. The peeling paint and patina of the whole building is just outstanding.
Graff, That is great. The paint effect is awesome. I give the project a 20 out of 10! Thank you for posting the pictures. Dale
That has to be one of the best structures I have seen, way above my modelling capabilities I think you should showcase more of your work, thanks for sharing
Fantastico!! Now ... how about building a diorama around it. With your skills it would be fun to see more photos of that work! Graff, you and Candy should work together at Disney studios! You guys really impress us all!
I know those two. The Gab and Blab twins. Warmest place in town every winter, with all the hot air they generate.......
Just looking at the picture I'd swear it was at least O scale...the closer you focus the better it gets!
Thanks! If anyone is interested, here is the peeling paint method which is actually very easy. Before construction begins, I take the stripwood and give them a good brushing lengthwise with a steel wire brush. Then I brush on a stain that is made from alcohol, india ink, white ink and brown acrylic paint. Try it on scrap wood first to try the colour and strength of it. It is good practice to brush it on instead of soaking it as it gives more variety in the different planks. Let dry! The next step is to give the planks a quick rub with fine steel wool to remove the fuzz. Now, take two small cups. One with low odour turpentine, and one with white water based paint. I use Vallejo water based polyurethane. Lay out the wood on a paper and soak one plank with turpentine and then directly(!) brush on white paint. The paint will pearl up if enough turp is in the wood. Then brush it lengthwise and you will see how it will start to settle at the surface. Stop brushing when it looks right! Then drag the brush along the edges of the plank to remove unnecessary paint build up. Finished!
