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@Mark Boyce posted:

I'm experimenting with making brick streets like I see here in Butler, Pennsylvania.  I'm following suggestions made by ScoutingDad.  Neither of my first two rolls on NARA clay came out quite right, but I decided to try some painting.  Burnt umber and red with a gray wash.

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Here's a sample of the Real McCoy.



I don't think there's a right or wrong when it comes to brick roads Mark. But I do like the color on the left one a little better.

@Genemed posted:

Bob, FWIW, in the future if you plan on doing more rust weathering, I’ve had great luck with these washes. I did these chains this afternoon. Tomorrow I’ll spot brush them with the dark rust for more detail.

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Thanks Gene. I'm a cheapskate when it comes to scenery, I'd rather put my train budget into the trains......

Which I do......liberally......

That said, sometimes it's easier to buy the right stuff. I'm using cheap acrylics and mixing to a color I like.

Bob

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