"Toning down" People... | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

StrummerOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

I've always been troubled by the "even" look of painted figures. I know the military modelers have ways of weathering their people.

I had some Minwax stain "Red Cedar" lying around, so I thought I would try something. I dipped a guy in it, just long enough to submerge it, then wiped off as much of the access as I could. On the right is the guy; to the left are two as-yet "un-dipped" folks:

I don't know how well it shows here, but that stain gets into every crevice and certainly tones it down a bit. I hope a shot of "Dullcote" will help with the sheen the stain left behind.

Just messing around a little...

Mark in Oregon

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6/6/201:54 PM

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John AOGR Forum Member

That came out good! I use thinned acrylic dark brown craft paint.... no shine. JohnA

6/6/202:13 PM

StrummerOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

@John A posted:
That came out good! I use thinned acrylic dark brown craft paint.... no shine. JohnA

I will try that; thanks!

Mark in Oregon

6/6/202:46 PM

wild maryOGR Forum Member

Looks good, thanks for the tip. I'll definitely give it a try. thumb

6/6/202:51 PM

StrummerOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

A shot of "Dullcote" seemed to do the trick.

Mark in Oregon

6/6/205:22 PM

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