Using artists oil paint to simulate wood on plastic models

I have used this technique and it works fine, but not as easy in my opinion as using oil paints. Oil paints are translucent unless you put them on too thick then they are opaque. I have the guillotine model somewhere, but I build it in around 1965 and use pacta enamels back then.

Thanks for the update

Ed

Hi, this is the promised step by step version of my process:

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/7/p/174326/1941192.aspx#1941192

I have a friend who paints sailing ship models (older ones like the Santa Maria and such) with regular varnish stains meant for wood.  I have not tried it myself, but they do look good on his.

It depends on what effect you are looking for. Dark grain or light? I do mine over a wood color acrylic base then use a contrasing oil paint for the woodgraining using a fan brush to get the desired effect.

On thir DR.1 prop I wanted a darker base and even a darker lamination.

For this old Aurora Guillotine I wanted a lighter base color and a medium contrasting grain.

Hope this helps. Double click on the image to get a good closeup.

Your technique is very interesting. I would enjoy seeing future work.

Thanks very much

Ed

I'm currently building a period ship and I've tried very simple technique using toothbrush with very good results (for a first timer). Have a look here: http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/7/t/174326.aspx

I'm going to do another piece of deck tomorrow so if you want I can capture it step by step and post it online.

Happy to help

Damian

Welcome to the Forums! Glad to have you aboard!

Jim  

Thank you for the information. It was what I was looking for. I will give it a try on my next model. The technique is simular to the old wood graining kits for furniture using oil based paint over acrylics. I will have to expriment with the different colors.

Thanks again

Ed

I came across this some time ago.

http://www.clubhyper.com/reference/woodgrainel_1.htm

Welcome to the Forums, although I can't answer your question since I've never tried the technique.