LOOKING FOR SPECIAL PAINT TECHNIQUE?

For wood I use a base coat of Tamiya Flesh, followed by a coat of Future.

I leave that to harden for a day or so, then apply a dilute coat of burnt umber oil paint. 

I let this set for a few minutes then drag the brush over it to create a grain effect.

You can repat with other oils colours, eith direct over the first coat, or after a further coat of Future.

Not sure how this would look in 1/350 scale though.

Karl

I use what I call the "rub-off technique" to simulate wood.  I usually undercoat the part with an acrylic tan.  After that dries for about a day, I then apply a darker brown enamel over the tan.  Before the enamel dries, I then "rub" it off using an old paint brush.  The brush can be smooth or rough and should be cleaned in thinner quite often.  Leaving the brush moist with thinner removes more paint.  Highlights are added last.

This technique also works well with figures since it just about guarantees a range of shadows.  Highlights are added last.

steveo wrote:

Im building a 1/350 scale tamiya bismark. The deck of the boat is suppose to be painted with tamiya ts-60 wooden deck tan.I am looking for a way to give it a more wood deck authentic look. The deck has ridges in it. Is there any type of wash or any other technique that would be best to use for a more weathered or real look.

See Rusty White's article on SteelNavy

http://www.steelnavy.com/wood%20deck.htm

Micromark has a tool that may help with what you're looking for

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-Fred