A nice trick I’ve found to get a good, gritty concrete look is to get a $5 bag of play sand from Lowe’s and mix it in with your paint. Usually one part sand to two parts paint works out really well.
Fantastic 👍It really does give an illusion of depth. As a diorama modeller who is colourblind I always struggle in making models look realistic. The structures look perfect, however the painting not so much! I've watched a lot of videos where people paint models, however they always say "mix up a such and such colour and apply" Well.....unless the paint says the exact color on the label I'm lost 😄. This was clear, easy and simple! 2 paints, easy technique and great results well done and thank you👏👍
I appreciate that u just used paint which is all i have. and still looks awesome to me, i don't have the means to buy the fancy concrete mixture by Vallejo i think it is. So this is perfect thank you.
@@InsightfulImagery thank you very much yes I think the stippling effect and not as wet would be the way to go because what I can't do is flip the walls upside down because when I say they're already built I mean they're already fastened to my layout
Interesting and detailed video. Well done. I am trying to simulate concrete on an HO model (Scratch Built). It is a model of a double track small lift bridge, that many of us have surely scene. The counter weight, which hovers over the bridge, is where I need to simulate concrete. It's a small area in 1/87 scale of about 1.25" X 3", so it might be difficult to use the exact same technique you use on the video. Would you have any suggestions on how to apply (I thought maybe dabbing (stipple) lightly with a small flexible model brush), but any input would be appreciates. Also, I need very muted colors as with very small scale models you need to simulate the dulling affect of atmosphere when viewing an object from a distance. So any color suggestions, also welcome. Thanks. Philip NYC Area (Jersey Shore)
Thanks for watching. I love watching model railroading channels. So for the counter weight itself you are going to use a shaped piece of foam! Interesting those counterweights in real life have lines and layers in them too I’ve done lots of drone work on those old draw bridges and the counter weights are interesting. I’ve been lucky enough to be untucked beneath the drawbridge where that counterweight actually goes! Wow a different world under there for sure. And yes to answer the technique question small stipple with a stiff short brush would be what I do because the scale of the effect can ruin the scene. If effect is too big to match the scale it will look odd. So I would just go slow and small
@@InsightfulImagery Thanks for the reply. I actually gave it a try since seeing your video. It was trial and era, but finally got it looking really good. I used 4 colors and also did variations with mixing some together for subtle color differences. It was a challenge for a while but really looks good now. * The counter weight I fabricated is made out of balsa wood. I usually don't use balsa when I scratch build (I use Bass Wood), but I had a flat piece in my scrape wood box for years and it was very easy to cut it at an angle as the counter weight I modeled is an unusual shape. * Unfortunately, I can't post an image on these comments or I would show you and also show you some of the many HO 1/87 scale bridges I scratch built over the years if you were interested. One image. luckily was used in Model Railroader Magazine many years ago...Thanks! Phil NYC Area
@@InsightfulImagery Hello again. I don't post model images on IG as I use it for my weddings and events for my business... However, I will take a shot or two this weekend and email it to you as I see your email posted on your other page. I did also correct some of my typos on my last comment for clarity. I am a chicken pecker (two fingers) when typing! Thanks. Phil
Here is a video on spray painting foam I show you how. As far as texture with a foil ball it’s a simple as rolling foil into a ball and rolling or press it it onto the surface of the foam to texture it ruclips.net/video/5x2prZoBOrA/видео.html
Yes true and I do use it however not everyone wants to spend 25 on a jar of it. This way here gives great stains it’s inexpensive and those stains are super nice but yes a store bought product does in handy especially on small patches
There is no ratio it’s going to depend on your taste and make sure you texture the surface too using foil or something similar then use hair dryer or heat gun to dry water faster and make sure you do not disturb the puddle as it dries allow it to keep its shape while drying so don’t blow it all over with the hairdryer if you go that route otherwise just let puddles sit and evaporate it’s very easy big you are not getting the texture try adding more paint to the mix
@@InsightfulImagerythanks for the reply. Wow that was a long time ago. So I feel like perhaps more paint to keep the puddles thick. I think my puddles were too thin. You make it look so easy, it’s not. Haha at least not for me. I’m going to try again.
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Fantastic Sir!!
Thank you for sharing this awesome trick.
A nice trick I’ve found to get a good, gritty concrete look is to get a $5 bag of play sand from Lowe’s and mix it in with your paint. Usually one part sand to two parts paint works out really well.
Yes I do the same it does add another layer of grit for sure thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it sir
@@InsightfulImagery sure thing dude! Love your channel!
Excellent tutorial! Subscribed!
Looks great, i typed in painting concrete bc i am working on a piece atm.
Fantastic 👍It really does give an illusion of depth. As a diorama modeller who is colourblind I always struggle in making models look realistic. The structures look perfect, however the painting not so much!
I've watched a lot of videos where people paint models, however they always say "mix up a such and such colour and apply" Well.....unless the paint says the exact color on the label I'm lost 😄. This was clear, easy and simple! 2 paints, easy technique and great results well done and thank you👏👍
Great comment I appreciate the story for sure super happy to have helped and happy to be a part of the creative process
I appreciate that u just used paint which is all i have. and still looks awesome to me, i don't have the means to buy the fancy concrete mixture by Vallejo i think it is. So this is perfect thank you.
Thank you for this inspiration 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻greetings from Berlin 😃
You are so welcome!
Beautiful work. Is this possible to do vertically. My walls are already built. I'm thinking it would run.
Yes you can! Just flip upside down so the floor is the ceiling while you are doing and and make less watery washes
Rely on stippling more than watery washes
@@InsightfulImagery thank you very much yes I think the stippling effect and not as wet would be the way to go because what I can't do is flip the walls upside down because when I say they're already built I mean they're already fastened to my layout
Interesting and detailed video. Well done.
I am trying to simulate concrete on an HO model (Scratch Built). It is a model of a double track small lift bridge, that many of us have surely scene.
The counter weight, which hovers over the bridge, is where I need to simulate concrete. It's a small area in 1/87 scale of about 1.25" X 3", so it might be difficult to use the exact same technique you use on the video.
Would you have any suggestions on how to apply (I thought maybe dabbing (stipple) lightly with a small flexible model brush), but any input would be appreciates.
Also, I need very muted colors as with very small scale models you need to simulate the dulling affect of atmosphere when viewing an object from a distance. So any color suggestions, also welcome. Thanks.
Philip
NYC Area (Jersey Shore)
Thanks for watching. I love watching model railroading channels. So for the counter weight itself you are going to use a shaped piece of foam! Interesting those counterweights in real life have lines and layers in them too I’ve done lots of drone work on those old draw bridges and the counter weights are interesting. I’ve been lucky enough to be untucked beneath the drawbridge where that counterweight actually goes! Wow a different world under there for sure. And yes to answer the technique question small stipple with a stiff short brush would be what I do because the scale of the effect can ruin the scene. If effect is too big to match the scale it will look odd. So I would just go slow and small
@@InsightfulImagery Thanks for the reply.
I actually gave it a try since seeing your video. It was trial and era, but finally got it looking really good. I used 4 colors and also did variations with mixing some together for subtle color differences. It was a challenge for a while but really looks good now.
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The counter weight I fabricated is made out of balsa wood. I usually don't use balsa when I scratch build (I use Bass Wood), but I had a flat piece in my scrape wood box for years and it was very easy to cut it at an angle as the counter weight I modeled is an unusual shape.
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Unfortunately, I can't post an image on these comments or I would show you and also show you some of the many HO 1/87 scale bridges I scratch built over the years if you were interested. One image. luckily was used in Model Railroader Magazine many years ago...Thanks!
Phil
NYC Area
Well if you are IG hmu under the same name as my channel and I can check out your work would love to see it!
@@InsightfulImagery Hello again. I don't post model images on IG as I use it for my weddings and events for my business...
However, I will take a shot or two this weekend and email it to you as I see your email posted on your other page.
I did also correct some of my typos on my last comment for clarity. I am a chicken pecker (two fingers) when typing! Thanks.
Phil
@@InsightfulImagery I just sent you an email...Check spam if you don't see it. (From Uptown Photography). Thanks....
Philip
As usual incredibly helpful! Fantastic video. Now do you think you could you use this for something like a sidewalk?
I believe you could for sure change up the colors a bit to make it appropriate for sidewalks and do your scoring for the slabs but yes you sure could
@@InsightfulImagery thanks man!
Check my latest TikTok and Instagram for the answer :)
@@InsightfulImagery always do!!
In the video description I can't find the link to the mentioned video where you textured and spray-painted the foamboard with the aluminium ball.... 😭
Here is a video on spray painting foam I show you how. As far as texture with a foil ball it’s a simple as rolling foil into a ball and rolling or press it it onto the surface of the foam to texture it ruclips.net/video/5x2prZoBOrA/видео.html
Many thanks for your polite answer and for providing the link...! 😊
Happy Holidays...! 🌲
Bravo!!!!
AK interactive concrete is the most realistic for concrete
Yes true and I do use it however not everyone wants to spend 25 on a jar of it. This way here gives great stains it’s inexpensive and those stains are super nice but yes a store bought product does in handy especially on small patches
I am not getting the “textures” and it’s driving me mad. Please, can you be more specific with your paint /water ratio? It’s driving me insane. Hahaha
There is no ratio it’s going to depend on your taste and make sure you texture the surface too using foil or something similar then use hair dryer or heat gun to dry water faster and make sure you do not disturb the puddle as it dries allow it to keep its shape while drying so don’t blow it all over with the hairdryer if you go that route otherwise just let puddles sit and evaporate it’s very easy big you are not getting the texture try adding more paint to the mix
@@InsightfulImagerythanks for the reply. Wow that was a long time ago. So I feel like perhaps more paint to keep the puddles thick. I think my puddles were too thin. You make it look so easy, it’s not. Haha at least not for me. I’m going to try again.
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