On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:50:16 GMT, Lobby Dosser
wrote:

Here's another way:

http://www.taxidermy.net/forums/BeginnersArticles/01/f/01F964CFE4.html

That was interesting. My wife is the artist of the family and has an
extensive collection of pigments. So far, it sounds like the way to go
would be to use the torch/heat gun/wire brush approach to get the
texture, and turn color matching over to her.

Tom Veatch
Wichita, KS
USA

Tom Veatch wrote:

On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:50:16 GMT, Lobby Dosser
wrote:

Here's another way:

http://www.taxidermy.net/forums/Begi...1F964CFE4.html


That was interesting. My wife is the artist of the family and has an
extensive collection of pigments. So far, it sounds like the way to go
would be to use the torch/heat gun/wire brush approach to get the
texture, and turn color matching over to her.

Tom Veatch
Wichita, KS
USA


You might also try a search on: model railroading weathering wood

The only difference is scale.

Tom Veatch wrote:
On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:50:16 GMT, Lobby Dosser
wrote:

Here's another way:

http://www.taxidermy.net/forums/BeginnersArticles/01/f/01F964CFE4.html

That was interesting. My wife is the artist of the family and has an
extensive collection of pigments. So far, it sounds like the way to go
would be to use the torch/heat gun/wire brush approach to get the
texture, and turn color matching over to her.

The couple that ages together stays together?

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On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:19:15 -0400, "dadiOH"
wrote:

The couple that ages together stays together?

Could be!

We've "aged together" for 42 years come July 1. That probably
qualifies for "stays together".

Tom Veatch
Wichita, KS
USA

Tom Veatch writes:

That was interesting. My wife is the artist of the family and has an
extensive collection of pigments. So far, it sounds like the way to go
would be to use the torch/heat gun/wire brush approach to get the
texture, and turn color matching over to her.


Personally - I find that using a torch makes wood that looks like a
torch was used on it.

Micro-Mark sells oaints that simulate weathering

http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares...partment&ID=46

But this is for miniature model builders, and the sizes are in ounces
and not gallons.

For instance,
http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares...oduct&ID=80873

is a tint that creates the weathered grey look, which is probably
exactly what you want, but it's $7 for 3 1/2 ounces.

On Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:19:10 -0400, Maxwell Lol
wrote:


Personally - I find that using a torch makes wood that looks like a
torch was used on it.

Micro-Mark sells oaints that simulate weathering

http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares...partment&ID=46

But this is for miniature model builders, and the sizes are in ounces
and not gallons.

For instance,
http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares...oduct&ID=80873

is a tint that creates the weathered grey look, which is probably
exactly what you want, but it's $7 for 3 1/2 ounces.

Thanks, Maxwell, that's the sort of thing I was looking for when I
started this fool's errand. And the small quantities may be a plus
since this particular project is fairly small and not something I plan
on starting as a new career.

Tom Veatch
Wichita, KS
USA