Post by Robert on Jun 8, 2019 19:57:32 GMT
DB Scale Model Studio
Painting a Wood Crate: Quick & Easy Step-by-Step
Little details, when well done, can really catch the eye and make a model stand out. Wood crates are often included on models and in dioramas, and a realistic one can be made quickly and easily using just acrylic paints.
1. For this example, I’m using a resin crate from the company Armand Bayardi, which I found in my stash. To ensure good adhesion of the paint, start with a primer coat. Any brand of primer will do.
2. The base coat comes next. I love using Vallejo acrylic paints when hand painting, so I used their Tan Yellow as my base coat. If you prefer, you can airbrush the base coat if you like, but brush painting keeps it quick and easy.
3. Once the base was dry, I applied a wash over the whole crate using Vallejo Burnt Umber. Make sure the entire piece gets coated with the wash to prevent any tide marks. You can soak up any excess wash that accumulates too heavily in the corners with a paintbrush.
4. After the wash is applied, apply “outlines” to the joints between the wood planks. This is done using Vallejo German Camo Black Brown. This steps helps to create depth and shadow beyond what the wash did. A 12/0 round brush was used for this step.
5. Next, show some areas of wear where the wood has been chipped and beaten. I use Vallejo Buff for this step. You can also use different shades to create older and newer wear marks on the wood. Focus mostly on edges and corners. I primarily used an 18/0 spotter brush for this step.
6. To tie everything together and age the crate a bit, do another wash. This time I used Lifecolor Tensocrom Burnt Brown. This is a very thin acrylic paint, basically a wash right out of the bottle, and I did three applications.
7. As a final step, add a few more “chips” using Vallejo Buff again. Add markings with decals or dry transfers, if you wish. I picked out the nail heads with a silver pencil. Finally, apply a quick matte coat. Finis!
Using this method, you can paint a wood crate in less than 30 minutes. In fact, the more you paint at once, the more time you can save overall. You can add, subtract, or modify steps as you like. Adding colors to the base color to create wood grain or knots in the wood is a good way to vary the appearance between crates.
Painting a Wood Crate: Quick & Easy Step-by-Step
Little details, when well done, can really catch the eye and make a model stand out. Wood crates are often included on models and in dioramas, and a realistic one can be made quickly and easily using just acrylic paints.
1. For this example, I’m using a resin crate from the company Armand Bayardi, which I found in my stash. To ensure good adhesion of the paint, start with a primer coat. Any brand of primer will do.
2. The base coat comes next. I love using Vallejo acrylic paints when hand painting, so I used their Tan Yellow as my base coat. If you prefer, you can airbrush the base coat if you like, but brush painting keeps it quick and easy.
3. Once the base was dry, I applied a wash over the whole crate using Vallejo Burnt Umber. Make sure the entire piece gets coated with the wash to prevent any tide marks. You can soak up any excess wash that accumulates too heavily in the corners with a paintbrush.
4. After the wash is applied, apply “outlines” to the joints between the wood planks. This is done using Vallejo German Camo Black Brown. This steps helps to create depth and shadow beyond what the wash did. A 12/0 round brush was used for this step.
5. Next, show some areas of wear where the wood has been chipped and beaten. I use Vallejo Buff for this step. You can also use different shades to create older and newer wear marks on the wood. Focus mostly on edges and corners. I primarily used an 18/0 spotter brush for this step.
6. To tie everything together and age the crate a bit, do another wash. This time I used Lifecolor Tensocrom Burnt Brown. This is a very thin acrylic paint, basically a wash right out of the bottle, and I did three applications.
7. As a final step, add a few more “chips” using Vallejo Buff again. Add markings with decals or dry transfers, if you wish. I picked out the nail heads with a silver pencil. Finally, apply a quick matte coat. Finis!
Using this method, you can paint a wood crate in less than 30 minutes. In fact, the more you paint at once, the more time you can save overall. You can add, subtract, or modify steps as you like. Adding colors to the base color to create wood grain or knots in the wood is a good way to vary the appearance between crates.
