I have read lots of the threads on painting buildings and found lots of helpful tips alright.
For my first effort I will use the light acrylic wash method for the grout lines. I will lie the building down and apply it to one wall at a time, as suggested. However, I did not get it straight if it matters whether I have painted the trim and such first (which I have done).
I suppose as long as I am careful with the wash, I should be able to keep it off window frames and casings etc.
Thanks to anyone with an answer to this.
In my experience, it's better to do the grouting before installing windows or painting trim, but you might be able to mask off those areas if they're already done to make sure you don't get the wash on the windows, and you can always touch up the trim afterwards. I just prefer to avoid having to do so.
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Hmmmmmm, yeah. I think I might try rubbing in the talc powder and matte spray method on this one. On the next one I will finish all the wall grout before painting the trim.
I rub joint compound into plastic brick walls to simulate mortar lines. It looks great and is easy to do. When the joint compound is dry, the excess can be wiped off with a damp cloth.
Jim
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
It's pretty EZ to keep the wash off the trim and windows. Do the side of the building that will be seen the least first so you get the hang of it. There's not much of a learning curve involved.
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This is how I go about it. Good luck.
Jumijo I rub joint compound into plastic brick walls to simulate mortar lines. It looks great and is easy to do. When the joint compound is dry, the excess can be wiped off with a damp cloth. Jim
Yes, this is how I do it also. Use a damp sponge to rub the joint compound into the brickwork of the model and your clean up is negligable. Excellent and easy technique that is nearly foolproof.
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Cisco,
I like spackle. It wipes clean with a damp paper towel similar to the washes you use when you do grout on tile.
Sue
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