Was watching this Ken Patterson video the other night and I like the look of the ink on the roads.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OMnUvFne8U
Its only 2 eyedroppers of ink mixed into a large amount of alcohol. Two coats applied. See 22 minute time stamp.
I think I will try this as the local Michael's store has India Ink. I will try a less-diluted solution to give darker marks in the tire paths.
Have any of you used this method or do you prefer another for the appearance of well-worn concrete roads?
Andy
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Milwaukee native modeling the Milwaukee Road in 1950's Milwaukee.
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Luke Towan uses a dark wash technique on most of his roads. You can check out his videos on YouTube. He is a VERY skilled modeller.
Hornblower
Yep, I've used it and found it very realistic. But a word of warning.....a little goes a very long way. As Emeril is fond of saying, you can always add, but you can't take away!
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Mobilman44
Living in southeast Texas, formerly modeling the "postwar" Santa Fe and Illinois Central
True India Ink is black. Unfortunately there is some stuff out there sold as Inida Ink that has a way of turning blue, and weathering is when you tend to notice this most.
For road weathering I have used charcoal sticks (an art supply) feathered with a soft brush.
Dave Nelson
I've used India ink and found it very messy. I prefer dilluted black craft paints. I mix it with distilled water, and add a bit or alcohol to make it stick better to surfaces.
Simon
Thank you to all. Good food for thought.
i love the stuff
I find India ink too messy to use anywhere Indoors. I have used it a few times but I took the progect outside and did it there.
JJF
Prototypically modeling the Great Northern in Minnesota with just a hint of freelancing.
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