How do I make my scenery look fresh again??

[JeremyB]

Hi guys

I have found over time that my scenery looks a little faded, How can I make it look fresh again? I remeber reading something about this a long time ago.

thanks
Jeremy

[brothaslide]

QUOTE: Originally posted by JeremyB

Hi guys

I have found over time that my scenery looks a little faded, How can I make it look fresh again? I remeber reading something about this a long time ago.

thanks
Jeremy

Water it!!!!!!!

I couldn't resist[:D]

[AntonioFP45]

Hey Jeremy,

Can you give us a little detail. Is it the grass, trees, shrubbery? Or buildings, roads, rocks or bridges?

Remember that whether you're using flourescent lighting or incandescent lighting, it is natural for colors on scenery and models to fade sightly, so don't be discouraged! Happens to all of us. [:p]

If your color fading is severe, don't be shy about mixing some matching Acrylic paint and "spray blending" your landscaping. Have some fun and vary your color hues. Make that sure you cover any areas that you don't want any overspray to fall in. [:0][8D]

(Using the water based Acrylics is much safer than solvent based paints--still, wear a respirtator and have a fan blowing if you go this route) [4:-)]

In addition, no matter how clean your house is, you're going to get dust on your layout! It's good to keep a spray bottle with watered down Windex and some lint-free towels handy. Some modelers use a vacuum cleaner set at "low power" and vacuum dust up using an attachment with a small opening.

Spending a few minutes, once a week, in cleaning your layout will keep your colors vibrant and help reduce electrical headaches!

Good topic guy, something many of us go through and take for granted.

Peace out, Amigo.[8)][;)][tup]

[mondotrains]

Hi Jeremy,
To regenerate trees and shrubs, I've used a spray called "Silk 'n Splendor" silk plant treatment available at Michael's Craft Stores and other craft shops. A large 24 oz. bottle, similar to the one Fantistic cleaner comes in, is around $4.99. It removes dust and grease and enhances colors and then resists dust build-up. Obviously, it was designed for artificial flowers and plants but when you think about it, our layout trees and shrubs etc. are similar in that they collect dust. When you spray this stuff on, it literally lifts the dust and then the liquid containing the dust runs down to the base of the scenery. All you need to do is protect any areas you don't want the overspray or run-off to affect. I usually don't get much run-off because I don't overdo it. It's a lot better than vacuuming because our trees etc. can easily be ruined by the suction of a vacuum.

Hope this helps!
Mondo