My 1/72 scale aircraft

[g8rfan99]

The idea is to let the thinned out mahogany settle in between the dry brushed highlights giving that dark grain look. And then averaging that with the lighter brown so there isn’t too much contrast. And the multiple colors gives the realism.
Hope that helps.

Thanks Dean, indeed that helps alot. I was really curious how you got that nice grain look. I see you use the FolkArt acrylics. I presume you thin these down a bit before using them. Do you just use water, or some other thinner?

 

[Dean62]

Fantastic and very effective process, Dean! Thank you for sharing.

Thanks, you're welcome!

 

[Dean62]

Thanks Dean, indeed that helps alot. I was really curious how you got that nice grain look. I see you use the FolkArt acrylics. I presume you thin these down a bit before using them. Do you just use water, or some other thinner?

I use water based paints only, i'm done with using thinners. So yes, I thin the FolkArt acrylics with water, and sometimes the Vallejo paints as well to prevent brush marks.