Dean Park Station Video 119 - How to paint model brick

I have put together a step by step 'how to' on painting brickwork. I hope you find it useful. Please share it....I want feedback so I can develop my skills. ;-)

[@darren25061965]

I love the current format of your video`s, Many modelers post "instructional video" and "running session" videos separately. You are currently including short running clips in your instructional/demo video`s which I enjoy personally, even though I enjoy both separately. Its very humbling that you keep saying you are no expert, but your finished work suggests otherwise. Modelling is just as any art form, it is YOUR representation of what you observe, and we all see the world through different eyes. I am 1 of your 8.4K subscribers, so you must be getting something right. Happy Modelling.

[@DeanPark]

Hi Darren, thanks for getting in touch to say you like the format. I try to break things up with a bit of running action. I tend to do running sessions on special occasions, ie 8000th subscribers, Christmas, etc. But sometimes its good just to have a mix. Your'e right about it being an art form....its all about how we see it and represent it. Dave

[@robmasterman]

Another superb tutorial dave, there seems no end to your skills, with everything you do achieveing the highest possible standards....Thanks as always....Bob

[@TrevorLedgeway]

Very interesting and enjoyable this Dave.....Thanks for posting.......Regards......Trevor.'''

[@allanalexander3160]

Now thats what I call a great video to learn from, informative, listed all the right stuff. Great job David keep them coming. Your layout just gets better and better. Allan

[@DeanPark]

Hi Allan, thanks for that comment!, please share it to your youtube and facebook friends... I want as much feedback etc as possible to get everyone's perspective on how they do bricks. Cheers. Dave

[@bentompkinson4572]

Another great video Dave. You call yourself a rookie but I have no idea when it comes to things like this! This video is very helpful. Thank you!!

[@DeanPark]

Cheers Ben.

[@mtty1988]

Love 24:39 - 25:07 best shot I have seen on any layout in a long time when all sceniced in side will look an amazing shot

[@philiplogue2344]

Useful and entertaining as usual Dave. Thank you for showing us this.

[@johnwramsay1]

Really useful and interesting video. I’m just about ready to start airbrushing my layout so thank you.

[@Cliffjumper24]

You might be able to salvage your compressor by fitting an additional water trap to get rid of any moisure that makes it past the first one. Remove the screw-in connector that goes to the airbush pipe, and get a water trap and male/male connector and some PTFE tape.... and mount them in series. It shouldn't cost more than £10-15. I have two water traps in my compressor, and no mousure or oil gets through. I can't give you a brand for my compressor, because I made it myself out a fridge motor, a CO2 fire extinguisher, water-trap, pressure release valve and a gauge/regulator/water-trap combo. I built it 10 years ago for just £65, and you'd be paying around £300 for something to the same standard. Other than the fridge motor and fire extinguisher, all the parts came from a local hydraulics/pneumatics firm. Here's a pic. drive.google.com/open?id=0B8YhidRvU95pQzNOWTcwQVlqQTA

[@johnboughton7451]

I asked Everard Junction (Richard) if he would please do the same, as it would help greatly in relieving the boredom and just give us the chance to escape this chaotic times Thanks for taking the time to film edit & post Stay Safe don’t mix 👍

[@mtb0519]

recommend getting a small air tank for compressor I have one an cuts down on the run time of the compressor. love the lay out mate its fantastic looking an the vids are brill.

[@DeanPark]

thanks. I am going to replace this compressor soon....it keeps cutting out. Cheers. Dave

[@DeanPark]

hi, thanks. I don't do a lot of airbrushing but when I do its usually a big job, like the large walls etc. But I really need a better compressor perhaps!? Dave

[@Bruno.Trains]

Majestic 👍👍👍👍☺😊😘

[@supercharger1958]

ive made what I call a feathering stencil..plasticard with a slot cut in it in the shape of spear head..5mm to 10mm at the top to a sharp poit at the tip,it depends on the hight of or lengh ye want the streak to be..30mm to 50mm ,so ye would cut in plasticard say say 8mm at the top 40mm in lengh and cut out the long V shape again epending on lengh etc,ive made 3 or 4 different hights or lengh on separate card for variation,the next step is to fit spacers on the back f it say 30mm to 50mm depending how dark ye want it,the nearer it is the more dark or pronounced it is deeper space equals lighter streaks..dont put the spacers near the feather stencil as this can make a sharp edge and the point of the space makes the feather effect more translucent..as youll see the effect is is really awesome..ive used them [stencils] in this fashion for more years than I can think of for a variety of things..lollipop chupa chups sticks are plastic tube and ive used them for pipes that rotude in the walls for standing water and used green paint for the algea that comes down from them..experiment with it using greys n blacks and white as lime in the mortar can run down in amongst it...the kay like ye said is experiment and using the steils speads up the process..it the same technique for weathering locos n wagons and the like..hope ye try it as it makes it all a bit more fun n positive approach and less worry if ye fek it up and youll be more confident in what you do...glesga jim

[@johncarvil498]

Really informative video Dave, thanks for sharing.Cheers John.

[@MichaelHenfrey]

Very cool Dave! Yeah I have a harder and steenbeck airbrush and sparmax compressor, Maybe a little overkill but I heard the same about airbrushes and compressors in that buying abit more expensive in this instance does equal better quality (of course also down to the skill of the user) Cheers

[@DeanPark]

yeah I might have to invest in a good one....but I don't do much finesse work, ie loco repaints. It has worked flawlessly until recently...I think it was to do with the cold air in the shed, condensing as the compressor heated up, hence the water in the pipe!

[@Classic_Adventures_1972]

Wow

[@recycledmodelrailways8655]

nice tutorial Dave....i enjoy watching your videos as you always take the time to explain what your using and from where you got things.

[@DeanPark]

Hi, there is one thing I hate when people are doing tutorials....they just say "and use some grey ballast".... and "using some green static grass....". I always want to know what brand and where I can buy it. There are hundreds of grey ballasts out there lol....so when I do a step by step I try to remember to say the brand of what I am using etc. So I am really glad you appreciate me putting that detail into my videos. Hope you continue to enjoy Dean Park and the videos I upload. Dave

[@recycledmodelrailways8655]

For people like me its very useful telling us where from and what etc it means we can find it easy and dont have to experiment and get it wrong...much appreciated Dave.

[@exeterwestgroup6466]

great video, thanks.

[@supercharger1958]

theres no filter element in your bleeding chamber dave that's why its probably spitting out moisture,ye can use corrugated cardboard cut into strips that notch into a star shape if ye get what I mean like staranise lookin from above the elements are stupid money but the card works for me,ive the same machine with a 5ltr tank at the bottom...try it ,it makes a difference..

[@DeanPark]

hi Jim....you sound like you know what youre talking about....i will investigate and have a go.. obviously this means taking off the bleeding chamber to fit this?! Dave

[@ScottDowneywoundedbear]

I tried to do the mortar, it never seems to work for me. Maybe I will try again with the dry brushing to see if it helps. Maybe watching your video it will help me do a better job, thanks for the video.

[@supercharger1958]

it should unscrew at the knurly ridge at the point below the valve,they can be a bitch to unscrew as theres an o ring under it n for some reason or other some makers even put sealer on them that acts like a glue,mine was quite easy ,if it feels like it glued give a good twist but dont use pliers or a tool as itll probably fracture,the thing about filtering is it soaks up any moisture in the chamber thats atomised inside it...

[@DeanPark]

thanks! Will have a look ;-) Dave

[@trainsontuesday]

Very well presented tutorial Dave, thank you. I wondered as you worked through it whether or not a variation in the base coat before applying the mortar would be effective in reducing the amount of work at the weathering stage? What are your thoughts on that? Cheers, David.

[@DeanPark]

Hi, mmm possibly. But I would have to apply it either way, so before or after the mortar. Good thing about after the mortar is that it takes away the sandy wash from the tops of the bricks. Cheers. Dave

[@TheHayward46]

Hi Dave very intresting I do have an air brush but Iam having no joy with it at all I have cleand it out after use but I think like you water seems to be my trouble

[@normanrowe2831]

Hello, thanks for another super informative and interesting tutorial. You are very subtle in your work. Off topic... I owe you an apology. I referred to you as Dean instead of Dave recently, I believe it was in a recent live chat. Anyways, Dave, see ya next time.

[@DeanPark]

Norman Rowe hi did you? Lol... I didn’t realise. Ive been called worse so don’t worry about it! :-) Glad you found it useful, painting brick is a job I love to hate, but I do enjoy the outcome. Cheers Dave (or Dean haha!)

[@mtty1988]

Can I Ask how much what type of air compressor and gun should I go for

[@DeanPark]

see my video...i outline both in the description, but I recommend Iwata.

[@mtty1988]

Thnks any don't do to look out for when buying one

[@kirbyparkwest4392]

Very useful demo. Cheers Dave. What's the orange/black coach behind 37025?

[@DeanPark]

Its the middle coach of a Class 107 DMU...being hauled back to the TMD after a repair at another depot! lol. Its part of the Strathclyde DMU I have. Dave

[@icklebean0365]

On the tmd side of the layout on the lower part of the layout are you putting another station like Edinburgh gateway/hay market

[@DeanPark]

hi, there will be a long retaining wall going all the way along the edge of the tmd at the lower mainlines. It may be arched (filled in). That will happen in about 12-18 months. Dave

[@Qbexito]

Hey! I have a question. Will you do weathering for your trains in the future? :D

[@DeanPark]

yes. But not for a long time....don't want to screw up a lovely model with crappy weathering lol. Dave

[@mtty1988]

Can u do or have you done one on laying painting and weathering roads

[@shaunbooth5027]

Dave where do you buy your southeast fine cast walling from?

[@DeanPark]

Peterspares had it. also from ebay. think antics have it too. Cheers. Dave

[@omeaga27]

Love the series of videos you are making detailing work especially. I have started model building again combinations of rail products art and craft materials and ordinary cardbord it saves a fortune. You give me plenty of Inspiration cheers. Happy to share some ideas. Check out my model white house on Facebook. Stephen Dowling art