Painting plaster rocks with washes.

[@itskitt3237]

Helping my dad make some scenery for his model trains. We’ve been having fun experimenting and playing around, but this is exactly the kind of thing we needed

[@FishplateFilms]

Hi Kitt, glad you found the video helpful. I have another video on rocks "Mountain out of a Molehill" ,which shows more detail and I've gotten better at painting as well! Thanks for watching. Gregg 🙂

[@SantaFeBob]

Always fun videos coming out of your layout room. These are excellent techniques. I definitely have this one saved in my favorites. Thank you. Cheers Gregg.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks very much Bob! Still a long way to go but at least I have started scenery..LOL Cheers Gregg.

[@garylester55]

Hi Gregg, it’s great to see you back on your railway. The rocks look good with some colour. Looking forward to seeing you do the static grass. Thank you for another update on your model railway. Regards Gary

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Gary! I am trying different shades to get a more subtle result , but this is ok for a newbie I guess..LOL. Cheers Gregg.

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

Thats rock face came out looking great, good paints do make a difference.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Joe! Maybe a little colourful but ok for a first go.I have toned them down a bit since this ,but happy so far. Cheers Gregg.

[@ScottDowneywoundedbear]

Very nice, with the size of your layout the rocks will be perfected.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you Scott! We'll see how that goes sir...I could get worse as I go on..LOL Cheers Gregg.

[@csxrensville5105]

Very nicely done!

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you ! Cheers Gregg.

[@jameswolf195]

Thanks for the tutorial. You make it look sooooo easy!

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks James! If I can do it ...anyone can..LOL . The colours are a bit busy but some places are like this. Cheers Gregg.

[@EmPtySworld1]

Nice Intro, thanks for sharing your video and technique

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks and you're welcome. Gregg.

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing. Very nice and thank you for the tips along the way. Gary

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Gary! Still learning but happy with the work for a newbie! Cheers Gregg.

[@matthewpieplow9167]

Looks great Gregg I always look forward to seeing your videos. It's amazing how the layout comes together with the scenery I find myself doing a area of scenery then running a few trains through it then I think why did I wait so long to do the landscaping and scenery anyway take care my friend

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks very much Matthew! You're so right about doing some and then wondering why I took so long...but I am a harsh critic , so I have to live up to my own expectations..LOL All the best. Gregg.

[@tomatoes3]

Gregg, hi just checking this video out . Must say tis good mate. Very informative, thank you . John . .

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks John! I've since got a lot better than this....check out my "Mountain out of a Molehill" series to see some better work. CHeers Gregg.

[@tomatoes3]

@@FishplateFilms Off to have a look , thanks Gregg.

[@dannyholt105]

Looks awesome Gregg! You're not all washed up yet I guess. Nice seeing one of Bob's trees in there as well. Need about 59 more now. Looking good pal! Cheers, Danny

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you Danny! The colours are a bit rich but the black wash helped ? Yes , thanks to Bob I have some trees, but thats another scenery thing I have to tackle! Cheers Gregg.

[@Perfusionist01]

Very good work Greg! I appreciated your comments. One does have to allow for where the "sun" should be in our scenes. The other variables include what kind of rock you are modeling, the locale and your layout lighting, plus your "eye" for colors. What looks fine to me might not look right to you. So there is no best way to do the scenery - one plunges in and makes the best effort and learns as one goes. You are off to a great start.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks so much Gary! Not quiet the colours I was after, but as you say there is no right or wrong...to a degree of course. The black wash helped and I now have written down colours and order of use on test rocks so I can now get better matches with past attempts. Thanks for the support and positive words. Cheers Gregg.

[@pauljacobsen9002]

Great scenery! Looking forward to more videos!

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you Paul! More on the way soon! Appreciate the support. Cheers Gregg.

[@upsd402]

Love the French accent, I remember using the Woodlands Scenes method, the problem was it left white spots, it drove me crazy because they would not color under the pigments. Now I am using Hobby Lobby cheap paint for 1.25 a bottle then water them down. Using more tans now. Looks great Gregg, great point, use the lighter colors first, that’s a new one for me. I am thinking you have caught the landscaping bug, you are now an professional. Don’t doubt yourself, again great Job. Terry from Nebraska. Cheers.

[@FishplateFilms]

Not my best accent Terry..LOL The spotting method is ok for a single colour with some highlights, but I prefer to be a bit more precise. I am still working out what colours blend with each other the best. I do enjoy scenery a lot more than I thought!! , but far rom a pro sir! Really appreciate the support and comments Terry. Thanks again ! Cheers Gregg.

[@MRR_Shadowolf]

Amazing, especially for western US granite etc.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you ! I have done more videos on rock painting in recent videos with different colours . Glad you enjoyed the video. CHeers Gregg. 🙂

[@SeaboardCentral]

Awesome intro. Thanks for sharing your technique Gregg. Cheers! Tim

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Tim! A long way to go sir, but OK for a start...not quite the Seaboard C' yet , but getting there slowly..LOL. Cheers, Gregg.

[@QRoutback]

Looking good , some nice color on those rock's and you a few more of Uncle Bob's Trees will look good , LOL Cheers Glynn

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Glynn! A bit red but the black toned it down OK. I have some more but thats another trick to learn! Cheers Gregg.

[@KerleyExpress]

That turn out perfect thank you for sharing

[@FishplateFilms]

OK for a newbie I guess Dwight! Thanks for the kind words. Gregg .

[@jimsmoter4510]

Looks great , Gregg... Cheers

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Jim!

[@coxsj]

Hey Gregg, Hope all is going well. I've never tried this but I bet you could spray that first wash and some of the later ones from a spray bottle. Would save time and sanity for larger areas of rockwork. Cheers Mate!

[@FishplateFilms]

You could try spraying for large areas I guess? You need to put a bit one with the washes and a spray may be a bit light on? But worth a try mate. Cheers Gregg.

[@karifuravacaihua7750]

Sound amazing!

[@neilrogers1571]

Greg great to see the landscape growing. I would say you would help a lot having a number of reference photos pinned up from the areas you have in mind for your layout it helps you keep focused on the real thing. I am not saying your choice of colours is right or wrong they maybe correct for your area but the photos help a lot. Just heard about a technique putting some play sand into the plaster mix to put some texture into the surfaces I assume you are going to use talus to make the rock face more realistic you can scatter it down the face while painting to help hold it in place.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you very much Paul! Yes photos.....I have one ...LOL Its hard to get the right ones but I have finally learnt how to screen shot , so when I see some nice rocks in videos I can now capture them and have a reference! The reds have toned down a bit and the black wash helped, and I now write down what colours I used and in what order...down a lot of testing on small pieces and getting nice results which I'll show in the next video. I'm making Talus now and that will be added soon too! Thanks for the tips and you continued support sir. Cheers Gregg.

[@neilrogers1571]

Greg 😜Neil 😋

[@tropicalties3806]

Remember. Mother Nature is not Black & White. There is no 'wrong' earth tones in my book. You've captured and drew out a nice character within these rocks. The warm hues remind me of the BNSF Southern Transcon rock cuts found through Abo Canyon through New Mexico and along the Seligman Subdivision in Northern Arizona. As always thank you for sharing and entertaining us! God Bless 🍻

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Christopher! I have seen Abo Canyon this week , with all the Big Boy videos and ABO does look amazing! I will be using that for future reference . I really need to get some photos to have as a guide....thats for the next try. Take care, cheers, Gregg.

[@joem3968]

Nice job greg

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Joe!

[@GooseinTheCabooseProductions]

"There's a cockuburro in there!" "No there's not!!" HAHAHAHA!!!!! Oi, man, that was a HILARIOUS intro. On a serious note though, looking pretty awesome for a first try. And I'll put my guess for next times scenery right now. Static grass.

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you Sir! I am working on the colour mixing for the next go at it! You may be right on the grass...we'll have to wait and see!! Cheers Gregg.

[@williamgreen9307]

Awesome video dude thanks

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks William! A lot more to learn but happy with it so far. Gregg :-)

[@christopherkingsland4604]

Wait one vegemite moment mate, I thought you were an Aussie! Ha - great video!

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you Christopher! I tried to gain some talent by channelling some French inspiration..... Cheers Gregg.

[@Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin]

"A happy little tree?" "Oui!"

[@FishplateFilms]

LOL..its gone now Dwayne!! Trying ground covers now...then some trees. Cheers Gregg.

[@SouthBrooklynRR]

Haven't been around here for awhile and I do apology for that. Nice stuff you have going on here, you have made some real progress. How are you liking doing the scenery?

[@FishplateFilms]

Welcome back !Thank you for the comments . I am enjoying it a lot more than I thought, but I still need to get my colours better and less "busy". I also need to get better at building rocks so to get away from the repeated rock mould look. Cheers Gregg.

[@smokeyjoe1034]

Nice job, Mr. nutcase, mon amie.

[@FishplateFilms]

LOL...thank you and lots of croissants and bagels for you sir:-) Bon jor , Gregg.

[@shaunhuckstepp7531]

Not bad for a beginner Gregg, so there's possibility you may be putting down some static grass next huuuuuummmmm?????

[@FishplateFilms]

Thank you Shaun! Static grass??? now THAT would be a first for the Birdwood Sub' ! We'll have to wait and see?. Appreciate the support. Cheers Gregg.

[@artyfarty3]

lol @ the opening sketch ;) shower cap - nice touch ;)

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Artyfarty!! Gregg:-)

[@TimsTrains]

Like your Artist Accent

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Tim..it is a very bed French accent though!! Gregg. :-)

[@TimsTrains]

Nice. I have model trains in my house to,Got a few more vids on my channel

[@FishplateFilms]

Thanks Tim! I'll check out your channel. Cheers Gregg.

[@richardredcastle7911]

I sense your beginning to like the scenery work....

[@FishplateFilms]

Lets not get carried away Richard!! I do like how even I can get OK results with little experience! The devils in the detail as they say, so still a long way to go?? Thanks for watching sir. Gregg..

[@shortoz3751]

hi Gregg, looks like rock candy to me. Break me off a piece. Joeoz3751

[@FishplateFilms]

Not very good eating Joe!! Thanks for watching! Gregg.