Staining strip wood

[nscalemike]

I'm sure my answer is around here somewhere but I can't find anything after doing a search.  I have built a wood bridge, now I need to stain it an old creasote wood color.  Any tips on how to complete this?  This is my first true modeling project in at least a year!

Mike

[Rob B]

I use Old English but I prefer to stain my wood first.

[tom mann]

If you want something that is slightly weathered, use this:

http://www.micromark.com/Age-It-Easy-Brown-3-1and2-fl-oz,7774.html

Or more weathered:

http://www.micromark.com/Railroad-Tie-and-Bridge-Stain-3-1and2-fl-oz,8795.html

Or completely weathered:

http://www.micromark.com/Age-It-Easy-Gray-3-1and2-Fl-oz,7567.html

This stuff is great and the only product/technique I've seen to accurately capture the silver/gray tone that old wood takes on.

[babbo_enzo]

If you want something that is slightly weathered, use this:
http://www.micromark.com/Age-It-Easy-Brown-3-1and2-fl-oz,7774.html
Or more weathered:
http://www.micromark.com/Railroad-Tie-and-Bridge-Stain-3-1and2-fl-oz,8795.html
Or completely weathered:
http://www.micromark.com/Age-It-Easy-Gray-3-1and2-Fl-oz,7567.html
This stuff is great and the only product/technique I've seen to accurately capture the silver/gray tone that old wood takes on.

BUT, "Ships by ground to 48 contiguous U.S. only." !!
Any suggestions for who live on the other side of the pond? (Europe)
Cheers

[tom mann]

BUT, "Ships by ground to 48 contiguous U.S. only." !!
Any suggestions for who live on the other side of the pond? (Europe)
Cheers

Have no clue, but Europe usually has much cooler scenery supplies so I'm sure there is an equivalent.

Railwire Insider Hint:  You can probably make a mixture that is similar with vinegar and steel wool.  Add in Raw Umber for more brown tones.

[Scottl]

I use Higgins drawing ink and 99% alcohol as a stain.  It is available in Europe in a variety of useful colours like black, umber and sienna (I saw the ink in Germany) and the Higgins dye won't fade with time.  Other alcohol will work, but the more water the greater the risk of warping.

Always stain the wood first if possible, as the glue seals it and can result in a splotchy finish.