Realistic painting of "wooden" plastic platforms

[jwig...@usit.net]

>My first serious attempt at "kit-bashing" is progressing better than I
>expected. I have a question that I am unable to answer after searching
>through all of my "How-to" mags.
>
>The base of this model is a "wooden" platform cast in styrene. I have
>deepened the gaps between boards, sawed the ends to look like individual
>planks, and added grain detail with a razor saw. Now I would like to give it

>a realistic paint job, the first time.
>
>I would appreciate advice from some of you more experienced modelers on what
>type & color of paint to use, washes to highlight details, and any other tips

>to turn plastic into wood.
>
>Thanks in advance to all who respond.

Joe

[Andrew Blake]

Funny thing you should write this. . . . I have just done one today
and placed in front of a factory. I guess it depends on what type of wood ?
Is it painted? Is it covered in oil and rubber from forklifts? Is it simply
weathered silver/white as most timber goes in the weather?
I guess I would start with a light grey and add a little brown as a start
colour. BTW I am NOT an expert just how I started thinking about this!
Regards Andrew
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