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How do i paint a mountain on a train set layout?

I have a train set layout that I am working on and I made a large mountain on it. I would like to paint it and make it look as realistic as possible, not just solid gray. Maybe have some grays, whites blacks and more, but how do I apply it so that it looks real?

My dad used a mixture of colors on his — browns, greys, white, a bit of black and some various shades of green. It looked fantastic. You might want to start with a base using a sponging technique, building up color gradually. Step back a lot to view your work from the same distance you’d see it on your layout (I’m assuming you’re painting it right in front of you).

My dad handmade his mountains by finding rocks with lots of texture and making molds. He applied each molded rock to a papier-mache-type foundation (made of chicken wire and plaster). He even created the tunnel. After the plaster dried, he started painting. He even added real moss near the base to simulate grass. His entire layout looked like a real miniature world. He even weathered the trains and buildings to avoid that just-bought plastic look.

My advice would be to download a photo of a mountain similar to the look you’re going for and try to emulate it.

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