Unfortunate stains on the WC

 

I've been pondering the paint job for the wooden WC. Nothing too smart I feel, but I'm not up for the sort of paint peeling masterpiece beloved of military modellers. This is a quick build, not a chance to pour hours into learning new techniques. Not that they wouldn't be useful, just that this I'm doing this for FUN. Anyway, if I go that route, those plywood ends beside the door would need attention. 

Anyway, with wooden models, step one is usually to age the wood with EDM Models weathered wood stain. A quick coat of this usually turns the wood a delicate silver, with further applications for a deeper shade. 

Not this time. My bottle, which is main years old, is a bit thick, and sent the wood a deep silver in one hit. A less than subtle result, and one that makes me think I need to buy some new potion next time I see Paul. 

It's not a disaster, but it's not really the effect I was looking for, so in an effort to bring the colour back a bit, I tried Coach & Wagon Works Old Oak Wood Stain.  

 

 Much better. There is still ageing, but this looks like a building that has enjoyed the occasional coat of creasote every few years. 

Annoyingly, where there is glue on the surface, neither stain penetrates. Not an issue, except around the toilet roll holder inside, so I might have to hit that with the weathering powders.