Woodland Scenics Paints

Premium Paints for Scale Modeling and Dioramas

Woodland Scenics Paints represent the trusted choice for hobbyists and professional modelers seeking authentic earth tones and realistic finishes for terrain building, diorama construction, and model railroad scenery. These water-based acrylic formulations deliver superior adhesion to foam, plaster, wood, and plastic surfaces while maintaining non-toxic, water-soluble properties that ensure safe indoor use and effortless cleanup. The extensive color range provides everything from foundational earth tones to specialized weathering effects, making Woodland Scenics the comprehensive solution for realistic scenic modeling across all scales.

Essential Earth Tones and Base Colors

The foundation of any realistic terrain project begins with authentic earth colors that replicate natural soil, rock, and weathered surfaces. This collection features essential base colors including Black 1220 and White 1216 for mixing custom shades, plus natural tones such as Burnt Umber 1222, Raw Umber 1221, and Yellow Ocher 1223. These versatile 4oz bottles provide excellent coverage and authentic weathering effects for realistic terrain textures, from arid desert landscapes to rich agricultural soil.

Specialized Undercoats for Large Areas

Efficient base coating of large scenic areas requires specialized undercoat formulations that provide consistent coverage and proper foundation for subsequent detailing. The collection features Earth Undercoat 1229 and Green Undercoat 1228 in economical 8oz bottles, perfect for coating foam terrain bases, plaster castings, and large layout sections. For even greater convenience, ready-to-use options like Base Paint Earth 6615 and Base Paint Green 6614 eliminate mixing and provide consistent results across multiple modeling sessions.

Precision Track Painting System

Model railroad enthusiasts demand realistic track appearance that replicates weathered rails, aged ties, and authentic ballast coloration. The Track Painter series delivers precision applicators and authentic colors specifically formulated for track weathering, including Rusty Rail TT4581 for oxidized rail surfaces, Steel Rail TT4580 for freshly maintained trackage, and Weathered Tie TT4582 for aged wooden crossties. These specialized applicators allow precise color placement without overspray or masking, transforming toy-like track into convincing miniature railroads.

Realistic Water Feature Tints

Creating convincing water features requires authentic color tints that replicate the varied hues of natural rivers, lakes, ponds, and coastal waters. The Water Tint collection provides transparent colors designed to layer over clear resin or acrylic water products, including Navy Blue CW4519 for deep ocean effects, Moss Green CW4521 for stagnant ponds, Murky CW4525 for sediment-laden streams, and Turquoise 4520 for tropical shallows. Complementary Water Undercoat colors provide opaque base layers that establish water depth and bottom coloration before applying transparent surface effects.

Complete Starter Sets and Kits

New terrain builders benefit from coordinated color collections that provide everything needed for complete scenic projects. The Earth Colors Kit 1215 delivers an excellent starter set with harmonized earth tones, gray shades, and essential mixing colors that work together for cohesive terrain finishing. These curated kits eliminate guesswork in color selection and ensure compatible shades for layering, dry-brushing, and weathering techniques.

Application Techniques and Compatibility

Woodland Scenics Paints excel across diverse modeling applications from HO scale layouts to N scale dioramas and detailed military vignettes. The water-based acrylic formula allows brush application, airbrush thinning, or sponge stippling depending on desired texture effects. Colors remain workable for blending and feathering, yet dry quickly to permanent, non-tacky finishes that won't crack or fade over time. The paints integrate seamlessly with other Woodland Scenics scenic materials including ground foams, static grass, and rock castings available in our HO Scale Woodland Scenics and N Scale Woodland Scenics collections.

For comprehensive application guides, color matching charts, and the complete Woodland Scenics product ecosystem, visit the official Woodland Scenics website where you'll find extensive resources for maximizing your scenic modeling results. Discover complementary tools and supplies in our Paint Accessories collection.