"Renaissance artillery question" Topic
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| McSorley | 26 Apr 2008 2:32 p.m. PST |
I am painting artillery from the Pavia period. I was wondering if anyone has information on how they should be painted. Thank you |
| Jovian1 | 26 Apr 2008 3:08 p.m. PST |
Basic brown carriages work for most pieces, some were painted colors, depending upon the piece. Most were a dingy brown or black carriage, some were painted various shades of blue, green or red, but not many from my research. I've opted for your basic browns with some dry-brushing and then painted the metal parts. Some of the metal parts were painted black or tarred to prevent rust or corrosion. I've not looked at anything on this period for over 10 years though – so some of the research may have changed (or was it 15 years ago when I lived in Missoula?) Dang, time flies when you are having fun! |
| Lentulus | 26 Apr 2008 3:09 p.m. PST |
Well, imperial guns should have all woodwork blackenned, and the metalwork red. Except for the wheels, which in the pictures I have seen are unfinished woord and quite light coloured; I presume because of frequent replacement. |
| Ilodic | 26 Apr 2008 9:18 p.m. PST |
Period paints would have been found in natural oxide pigments such as red and yellow ochre. These two would probably be the most common. Tar gave excellent protection against the elements but was hot and sticky in warmer weather. ilodic. |
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