"WWI french and Germans in 10mm" Topic

I plan to paint two armies of French and Germans in 10mm, 1915. Figures will be Pendraken.

My basic plan is to first spray it black, then a strong drybrush with the basic color and highlight with a lighter color. Finally pick out hands, rifles, rucksacks, blankets and such.

But I have never painted in 10mm and advice is always appreciated. I know that colours must be kept brighter than normal as the figures are small.

I also appreciate some advice on which colors to use. The French wore blue but in 10mm what blue should I use, first for the basic color and then for highligt. I generally avoid mixing colors, that takes too long. I want to use GW:s or Vallejos.

Sounds like a solid plan to me, might be worth posting over on our Forum as well: link

We painted German and US troops and on our blog you can find our painting guides

Part I link

Part II link

Part III link

Part IV link

Part V link

And French link

And some pics

Marzio

Thanks for the links!

Fogsoldiers, what colors did you use for your french?

I painted my French with artistic acrylic colours. However you can use any colour you prefer

For the Horizon blue:
1)white primer
2)medium blue base colour
3)light blue drybrush
4)dark washing, a mix of black and dark brown, or black and dark blue
5)a light drybrush with light cream or ivory