| GT3000 | 01 Sep 2014 3:37 p.m. PST |
Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone had any resources for painting SWAT uniforms (all black) while still retaining details. I've decided to turn all my U.S. Troops in Mars Attacks into SWAT. |
John Leahy  | 01 Sep 2014 3:53 p.m. PST |
I use Americana Graphite for black where I want to show detail. Then regular black for boots and other less important items. |
| corporalpat | 01 Sep 2014 4:11 p.m. PST |
I use a wash method using various shades of black. You can start light, then darken with multiple coats. A solid coat of white primer is necessary for this method. I like Americana Graphite, but often use their Soft Black as well. As John says, I use straight black for boots and belts. Oh yeah, mix some extender into your wash as it helps the paint flow. |
| Bob Hume | 01 Sep 2014 4:32 p.m. PST |
Mix a little sky blue into your black paint. No set amount, just till it suits you. This subtly lightens the black without making it look grey. Makes it look like cloth. Use straight black for shoes and belts. You can also ink it and see differences in shade. |
| leidang | 01 Sep 2014 4:35 p.m. PST |
I do black, Very dark grey drybrush and then use a nut brown ink to wash. |
| GT3000 | 01 Sep 2014 5:04 p.m. PST |
Thanks guys. These are all great ideas. |
Frederick  | 01 Sep 2014 5:26 p.m. PST |
I did my Royal Winnipeg Rifles in black with a grey drybrush |
| GT3000 | 01 Sep 2014 5:45 p.m. PST |
Any pictures or examples would be fantastic. How's the Army Painter range for these colors? I'll definitely check out Americana Graphite and Soft Black. |
| monash1916 | 01 Sep 2014 10:26 p.m. PST |
I sometimes use the Andrea black paintset (or parts of it)
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| wrgmr1 | 01 Sep 2014 10:50 p.m. PST |
I use Delta Ceramcoat, Charcoal Grey or Storm Grey as a highlight. These Prussians have Storm Grey on their black Shakos, gaiters and boots. [URL=http://s219.photobucket.com/user/tjm3/media/Calpe%20Prussians/IMG_7548.jpg.html]
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| Random Die Roll | 02 Sep 2014 10:05 a.m. PST |
Drybrush a dark purple or a silver for highlights.
And a repeat of Bob Hume---mix a blue with your base black until you get a color you like better. |
| BelgianRay | 02 Sep 2014 11:36 a.m. PST |
Make it easy on yourself and use Founry paint system Black 34A, it doesn't come easier .
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| Zephyr40k | 02 Sep 2014 12:21 p.m. PST |
I use actual black extremely rarely in miniatures painting. There is no real true black – even the rubber of car tires is more grey, really. For black items, my default is a dark bluish-grey, washed with a black wash, and highlighted with a light grey as necessary. |
