"French Voltiguers AB, part 2." Topic
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Dr Jeckyll | 23 Jan 2017 1:28 p.m. PST |
As promised, just finished the rest of my test figures for colorvariations to the greatcoated French Line Voltiguers (Minis are 15mm AB). Grey-blue and dark beige works the best I think (the fellows in the 4th and 5th pictures). I tried out different colors as primers also, and the regular white Tamya "Fine surface primer (L) White" spray is by far what makes for the easiest to paint on! I am really unsure about the Green coats. As far as I know there is no evidence for the French infantry ever using green coats (apart from the cloacks issued to the cavalry), but I just really want to spruce up the skirmisher screens a little so I painted some of them in this color as well;) I might try to do some in even darker green next.. I might go for more of the Chocolate brown colors, and will try out some different dark blue shades, as well as some pinstriped trousers next. I am not to disappointed at how I managed these fellows, but will have to work a little more on my combo of skin colors (they do look like they just got back from Tenerife rather than the muddy fields of Belgium!) Also, photos this close are not to flattering I am afraid. All comments and opinions are most welcome!
French Voltiguers AB by Erik Salvador, on Flickr
French Voltiguers AB by Erik Salvador, on Flickr
French Voltiguers AB by Erik Salvador, on Flickr
French Voltiguers AB by Erik Salvador, on Flickr
French Voltiguers AB by Erik Salvador, on Flickr
French Voltiguers AB by Erik Salvador, on Flickr And finally, a VERY bad photo of some of my French artillery park (that I just finished rebasing):
Untitled by Erik Salvador, on Flickr Cheers! Dr J |
baxterj | 24 Jan 2017 3:44 a.m. PST |
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deadhead | 24 Jan 2017 6:08 a.m. PST |
Skin tones look right to me. Don't forget that, before the torrential rain, the problem had been the oppressive heat. A few weeks of the great outdoors, in all weathers, in early summer, one's face is not too pale….. Now 1812 on the way home might be different… |
Tom D1 | 24 Jan 2017 12:37 p.m. PST |
I agree. I wouldn't change the skin tones. |
Dr Jeckyll | 24 Jan 2017 1:47 p.m. PST |
Thanks guys:) I have gotten some helpful pointers from a friend to try out on skin tones, but then at least these boys wont be way off. When I look at these photos today I realize that close ups of something the size of my thumb can be punishing. It makes me respect those that really master the art of painting 15mm's even more.. Oh, well, back to the painting desk. Practice practice practice! Kind of like microsurgery, without the consequences..;) Dr J |
Gunner Dunbar | 29 Jan 2017 11:41 p.m. PST |
Somehow missed this post, I like dark grey's and khakis for great coats, not to keen on the green coats, I would tend to go with dark blue for variation, or as you say browns, if yo add a little dark blue to you flesh and paint the chin up to the side burns it works well for 5 o'clock shadow. A lot of the messy areas can be cleaned up with a black or dark brown wash (best done just after blocking in the base colours. |
Dr Jeckyll | 30 Jan 2017 2:10 a.m. PST |
I am working on some more now in dark blue coats, and yes, I like that better also for variation. I think the green might be a dead-end.. I am also learning fast that thinned out paint is the way to go, I have very little experience with washes, and I am frankly a little apprehensive in the use of them. However, I need a better technique to give the minis a "cleaner" painted look, so all pointers are greeatly appreciated! I got a hint to use less paint, and that really helped (these guys have to much in some areas!) I will try out the sideburns on the next ones! Thanks for the tip Dan:) |
Gunner Dunbar | 30 Jan 2017 6:31 a.m. PST |
With the washes, I put a very small drop of black paint in my pallet, then add water until it's just Gary water, thinner than milk, maybe like non fat milk, then test it on a small area, it shouldn't stain the area dark, you will almost think there was no effect, then paint it on the whole figure, then do you highlights, test it on some practice figures, it should be in your tool box because it gives the figures depth. |
von Winterfeldt | 31 Jan 2017 12:30 a.m. PST |
the flesh looks good to me, but I would use a glaze or wash on the cloth to create depth – then also the light would pop out better |
Dr Jeckyll | 31 Jan 2017 3:15 a.m. PST |
From looking at the results of washes on your Russian Horses Von W, I am tempted to try it out on these figures now. I will follow your advice gentlemen and have a go at it:) thank you! |
von Winterfeldt | 31 Jan 2017 5:04 a.m. PST |
try artist water colours, in case you don't like it, they wash off easily, use a flow enhacer – and it will be even more easier, I use on part of acrylic flow retarder to about 5 part distilled water, good luck |
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