| Mike Petro | 30 Sep 2017 6:50 a.m. PST |
Wondering how well they would look at a distance on the table? Would they pop more for easier recognition? Cavalry are colorful enough with different basing, would it help out the poor drab footsloggers mostly in greatcoats for my 1812-1814 French? All my 6mm armies are matte varnished. |
GildasFacit  | 30 Sep 2017 7:25 a.m. PST |
Matt, never gloss, for me. Gloss doesn't help small scale figures at all, the 'toy soldier' look is more appropriate for large figures. |
| Cerdic | 30 Sep 2017 8:05 a.m. PST |
Unlikely. Use lighter and brighter shades of paint for the tiny guys…. |
| keithbarker | 30 Sep 2017 8:17 a.m. PST |
I agree with Cedric. The smaller the model figures, the lighter the colour should be, in order for it to look "right". I would stay away from gloss. |
| elsyrsyn | 30 Sep 2017 9:01 a.m. PST |
As with the others, brighter colors than you would think correct, and matte varnish are my preference for 6mm. One good use for a gloss coat is as a pre-wash coat to give a smooth surface for the wash. Post-wash I put on a matte coat. I also typically use a black undercoat, although I've been thinking of experimenting with white. Doug |
| Mike Petro | 30 Sep 2017 5:22 p.m. PST |
Thanks for the wisdom gents! |
Frederick  | 30 Sep 2017 6:43 p.m. PST |
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| le Grande Quartier General | 01 Oct 2017 9:11 p.m. PST |
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| le Grande Quartier General | 01 Oct 2017 9:22 p.m. PST |
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| Dynaman8789 | 02 Oct 2017 4:14 a.m. PST |
Let me add a +1 to the lighter colors. "Regular" colors makes them look like blobs of metal. Another rule I use is to maximize color differences – slightly different shades are not visible on the game table. |
| le Grande Quartier General | 02 Oct 2017 10:59 a.m. PST |
Must agree- also I am a fan of the 'glossy' look on the table toys or not, makes 'em pop. |
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