"18th Century Tents" Topic
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Viper guy  | 14 Aug 2020 10:51 a.m. PST |
I am building for a Eutaw Springs scenario in 28mm. What color should I use for the tents in the camp? Would the tents be unbleached canvas so more of an ivory color or a bleached version that turns out bright white? I'm hoping some re-enactors or spectators have some advice. Any thoughts on how dirty they might be would be helpful as well. I imagine military standards would be maintained even in the field. Thanks in advance to all. |
| epturner | 14 Aug 2020 5:19 p.m. PST |
Off white canvas. I use craft paints, so after grey Gesso, I use Folk Art wicker white, and wash it a couple of times with Folk Art linen. Works for me. Eric |
| historygamer | 14 Aug 2020 7:26 p.m. PST |
Tents were generally made of linen. Tents were rarely used in field operations as they were a nusance to have to transport. Tents can get pretty dirty fairly quickly. I paint mine off-white then do an army painter medium wash. |
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paints brigs for the British fleet.
