Some of my biggest challenges ahead will be the current day modern stuff - ACU and Multi Cam. (UCP). While I've got all the colors for each, coming up with a respectable pattern for Multi Cam on a 15mm trooper is not easy, IMHO.
Sound off in the comments and let me know your thoughts. Colors you liked best? What should I try? Bear in mind, I've seen many of the guides out there on the internet for doing these in 28mm and they're great. But not sure how well they work for 15mm?
Some basic data:
Base color: GW Deathworld Forest
Swathes: VJ Earth VJ Germ Camo Dk Green
Blobs: Black
Squiggles: vary. see below.
Also these guys aren't anywhere near done. I just painted their pants and the riflestocks.
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Good guide......
ReplyDeleteI dont know...the pictures aren't very good. I just hope I can get respectable results!
DeleteVery nice effect. In 15mm my vote would be white dots, or possibly try ivory.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Andy
Thank you Andrew. The effect was what I was going for, rather than a totally accurate pattern.
DeleteNice work though I'd make the scheme lighter given that they are 15mm. I fiond stuff that looks fine under the painting lamp gets lost on the games table with normal lighting.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Pete.
Thanks Pete! I'll try that out next.
DeleteI was going to comment that I thought the white dots were too bright, but having read Pete's comment, I think he's right! I've definitely found the same with smaller figures. They seem too bright when you're looking closely (e.g. as you're painting them) but when they're at arm's length (e.g. on the table in a game) they seem fine - or even not bright enough!
ReplyDeleteYes the 3 foot rule holds true here. They'll be on the table so it ought to look acceptable from roughly 3' away.
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