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Offline Gribb

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Re: Some WW1 Stuff
« Reply #15 on: September 29, 2018, 03:24:07 PM »
Thanks for the compliment Gribb, that motivates me. For the pants I use different shades of gray. As basis German gray or neutral gray, as second step mixed with dark sea gray. the tunic is always based German field gray. For the highlights i use different typs of gray.
These miniatures were also in the box for a very long time. But actually i read a book
August 1914 from Barbara Tuchmann. And that inspired me.

Thanks for the information. I found it difficult to do the field grey, and eventually opted for the painting kit from AK interactive. It was helpful for me with 3 bottles(base, shadow, highlight).
Out of curiosity, how long do you spend painting the figures?
I haven't read that one, but will keep an eye out for it. Ordered "Lost Opportunity: The Battle of the Ardennes, 22 August 1914  Simon J House". Seen good reviews for it.

Keep up the good work, you inspired me to start the Germans this evening :)

Offline waterproof

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Re: Some WW1 Stuff
« Reply #16 on: October 02, 2018, 01:15:57 PM »
I am glad to hear that :D. I need several hours for a figure. How long exactly can not I say. I have no experience with the AK Interactive colors. I'm curious what your opinion is.
Since I also want to paint British, I'm looking for useful colors. Actualy i use VMC and GW Colors.

Offline Gribb

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Re: Some WW1 Stuff
« Reply #17 on: October 02, 2018, 09:03:27 PM »
Having tried the set for ww1 Germans I think they provide a efficient and correct shade of painting that looks right for the period. I spent much time before that mixing colors to get the right look. They do have a set for the British uniform as well, and I think its worth a shot.

https://ak-interactive.com/product/wwi-british-uniforms/

Here is a blog of a guy trying out both sets, and I think the results look pretty good:

http://over-open-sights.blogspot.com/2014/11/ww1-uniform-triads-from-ak-interactive.html

Offline waterproof

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Re: Some WW1 Stuff
« Reply #18 on: October 04, 2018, 07:19:27 AM »
Thanks for the link, Gribb. I'll definitely be watching. ;)

Offline Tas

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Re: Some WW1 Stuff
« Reply #19 on: October 05, 2018, 08:05:36 AM »
Very nice indeed! Love the colour tones.
Well done!

Offline waterproof

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Re: Some WW1 Stuff
« Reply #20 on: December 10, 2018, 07:11:29 PM »
Here the Minethrower from Great War Miniatures.

Offline waterproof

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Re: Some WW1 Stuff
« Reply #21 on: December 10, 2018, 07:17:43 PM »
The photos have become a bit big. the painting was fun.

Offline Gribb

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Re: Some WW1 Stuff
« Reply #22 on: December 10, 2018, 07:22:10 PM »
Really fine work! :D There is a nice depth in the paints and the basing is complimenting the minethrower and crew well.

Offline Metternich

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Re: Some WW1 Stuff
« Reply #23 on: December 10, 2018, 09:07:14 PM »
Superb little vignette.  Great painting.

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Re: Some WW1 Stuff
« Reply #24 on: December 10, 2018, 09:37:54 PM »
Great work on those. 👍

Offline Mad Gadgeteer

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Re: Some WW1 Stuff
« Reply #25 on: December 11, 2018, 01:44:27 AM »
AWESOME!!!

Any plans to paint the Granatenwerfer 16?  It's my favorite weapon. Here's mine.

"May the dice of your God's roll like the breasts of your favorite concubine."  Graeme "Henry" Henderson, Dumfries c1980

Offline waterproof

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Re: Some WW1 Stuff
« Reply #26 on: December 11, 2018, 08:44:17 AM »
Thank´s very much gentlemen. The next in my plan is the FK 77 fieldgun or the machinegun 08 with crew. It is not clear. I saw that empress has new Freicorps in the sortiment. But ... i stay hard ;) . The Granatwerfer 16 is really interesting but i would painting first the early war miniatures.  French infantry with their rouge pantalons and the shiny dragoons are on my list too.
« Last Edit: December 11, 2018, 02:46:22 PM by waterproof »

Offline tom q vaxy

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Re: Some WW1 Stuff
« Reply #27 on: December 25, 2018, 04:31:20 AM »
certainly betrays the patience and experience in your craftsmanship.

Offline Operator5

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Re: Some WW1 Stuff
« Reply #28 on: December 28, 2018, 06:26:27 PM »
Some excellent stuff here. I hope you'll share a "group" photo soon with it all together.
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Offline Rob Herrick

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Re: Some WW1 Stuff
« Reply #29 on: December 28, 2018, 07:35:03 PM »
Very nice. I think you did a superb job on the German infantry. Which manufacturer were they?