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Title: C19th Khaki- looking for suitable paints.
Post by: Malamute on April 21, 2013, 05:04:57 PM

I am about to start on some British and Sikh infantry I picked up yesterday at Salute from Ironclad Miniatures new North West Frontier range.

I am looking for a triad of paints to use for the khaki.

Any suggestions?

Title: Re: C19th Khaki- looking for suitable paints.
Post by: Hu Rhu on April 21, 2013, 08:25:01 PM

I use Foundry paints with Drab No 12 as the best for Khaki although Buff Leather No 7 can be used if you want a lighhter shade.

Title: Re: C19th Khaki- looking for suitable paints.
Post by: Silent bob on April 21, 2013, 08:33:06 PM

khaki is in the eye of the beholder........ ;)

Title: Re: C19th Khaki- looking for suitable paints.
Post by: Mason on April 21, 2013, 09:00:23 PM

I would go with Vallejo English Uniform, adding a little black for the base and a little ivory for a highlight.

Not a triad but the same thing.

Any slight variations between figures would give a natural amount of fading due to the local weather conditions.
 ;)


Sikh Infantry eh, ....
Is this just so you have a reason for getting hold of a big chap with a 'bare chest and a massive weapon'?
 ::)    ;)

Title: Re: C19th Khaki- looking for suitable paints.
Post by: Vern on April 21, 2013, 09:12:33 PM

I like the Reaper MS Triads (their browns are really nice) - Terran Khaki, for that 'washed-out' look & Khaki Brown for a 'greener' effect

Title: Re: C19th Khaki- looking for suitable paints.
Post by: Arthur on April 21, 2013, 09:37:36 PM

I know some people have had good results with the Foundry 'Rawhide' triad.

Title: Re: C19th Khaki- looking for suitable paints.
Post by: Malamute on April 21, 2013, 09:38:57 PM

Quote from: Mason on April 21, 2013, 09:00:23 PM

Sikh Infantry eh, ....
Is this just so you have a reason for getting hold of a big chap with a 'bare chest and a massive weapon'?
 ::)    ;)

 :o

 lol

No, all my Sikh figures will be fully clothed, thank you for asking. ;)

Title: Re: C19th Khaki- looking for suitable paints.
Post by: moonshado on April 22, 2013, 06:32:47 PM

You didn't specify what colour you normally undercoat your figures. I use a very dark brown and hence find that the Foundry Drab 12 is too dark a khaki for late Victorian squaddies in India. I use the Foundry drab but omit the darkest shade, start off with the mid shade, then lightest shade and finally highlight with a mix of the drab light shade and white.

Title: Re: C19th Khaki- looking for suitable paints.
Post by: Yankeepedlar01 on April 22, 2013, 06:41:30 PM

I know it will sound odd, but the Foundry old African Flesh triad might work too, as the light shade is very close to what you want I think.

Title: Re: C19th Khaki- looking for suitable paints.
Post by: Bugsda on April 22, 2013, 07:10:36 PM

Blimey! I didn't even know they fought at the Alamo  ;)

Title: Re: C19th Khaki- looking for suitable paints.
Post by: Malamute on April 22, 2013, 09:40:52 PM

Quote from: Bugsda on April 22, 2013, 07:10:36 PM

Blimey! I didn't even know they fought at the Alamo  ;)

They get around don't cha know  :D

This time around it will be via Mars. ;)

Title: Re: C19th Khaki- looking for suitable paints.
Post by: sepoy1857 on April 23, 2013, 06:17:05 AM

Foundry Rawhide, A, B, C.

Title: Re: C19th Khaki- looking for suitable paints.
Post by: matakishi on April 23, 2013, 07:34:57 AM

Coat D'armes faded khaki triad or Foundry drab triad for colonial khaki.

Seen here, not on colonial figures:

(http://www.matakishi.com/African%20Warlord%20painted%20troops%202.jpg)

Coat D'armes khaki for comparison:

(http://www.matakishi.com/African%20Warlord%20painted%20troops%203.jpg)

Foundry drab:

(http://www.matakishi.com/African%20Warlord%20painted%20troops%201.jpg)