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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: Mad Doc Morris on 11 August 2013, 04:03:31 PM
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In anticipation of TFL's Chain of Command (and by Perry voodoo o_o) my blogging buddies and myself have decided to build up some basic forces to give the upcoming rules an outing in the Western Desert.
I've just started with an introductory posting on the blog, so there's not much to see yet. The aim is to be quick and effective and not to get lost after the first couple of minis – something we normally don't manage at all. ::) Therefore, as well, there will be no big talk on background or shots of individual figures, just counting units.
First off, a section of infantrymen.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Poliorketes/Tabletop/Desert%20Rats/Zug01b_zps0cd3930c.jpg)
Couldn't resist to test my (fairly limited) skills at photoediting. For the bare bones please have a look at the blog (http://mountainsoflead.com/2013/08/11/ww2_brits_01/).
This thread will be used for further installations, so please stay tuned! :)
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Really nice! ;D
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Couldn't resist to test my (fairly limited) skills at photoediting. For the bare bones please have a look at the blog (http://mountainsoflead.com/2013/08/11/ww2_brits_01/).
This thread will be used for further installations, so please stay tuned! :)
nono, continue with this photoediting! it's a sweet to watch! ^^
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Looking fabulous :-*
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I agree... All for the photoshop effect, which is here used to create atmosphere and not really improve the paint job, which - although fast - is spot on! I know I've seen your minis before, but your results never ceases to amaze me! Great work, Doc!
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VERY nice indeed. I can't wait for my set to arrive.
The desert lists aren't in the main rules, but we will have them available very soon after publication as free downloads.
Rich
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Cheerfully following.... :-*
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Very nice looking figures. Love the photo.
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They're just great!!
Fab brushwork!! :-* :-* :-*
Darrell.
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Gents, thanks for your kind words! :)
And, Rich, a small delay of the Africa list might actually give us much needed time to catch up. :D
Here's the next installment, Cpl Sellers and his section are having a run.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Poliorketes/Tabletop/Desert%20Rats/Zug03b_zpsa64b479a.jpg)
Again, some basic troops to fill the ranks quickly, some (bad) photo tricks added for interest. An unaltered version is to be found on the blog (http://wp.me/p3dOwv-8P).
Thanks for watching, dear LAFers! :)
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It's getting better and better, thumbs up, very fine work, Doc!
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Superb!
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Superb!
Yep, they are 8) 8) 8)
Darrell.
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To give the Brits something to fight against: Here are the Italians.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s274/snilloc_photos/ITB1_zpsad4e45ef.jpg) (http://s154.photobucket.com/user/snilloc_photos/media/ITB1_zpsad4e45ef.jpg.html)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s274/snilloc_photos/ITB2_zps65cdb64f.jpg) (http://s154.photobucket.com/user/snilloc_photos/media/ITB2_zps65cdb64f.jpg.html)
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Great work Lt. Hazel :-*
Darrell.
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Lovely work on the Brits and Italians.
Helen
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Thanks all (speaking for Hazel as well me thinks ;) ).
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Amazing paintjobs!
Really top notch work!
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Doc
Inspiring stuff. My Brits arrived a couple of days ago, but the office is stacked floor to ceiling with envelopes at the moment. I am looking forward to opening up the package once all the rules have been despatched. Not long to go now!
Rich
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Very inspiring stuff. The Italians are lovely too.
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Thanks, the next squad is on the Way. I am really looking forward to hold the rules in my hands!
Jan
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I pick up the first 1500 copies in four hours time. Then it's a frantic two days of packaging and posting.
My oldest daughter is back from Uni and is on about dragging me to the gym this morning. I won't need the gym when I have shifted fifty boxes of rules! The weight of dead trees is unbelievable.
Rich
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Counting the days until my CoC copy will arrive I am painting Bersaglieri like a maniac. Here a quick shot of my 2nd squad:
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s274/snilloc_photos/2Squad_zps00e9381f.jpg) (http://s154.photobucket.com/user/snilloc_photos/media/2Squad_zps00e9381f.jpg.html)
More to follow...
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Nice! Really like the face of the guy on the extreme right. Looking forward to more!
Edit: Extreme right was an unintentional pun...
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Nice! Really like the face of the guy on the extreme right. Looking forward to more!
Edit: Extreme right was an unintentional pun...
lol lol
The figures are lovely though. Superb painting.
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And here's the third contributor to this madness! :)
My Poms (I spent last week on a business trip with a South African colleague! :D ) were also painted rather quickly. I used the paints suggested by the Artizan painting guide, while also adding Foundry Base Sand for the Khaki Drill uniform. The miniatures were then covered with the Army Painter soft and strong tone dip and then further highlights were applied. Now I am all ecstatic about all the other projects I could do using this technique, as I am quite happy with the result.
(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/Histamenos/Britts2_zpseb11ec4b.jpg)
(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/Histamenos/Britts1_zps6c8169b2.jpg)
At the moment I have a Bren team on my table and the second squad is also in the works. This will be distinguished by the fact that these chaps will be carrying their backpacks.
And of course here is the obligatory photoshopped version of my picture above! :)
(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/Histamenos/Britts1Special_zps762200b8.jpg)
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Lovely work the two of you! :-*
I really love the variety in uniform colour with the Hazel brits :)
Even though they are ghost in the last pic. Not casting a single shadow when the sun is at their back ;)
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Thank you, Silversixx. Although it's the three of us. Doc Morris and I are both painting Brits.
Ghosts? Darn, should have posted this to the Weird World War 2! :) :D
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Oops, sorry! I knew that, I just got shortfused after inhaling cleaning product fumes.
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Great looking figures. I too really like the variation in the uniform colour.
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Figures look fantastic! CoC is a great rule set, too!
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Another update for the weekend from me. Today I've added a command team to lead my platoon in battle. Lt. Atkinson and Pl. Sgt. Gardiner (helmeted), along with two spare men - here they are in Photoshop glory(?).
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Poliorketes/Tabletop/Desert%20Rats/Command02_zps49d89209.jpg)
They've also brought along some support weapons, a Boys ATR and the mandatory 2" mortar.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Poliorketes/Tabletop/Desert%20Rats/Support01a_zps469f4e0b.jpg)
Some can be seen, if you prefer, in traditional stripped-down-2D on the blog (http://mountainsoflead.com/2013/08/30/heating-season-6/).
I've also heard rumours of Italian reinforcements coming in soon… :o
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:o
magnificent triumvirate work! :)
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(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s274/snilloc_photos/ITA3_zps76a45733.jpg) (http://s154.photobucket.com/user/snilloc_photos/media/ITA3_zps76a45733.jpg.html)
Third section, I am getting closer to complete my platoon, only two big men missing. And some support options.
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Excellent work gentlemen. Love the little moustache on the British officer Mad Doc.
Will you be doing Afrika Korps as well? I believe they are almost ready... :)
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Really great stuff from you both.
I'm trying to stay my hand and resist the Italians, but hey, you've got to start a campaign from the beginning, right? :D
Darrell.
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Excellent work gentlemen. Love the little moustache on the British officer Mad Doc.
Thanks, couldn't stay from a Blackadder rendition – WW1, I know, but… ;)
Will you be doing Afrika Korps as well? I believe they are almost ready... :)
Just preordered mine. 8)
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Great stuff from the both of you! I am still working on mine. :(
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Superb. Look forward to seeing the Africa Corp.
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Fantastic stuff!! Well done!!
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Onwards with third section, led by Cpl Adams. Hereby first platoon is complete and essentially ready for Chain of Command (if anyone can provide an ATR profile?).
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Poliorketes/Tabletop/Desert%20Rats/Zug02b_zpsb9d8698c.jpg)
After building the full platoon I was left with one single figure (actually and in hindsight, better used as an assistant on the ATR) which I "converted" into an objective marker: a messenger gone astray on the battlefield.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/Poliorketes/Tabletop/Desert%20Rats/Marker01_zpsce79dfa6.jpg)
Unaltered pics, like everytime, on the blog (http://wp.me/p3dOwv-9W). Now bring on some support options!
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Brilliant!
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Brilliant!
Ditto!
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You are tempting me!!! I only hear "desert war, desert war" in my mind!! lol lol
Fantastic painting jobs again!! :-*
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Cheers, mates! :)
einarolafson, just give it in, it's a rewarding topic! And a Desert War project from your talented hands would be a sight to behold. 8)
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Today it's delivery day for some armoured(?) support – yes, despite it's Friday 13th! I'm not that superstitious, and my troops are in urgent need of additional gunfire if they want to withstand those Eight Million Bayonets – and a "Bren" carrier should easily fix that. ;)
(http://mountainsoflead.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/bren01a.jpg)
Not the greatest of all models (and that's more down to casting quality rather than design), and I didn't go for the full historical detailing. But it'll do for our games.
Some further remarks and views on the blog (http://mountainsoflead.com/2013/09/13/heating-season-9/). Thanks for visiting/watching/commenting – always appreciated! :)
Pha, superstition! ::)
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Well it looks great, whatever you did to it :)
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Looks good. You mention on the blog post the Bren carrier is 'not a gaming piece'? Slightly confused by that since its made by the Perries. Was it produced for display only then? :?
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Thanks, guys. :)
Looks good. You mention on the blog post the Bren carrier is 'not a gaming piece'? Slightly confused by that since its made by the Perries. Was it produced fro display only then? :?
Just the ruins of a former text version, now corrected. Of course, it IS a gaming piece.
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Just the ruins of a former text version, now corrected. Of course, it IS a gaming piece.
Ahh! :)
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To give the Bren Carrier something to think about:
Here is my Autoblindo 41!
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s274/snilloc_photos/ABGruppo_zps5bbe4817.jpg) (http://s154.photobucket.com/user/snilloc_photos/media/ABGruppo_zps5bbe4817.jpg.html)
More on our Blog http://mountainsoflead.com/2013/09/16/heating-season-10/ (http://mountainsoflead.com/2013/09/16/heating-season-10/)
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Great stuff!
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Inspiring thread 8)
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This is very interesting and I was looking at gamine East Africa and Greece. But what size is the games table? Its the lack of cover that I wonder about in North Africa games unless the tablw is large. Looking great though!
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With CoC table size remains at 6'x4', could perhaps be even smaller for open ground. TFL gave it a go, and I found their report quite illuminating: http://toofatlardies.co.uk/blog/?p=1591
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I'm also still painting for this project. Feel free to visit our blog here (http://mountainsoflead.com/) to see my 2nd section of the Brits and a Bren team for the first one. Till then, hope you enjoy the cheesy rendition of the said 2nd section. :D
(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/Histamenos/2sec_cheesy_zps69681651.jpg)
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Remington,
Can I ask you about the colours you used for painting your Brits? I am going to undercoat mine today and really love what you have done with yours!
Rich
PS we have a desert campaign lined up for before Christmas, my old mate Sidney Roundwood is painting up some Italians.
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Damn fine work, Remington. Beautifully muted tones.
Damn fine, indeed! :-*
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Lovely.
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Thanks fellas!
Rich, sure thing. I started by looking at the the tutorial from Artizan Miniatures (here (http://www.artizandesigns.com/guides/British8thArmyWW2.pdf)), but basically I am just priming them with Army Painter Skeleton Bone and then paint a shirt, helmet or pair of pants here and there with alternative colours. Those are Foundry Base Sand 10A, Vallejo Iraqi Sand or Vallejo Pale Sand. So I am keeping most parts in the Skeleton Bone primer.
Skin is Foundry Mediterranean Skin 12B (thanks to Lt. Hazel and Mad Doc Morris for the tip), webbing Vallejo German Camo Beige.
After laying down the foundation for everything, I wash them with Army Painter soft tone (the little eye drop bottles). Following that I use the same paints I used for foundation to highlight once. The cool thing is that AP have Skeleton Bone as a brush on as well, so the primer showing is no problem at all. I follow that with another hightlight of foundation paint plus some white.
Clothing usually has 2 highlights, skin usually 3, but I allow myself to add or subtract if I feel like it and am happy with the result.
Weapons are done in Foundry Spearshaft 13A, wood grain is emulated with Vallejo Desert yellow and then I wash the wooden parts with a sepia wash (for example GW, cause it's a nice red, warm colour) until I am happy. Metal bits are Vallejo Dark Grey and I do the highlights after the wash described below by adding white.
Hope that helps. :)
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Remington
Helps? It scares me to death. I can't paint like that!!! lol
You certainly set the bar high, no doubt about that. Very interested in your choice of undercoat. I was just wondering about that. I will have to pick some up at Crisis next weekend.
Just finished my Afrika Korps, so I may paint them first as I'll be using a darker undercoat for them.
Cheers
Rich
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Hey Rich,
na, I am sure you can. It's not rocket science, really. You just need to remember where to set the highlights.
I'll be at the Crisis as well. Would you like me to bring you one along so you can have a look at it from close up?
For Corps I've heard some people praising the AP Desert Yellow spray as a primer. The advantage really is the fact that they have their colours as spray and brush on. And the colour sprays are fine (in comparison to their - for me - unreliable varnish).
Cheers,
Dimi
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Remington
As it happens, I think I'll be bringing mine to Crisis. I am frantically trying to get them all ready, then I have some buildings to make.
I also need to knock up some support weapons. Blimey, so much to do!
Please do come and say hello. Maybe have a game of a Chain of Command too!
Rich
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First day of the new year, but for the time being my last contribution to this joint project. Therefore a variety of pieces, anything I've been able to paint and photograph during the expiring days of 2013, before things had to be stored away.
Starting with a Vickers HMG which shall deliver fire support to suppress those pesky Italian Breda teams swarming all over the place.
(http://mountainsoflead.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/vickers01_altneuopt.jpg)
Next, a German scouting car, the inevitable Panzerspähwagen 222. Only minor alterations from the original model by Warlord Games.
(http://mountainsoflead.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/sdkfz222_02opt.jpg)
And finally, less glamorous, yet my favourite bit of handicrafts, a few deployment markers for "Chain of Command" (or any other ruleset using some kind of markers, of course).
(http://mountainsoflead.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/jumpoff01opt.jpg)
Further detail, blurp and pictures can be found, as always, on our blog (http://wp.me/p3dOwv-eY). Thanks for watching here and over there – and thereby a somewhat belated Happy New Year! :)
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I love these markers, Doc, brilliant ideas there!
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Great stuff. The markers are beautiful. Really nice.
I am just about to start building my German SdKfz 222 so I shall be stealing inspiration from your snaps!
Rich
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Very nice work especially the markers.
Cheers,
Helen
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Lovely stuff. A great shame you are taking a break :(
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Fantastic work!
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A belated "thanks a lot" to all! :)
Since I was asked that elsewhere: The signs are made of paper, cobbled together via graphical software (most word programs would do). Once printed the back sides were painted silver which gives a bit of strength. Add a few holes and streaks of sienna oil paint, and we're done.
Rich, looking forward to your rendition. Great to see CoC going strong into the desert – so it can be done with infantry and in 28mm! ;)
Captain, don't worry too much, my two fellow-bloggers will keep you all busy for sure. For me, that's the joy of real life…
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Doc, it can indeed! i find the desert to be the "purest" of environments as it really is unforgiving. You really need to work through the phases and remember your training. Get it right and you're okay, get it wrong and you're hung out to dry!
All good fun.
Rich
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The sands of Sahara are in the air, so we've felt the need to roll out forces and terrain for our first, erm, 'threesome' at "Chain of Command" in the desert. :D
The battle was hard fought on and off the table with participants playing without refreshments for hours and hours (well, none of us had played the rules for a couple of months and we introduced some new stuff, that took its toll).
A short-ish summary along with a few photos, of course, can be found, as always, on our blog. Here's a small teaser:
(http://mountainsoflead.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/spiel004a.gif)
(http://mountainsoflead.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/spiel005a.gif)
Thanks for watching! :)
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Well the photos turned out lovely, didn't they? And thankfully no ugly mug of yours truly in sight! :)
Guys, I really had a blast! Thank you for visiting me!
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This thread is great.
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Great looking pictures.
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All really great stuff, love the set up and think the markers really stand out- they're really nicely done :-*.
Darrell.
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I finally took the time to take some pictures of my Warlord Daimler Mk I that I painted up for my Brits. Allow me to show you the cheesies of the pics I took. :D
(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/Histamenos/CheesyCar2_zps7c83d734.jpg)
Do feel free to visit our blog (http://mountainsoflead.com) for a closer look.
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Really really cool!!!
What's the colour you use for the armour?
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Thank you, dear Doctor!
I used the Army Painter Skeleton Bone spray as a base. Quite happy with the result as well.
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That's lovely :-*
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Thank you, dear Doctor!
I used the Army Painter Skeleton Bone spray as a base. Quite happy with the result as well.
So they slightly yellow taint is how the spray looks or something you 'wash' your way to?!
I'm curious as I'm painting a bit of 8th myself these days. :D
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Oh right... No the colour is a bit lighter than the Daimler. I did wash the whole surface with brown oil paint. The actual hue is more along the lines of the helmet on the barel (although that was also highlighted).
Arg... A picture speaks a thousand words or something or other. I think explaining it by text won't help you. Here you can see the Daimler next to a mini base coated with the same AP spray.
(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/Histamenos/80802315-E312-4B1A-9C5D-A236B1E0516F_zps3ic0mjal.jpg)
@Captain Blood
Thank you! Your Brits were a big inspiration.
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WOW!! :o :o :o
I've just found this thread and I must say, VERY inspirational! My brother and myself have just bought the Perry plastic Afrika Korps/8th Army box sets. I'd love it if our stuff even looked half as good as you guys!
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That is one fine looking car! :-*