I'm interested to see how other people do it too. So your technique is done entirely with carefully layered highlights, no washes?
Hi Charlie,
I've tried a few different methods for this. Over a grey base coat, over a spayed silver base coat. I, thus far, always seem to return to the method outlined in my blog (perhaps it's a comfort zone thing?) though I do always try to remain open to other ideas and methods. It's a big part of the joy of painting for me.
I sometimes put a
very thinned down wash of Vallejo German Black Brown mixed with Army Painter Strong Tone as a final touch to tie the colour together but the varnishing process has the same effect so this is usually unnecessary unless I have over done the highlights.
It's probably worth mentioning that I use Humbrol Gloss Enamel as a protective layer then Windsor and Newton Galleria Artists Professional Matt Spray.
This is just the way I have settled into doing things when it comes to mail and plate armour. I do sometimes change tack and wouldn't at all be surprised if I'm painting armour in a different manner in the future
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