Painting a F&IW redcoat

[Silent Invader]

I expect to have a fair few to paint so I kept a record of the progression of work I did for my Round 4 LPL entry, which I have now added to my blog.

http://silent-invasion.blogspot.com/2010/03/woodlander-prepping-painting-redcoat.html



I should add that my entry was a resounding loser ........ so bear that in mind and also that I am not claiming my technique or result to be anything special. 

Comments and criticisms are always welcome.   

EDIT - Just to clarify, I'm not seeking LPL related comment as that belongs in a LPL thread - but C&C related to the painting of redcoats is most welcome. 

[Calimero]

Really nice, I like it

[Spong]

Excellent stuff, lovely shade of red you've chosen too.

If its of any use to yourself or anyone else here doing SYW/F&IW stuff there's some cracking threads on the totalwarcenter forums where some history buffs are making Empire Total War more accurate through mods - there's some wonderful collections of pictures which are good reference.

British: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=313252

Prussia: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=276740

Saxony & Portugal (plus a few other minor nations): http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=252092

Generic 18th century accuracy thread: http://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=189421

Hope this is helpful.

[Malamute]

I like, very nice red and vibrant yellow. 
What paints do you use?

[Aaron]

Very nice, especially the yellow!

I do use flat red, but I put mine over a base of burnt cadmium red followed by cavalry brown. It looks like you acheived very similar results by swapping the wash for the undercoats. I usually reserve the scarlet for officers, but it looks very good on your model.