The Great War - Quick Painting Question

[armchairviking]

Sorry if I am missing something but for the British infantry painting example on page 151 after the graveyard earth a final "top" colour has been added. Can you tell me what colour is this?

Thanks,

Peter

[Atheling]

Sorry if I am missing something but for the British infantry painting example on page 151 after the graveyard earth a final "top" colour has been added. Can you tell me what colour is this?

Thanks,

Peter

Peter,

Did you order your copy from WHW? I tried in vain at Carronade to buy a copy today .

Obviously I can't really comment on what I have not seen or read but if it's any help my Brits will be painted as follows:

All Valejo Model Colour paints:

English Uniform darkened slightly with Black.
English Uniform.
English Uniform highlighted with Kharki up to the desired point. I'd reccomend a couple of highlights at this stage.

Cheers,

Darrell.

[armchairviking]

Darrell,

Thanks for the reply. I just thought I would use GW paints as there is a shop in Chester. I do have at least 2 pots of humbrol karki (Matt 26) which would be ok. I just find the GW paints so much easier to use.

I should point out my previous painting experience has been flat colours on 15mm ACW shaded by mixing black into the varnish! Not as bad as it sounds but not good enough for 28mm.

I am just about getting there with the black undercoat technique/base coat and highlighting etc with the help of Kevin Dallimore's "How to" book.

Yes I got my GW book from WHW. I have now had chance to look at it in more detail and I have to say it think it is superb! Well done to all involved including yourself as I notice your are credited. The painted figures featured in the photographs look amazing.

Peter

[s_dallimore]

Hiya Peter

Painting up over a black prime isn't as intimidating as most people think. It's not so much about what you paint as it's more about what you don't paint ;-D I think it's loads easier than painting over white or gray - then you've got to paint absolutely everything!

I agree with Darrell - go with Vallejo on the Brits - or anyone else really as Vallejo do the best drab sort of World War I or II colours for the most part. Foundry do some good colours for kit and stuff - depends who you are painting but I use them heavily for WWII Soviets; but Vallejo for Winter War Finns and Soviets! Weird...

All the Best Mate,
Scott

[Guy]

Evil Peter! Getting the book before all of us!

I'd go for English Uniform by Vallejo. I use a black undercoat drybrused white.

Guy

[armchairviking]

Sorry Guy, I won't torment you further about the book...by the way did I mention how fantastic it is? So have you not got yours yet? That must be hard for you all!

Being a painting numpty, I am still tempted to use GW paints as they are used in the step by step guide in the most excellent book but I will take on board all your advice about Vallejo!

Thanks very much chaps.

Evil Peter

[ryththa]

I have also managed to get a copy of the rules thanks to a friend attending the Who Do You Think You Are? show. I have to agree with Armchairviking, hi Peter. The painting guide does not tell the whole story. I am colour blind and rely upon names and numbers for paints to ensure continuity......and to avoid useing purple rather than blue etc. The Brit 'guide' on page 151 is a little short, I sparingly used a lightened version of the graveyard earth which worked fine; or so I am told. I also agree about using GW paints, there is always a gamesworkshop wherever my wife needs to buy more shoes!!!! The staff are always great for new painting tips and ideas too, dont tend to find that at 'model shops' unless you talk train set. My wife would have something to complain about then . I have a problem with the german guide on the same page. The guide suggests using Games Workshop Charadon Grey, which does not seem exist. Being colour blind such subtle differences in a colour like grey are imposible to tell apart, I can do dark grey and light grey; I will have to take your word for it that one is more green than another!!! Can anyone tell me which grey to use by name or number? Preferably GW paints.

[Guy]

Charadon Granite? That's in the Citadel Foundation Paint range.

Guy

[lowtardog]

Charadon Granite? That's in the Citadel Foundation Paint range.

Guy

Yes it is they are nice paints and generally cover well

[Guy]

Its a good choice for the uniform. The colours I've seen have varied from a khaki tan to a khaki dark green. I think a touch of green is actually quite accurate.

Guy

[armchairviking]

Thanks for all the comments chaps but can anyone answer my the original question? Robb?

[Guy]

I'll let you know... when I get the book.

Guy

[seleukos]

Re the final top colour may just be a lightened version of Graveyard Earth with either a yellow or white mixed in, dry brushed on or used as a final highlight.

Got my copy on Friday and I am impressed. Looking forward to my first game this weekend.

cheers

[ryththa]

I agree with seleukos, which supports my earlier suggestion, that the top coat on the brit figure is just a lightened graveyard earth . Sadly, nobody seems to be able to help with my point about the german colour:( . I know Charadon Granite is a games workshop paint for the brits and I have used it; thanks anyway lowtardog. There seems to be a mistake in the rule book with regard to the name of the german colour and they have confused the word charodon somehow:? So, just what is that colour they used? Could it be the other foundation paint Fenris grey? Have I found the first error in the new book????????

[Robb]

Graveyard earth mixed with a bit of kommando Kharki but you could use other colours in staed if you want.

I am of the opinion the charadon granite was also used as the base coat on the german but am checking with Dave Andrews who did the examples as we did manage a error on the paint colour name as there is no charadon grey

cheers

Rob

[Robb]

Charadon granite was indeed used as the base coat in both cases.

[armchairviking]

Graveyard earth mixed with a bit of kommando Kharki but you could use other colours in staed if you want.

Thanks Rob