Thanks to fellow-blogger Aaron's (
Prufrock) suggestion of labeling my last post with a How To moniker, I went back through the blog to find stuff that may be of use. Incidentally, I came across some old photos of WIP shots from painting some
Victory Force Miniatures FJ in camo. The method was discovered on Resistant Roosters and championed by a painter by the name of
Giles. The tutorial is aimed at 15mm, but translates well enouth to 28mm, IMO. Please click on the links for both
Splinter and
Tan Water patterns. Here are the WIP photos - sorry I didn't take any step-by-step, but the linked site has some examples. The links give recommended colors to use from Vallejo. Again, these were painted a long time ago, but figured it's a good reference. Since then, I've discovered Micron Pens, and would use them to replicate the "rain drops" instead of using a brush.
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Great work on these paras, Dean. :D Thanks a lot, this is public service! - and will come in real handy in the near future! Greetings!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure! I'm glad it can be of some use. I really like that method of painting Splinter camo. I would have never thought to go with a brown basecoat first. Warm Regards, Dean
DeleteThanks for posting, your paras are looking very good. I have enough trouble painting these in 1/72, I can't imagine the difficulty of doing it in 15mm.
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Thanks for the visit and nice words, FF. Those FJ's were painted awhile ago, but I recently found the WIP shots and wanted to add them to the Resistant Rooster's links - which I still believe is one of the best ways to replicate the camo patterns. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteVery nice brush work Dean, they really came out as I intended in the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThe most fundamental point is quite counter intuitive (paint the dark color first)
I'm quite humbled to see this piece I did for RR to be of actual use.
On to my SAGA army :-)
Thanks, Giles! Appreciate the visit and approval. Saga, huh, quite a change up. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteThese are 15s? Wow! Outstanding camo work. I avoided painting camo on my 15s. I should send you some of mine.
ReplyDeleteJonathan, the pictures here are 28mm. The ones in the link are 15mm. Best, Dean
DeleteWhoops! Silly me.
DeleteNo problem, Jonathan. Best, Dean
DeleteThe camouflage is very precisely displayed. Super!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! Warm regards, Dean
DeleteAwesome Dean! Thanks very much :)
ReplyDeleteAppreciate the idea, Aaron!
DeleteExcellent guide for this type of camo - and thanks for introducing me to Victory Force Minis, great looking stuff!
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome, Soren. VFM is run by James Bland, who also is the sculptor. A great company to deal with, and my favorite WW2 figures for sure. Best, Dean
Deletelooks terrific! Really well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for your kind compliment! Much appreciated. Regards, Dean
DeleteAbsolutely superb Dean. Looking forward to seeing them complete.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michael. These were actually done awhile ago, but I just found the WIP shots recently. Best, Dean
DeleteYou affirmation is good to see. Many many of us do not speak this out in our dayly lives, I include myself sometimes, but it is nice to see your courage and your enjoyment of the hobby side by side. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteHey, Jules! Just saw your post from a couple of month's ago. Yeah, I know how it is sometimes; I try not be overbearing about my faith (especially in front of my own family!). That said, as the Lord said, "But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven." Matthew 10:33. Dean
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