Thrace Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Hi, Has anyone got experience with using the Vallejo American Civil War paint set? I'm thinking of painting a Lucas McCabe crew and Guild Riflemen in a vaguely Confederate theme - lots of greys and earth tones with some flashes of colour - and was wondering if that was my best bet for a starter set. It might be worth mentioning that I haven't painted a miniature for about 20 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorschlag Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 I've gone in this direction with my gremlins, was trying to make my guild scottish greycoats but that didn't work too well for me. I only have citadel paints so can't comment on the paints but how were you planning on fitting Sidir into a confederate crew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiralngCadavr Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 I really like vallejo over a white undercoat, and thing Lucas could look very nice in confederate colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrace Posted February 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Thanks for the replies. I was thinking a white undercoat would help avoid the end result looking too 'flat', so it's good to know I'm on the right track and that the Vallejo paints come recommended. Regarding Sidir, I think he's such an obviously 'exotic' member of the crew that I'm not going to worry too much about fitting him into the scheme. I love the model so if he stands out from the rank and file I don't mind at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randolph Carter Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Check out the uniform of the Bengal Lancers for Sidir, if I remember correctly they wore a pedominantly yellow uniform, which would match the yellow trim on a Confederate uniform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrace Posted February 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Check out the uniform of the Bengal Lancers for Sidir, if I remember correctly they wore a pedominantly yellow uniform, which would match the yellow trim on a Confederate uniform. Oh man, that's perfect. Thanks a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritz the cat Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Youre going to have to post pictures of this when youre done. Im very intrigued how these turn out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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