Herr Doc's Various Questions
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Re: Herr Doc's Various Questions
Ah, that is just the information I needed, Alan!
Thank you! The Vallejo paints are comparatively easy to find here in my part of the Ewe-Knighted States.
Re: Herr Doc's Various Questions Re: WWII UK desert colour
After trying the usual and varied primer colors I'm pretty sold on it after the Pz III results. Of course it will shine even better with a single colored base coat.Herr Dr. Professor wrote: ↑Wed Oct 15, 2025 8:34 pm I may well repaint the whole thing, using "black basing.")
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I found that after weathering the FS34087 Olive Drab on my TongDe Chaffee, the shading created by the black basing disappeared. (viewtopic.php?t=37737&hilit=Chaffee&start=10).
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Well thats lookin great.Herr Dr. Professor wrote: ↑Thu Oct 16, 2025 4:21 pm I found that after weathering the FS34087 Olive Drab on my TongDe Chaffee, the shading created by the black basing disappeared. (viewtopic.php?t=37737&hilit=Chaffee&start=10).
Ok, what I learned is to not use the basecoat much unless I wanted almost invisable shading. I ended up using just pure white for more contrast. Then I also thinned the basecoat to 80% thinner and 20%paint and used a .3 needle at around 8PSI. That being said this method only shows up on my PZ III more in the corners and shadows. The actual marbling effect is only evident if I stare at it knowing where it is. It's mostly covered with all the weathering effects. It would stand out more on a single colored tank like in that video with the guy painting the Sherman.
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