robgizlu Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Hi Erk Nice work - I love them In answer to the issue you posed back inthe summer regards the satinish sheen with Vallejo - I've always been told to use Tamiya Clear - just a tiny dab mixed in with the paint/water mix - mattes it down. it's possible the Vallejo equivalent you mentioned has done the same because they do look quite matt in the pics Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 On 13/01/2021 at 20:31, robgizlu said: Hi Erk Nice work - I love them In answer to the issue you posed back inthe summer regards the satinish sheen with Vallejo - I've always been told to use Tamiya Clear - just a tiny dab mixed in with the paint/water mix - mattes it down. it's possible the Vallejo equivalent you mentioned has done the same because they do look quite matt in the pics Rob Thank you kindly, what I find works the best is a quick spray over when fully dry with Tamiya Flat Laquar rattle can, that flats down lovely and gives a hard finish. Erk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 A bit more progress folks - now I have added another Five KGL light ready to get into the fight. Erk. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 Hi all, just an update - I haven't given up on this - I am awaiting my display case for it and have been building my Challenger 2 tank in the meantime. I will Be Back... Erk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Nice work ERK, the figures look really good. I find the same as you with Vallejo matt varnish, it's definitely a satin rather than matt finish. The best matt finish I have found its Testors Dullcote out of the can, excellent every time, but beware use THIN coats as heavy coats can attack paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 On 25/03/2021 at 18:48, James G said: Nice work ERK, the figures look really good. I find the same as you with Vallejo matt varnish, it's definitely a satin rather than matt finish. The best matt finish I have found its Testors Dullcote out of the can, excellent every time, but beware use THIN coats as heavy coats can attack paint! Thank you kindly, I have brought some Mig Ultra Matt Acrylic varnish - will have to see how that goes as it can be brushed on indoors with the smell. Erk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 Evening all, some more progress with Marshall Ney and one of his horses he had to uses as he was getting through them like wild fire - so the horse has had a few layers of paint after glueing and tidying the seems - then a bit of weathering and a flat coat brushed on to the areas needing to be flat (this time it has worked and dulled down lovely using Mig's Extra Flat Acrylic with a brush) next is the figure of Mr Ney - its a metal figure that was purchased already painted - but I want to stamp my own on it - so detail painting has begun - I have also glued him down to the horse using CA. Erk. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted April 18, 2021 Author Share Posted April 18, 2021 Evening all - I have finished Marshall Ney and ready for him to go with the rest of them. Erk. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 I picked up a new set from a new company of 95th Rifles/2nd KGL they are certainly competition for Perry. Erk. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 How many figures are you intending to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 8 hours ago, Ratch said: How many figures are you intending to do? Hiya mate - over 100 possibly near 150. Erk. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 Hi all, thought I should show how I will build the LHS farm on the board that comes with the case - Erk. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 More 2nd KGL being made - they are from a new maker other than Perry, they are the only boxed plastic set of figures you can buy, to reppresent either the 95th or 2nd KGL rifles. Erk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 Hi all. I have finished putting together a few more 1st and 2nd KGL the roll call will give me about 40-ish and another possible 20-25 5th line reg KGL. Erk. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Hi all, I have finished my first Five KGL Light out of my new set above. Erk. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Hi all, just started my batch of Tiraillleurs (Skirmishers) these were sent in with the 54/55th eme Ligne regiments. Erk. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 Hi all - starting to put some paint on the Tirailleurs now - Erk. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 A bit more color and detail - getting there slowly. Erk. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Ratch said: Good work Thanks mate. Erk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 Tiraillieurs now completed - next up a 55th Ligne Drummer. Erk. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 Hi all, my 55th Ligne Drummer is finished - just needs his backpack fitting and painting. Erk. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 Drummer is finished, ready to lead the 55th ligne, 1st division. Erk. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 One 55th Ligne Flag Barer completed. Erk. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 Hi all, well I have decided to make a start on my scenery/buildings in the shape of the LHS farm complex - its 28mm scale and comes as a MDF laser cut flat pack, all individual pieces that assemle like a dolls house, I am starting with the farmhouse first - and painting each section while still flat as its easier that way - this is where I am at at the moment - Erk. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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