Apologies if this has already been covered, but the release of the WW I Austrian range has me wondering ... how do others depict this shade?

When painting 6mm I usually undercoat in black, largely stick to Vallejo acrylics and rely on "magic wash" to produce the appearance of texture and depth. I'd appreciate any recommendations, or a colour suggestion which would suit this style of painting...

Cheers.

I have used Anita's acrylic Periwinkle for my Austrian 10mm Square Bashing army - now new possibilities with 6mm.

Vallejo model colour 905 or 907 might wotk

Hi dourpuritan and Fenton,

                                           thanks for your thoughts.

I haven't been able to source the Periwinkle online, (though many other of Anita's hues are advertised), so I'll have a close look at the differences between 905 and 907. Both sound promising!

Cheers.

I used Citadel's Russ Grey layer paint for the base coat (on white primer). Then a Drakenhof Nightshade wash. Once the wash was dry, I picked out the raised areas with Russ Grey again, followed by small dabs of Tenrisian Grey highlights.

This time around, I will spray paint the figures with AK Interactive 3101 (link). It is described as Greyish Blue / WWI French Uniform Base Figure Paint but looks like a very good base colour for Pike Grey.

Robert

The AK Interactive 3101 arrived yesteday. Looks like it will do the business but I will post again once I have had a chance to try it on some figures.

Robert