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PM Richie
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GNW Swedish query
Richie
13th Feb 2023 07:07:27

Hi guys, just starter work on my GNW starter and was wondering what blues people use for the coats on GNW Swedes. I tried Vallejo Dark Prussian Blue but with the figures being so small they just look black.


PM peter
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GNW Swedish query
peter
14th Feb 2023 12:49:45

Hi Richie, the advice that I always give is use a colour a couple of shades lighter than you think you need, especially over a black undercoat.  All the Swedes on the site were painted using a Vallejo Flat Blue.  It looks way too light when you look at it, but it works really well.   Purists may object, but they're just...well...purists.


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