tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527761031003332743.post3111259046502280339..comments2024-03-27T15:08:37.227+00:00Comments on Tales of a Tabletop Skirmisher: Zenith Undercoating Fail and Dettol Paint StrippingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11738661602475909831noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527761031003332743.post-56112592791058606162013-04-28T14:56:04.205+01:002013-04-28T14:56:04.205+01:00With the next lot I will try it thinner again. The...With the next lot I will try it thinner again. Then if that works, go for the 3 tones. <br />Painting should hopefully begin soon!<br />(Sorry for the late reply)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11738661602475909831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527761031003332743.post-56514803846883997412013-04-24T13:31:25.289+01:002013-04-24T13:31:25.289+01:00Very good second attempt sir... but (at least from...Very good second attempt sir... but (at least from the pics) it looks like the white might still be a bit heavy. You've really, *really* gotta go easy on the throttle with it. <br /><br />The three-color approach I've found works better as well- just again be very, very careful. I like to use my mid-color in the primary tone the model will be painted in.... it helps to unite the hues of the paintjob. Give it a short on some spare bits and bobs.<br /><br />As Tamsin said, you've really got to be very thinly layering, or you loose all the hard work you put into the zenithal priming. I'd assume this is much easier with an airbrush, but I'm strickly a bristles kinda guy myself. ;-) <br /><br />Best of luck bro! Can't wait to see how they turn out!!!Second Class Elitisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15070154509210557758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527761031003332743.post-66504794742659762542013-04-23T22:55:12.480+01:002013-04-23T22:55:12.480+01:00Just read the post again and have to apologise for...Just read the post again and have to apologise for the spelling and grammar mistakes. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11738661602475909831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527761031003332743.post-27111479660262184612013-04-23T22:52:48.830+01:002013-04-23T22:52:48.830+01:00I had considered using grey bit after my fail the ...I had considered using grey bit after my fail the first time around I didn't want to risk getting even more paint on them. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11738661602475909831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527761031003332743.post-7191614003864921222013-04-23T22:51:44.554+01:002013-04-23T22:51:44.554+01:00I have heard that mentioned before.
Will have to ...I have heard that mentioned before. <br />Will have to give it a shot. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11738661602475909831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527761031003332743.post-31560109035960420222013-04-23T22:50:48.153+01:002013-04-23T22:50:48.153+01:00Thanks Tamsin.
Will try the thinned paint on thes...Thanks Tamsin. <br />Will try the thinned paint on these and the large brush for the white on the next team. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11738661602475909831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527761031003332743.post-37550326998895532302013-04-23T21:01:35.796+01:002013-04-23T21:01:35.796+01:00When I use Zenith undercoating I use a 3 colour ap...When I use Zenith undercoating I use a 3 colour approach: black for the base, then grey at 45 degrees, then white straight down from the "12 o'clock" position. I find it gives a smoother transition between the light and the dark.undead_jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13093931519859483476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527761031003332743.post-41712077522324247462013-04-23T19:32:01.016+01:002013-04-23T19:32:01.016+01:00You can strip paint, even primer, with Fairy Power...You can strip paint, even primer, with Fairy Powerspray. It works a treat and has the advantage of only taking a few minutes.<br />Miniatures for Roleplayinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10574987799738849475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5527761031003332743.post-7321115364972537132013-04-23T19:30:11.440+01:002013-04-23T19:30:11.440+01:00For the zenith undercoating technique to work, you...For the zenith undercoating technique to work, you really need to use thinned paint over it (not wash thin, but getting close). <br /><br />As an alternative to spraying the white, I found that using a fan brush to dry-brush the white using only downwards strokes worked well when I was doing my 28mm Normans.TamsinPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11759947520907448060noreply@blogger.com