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-desert diorama and colours...
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Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 12:58 AM UTC
-desert diorama and colours...I want to make an excellent desert diorama but what colours should I use for the clothing on the afrika corps and desert rats, and what colour for their skin since they should be tanned I reckon, whwre can I find pictures of buildings/ruins in the desert..anyone?
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Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 02:01 AM UTC
I did a search on Yahoo! and came up with this. I betcha there's some information there that you can use. Also, the Osprey books have a literal ton and a half of information on what you need. And don't forget your local library...there should be some information there you can use.

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Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 02:56 AM UTC
Hello..

You could use Deep Yellow, Desert Yellow or Dark Yellow on the clothes..

Skin tones? I usually paint them flesh...Then alter the tones with the washes...

Hope this helps.

Good Luck!
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Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 01:00 PM UTC
I think you can add shades to your desert color by using yellow ochre + white. Hey lonewolf, you finally got the hang of my wash technique on skin toning. Is it working for you?
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Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 - 10:47 PM UTC
nowadays I am painting an afrikakorps figure for the Small-N-Big campaign,so I did a detailed search.Afrikakorps uniforms can be painted in desert yellow,khaki and olive green.webbings can be painted in khaki or yellow ochre.for boots;canvas parts are khaki(i added a few drops of olive green and gave a better look),leather parts are light brown. shades on uniform can be done adding khaki to desert yellow.btw,I use humbrol paints.
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Posted: Thursday, May 29, 2003 - 05:45 PM UTC

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I think you can add shades to your desert color by using yellow ochre + white. Hey lonewolf, you finally got the hang of my wash technique on skin toning. Is it working for you?


Yup! ^_^ Working real great! I use enamel paint washes before, and I don't get the pigments to seep at the details... Took your advice and went to National Book Store, and bought one tube of "Raw Umber" Oil paint. (REEVES)...

I was amazed with the results...The other day, I was supposed to buy "Gold Oche", but to no avail..Just settled for "Deep Yellow"..

Thanks! Kabayan! ^_^
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Posted: Friday, May 30, 2003 - 12:33 AM UTC

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I think you can add shades to your desert color by using yellow ochre + white. Hey lonewolf, you finally got the hang of my wash technique on skin toning. Is it working for you?


Yup! ^_^ Working real great! I use enamel paint washes before, and I don't get the pigments to seep at the details... Took your advice and went to National Book Store, and bought one tube of "Raw Umber" Oil paint. (REEVES)...

I was amazed with the results...The other day, I was supposed to buy "Gold Oche", but to no avail..Just settled for "Deep Yellow"..

Thanks! Kabayan! ^_^


Now your getting a hang of it Lone! Just remembered the time we got there. Hey Lone, try helping me sometimes with fig painting. I don't have the neccessary skills for that. I think I'll be forever stuck in AC. (Wish not)
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Posted: Friday, May 30, 2003 - 07:48 PM UTC
I look forward to seeing this dio

Enjoy
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Posted: Saturday, June 07, 2003 - 03:23 PM UTC
give me 3 weeks and it will be here for all of you to enjoy and judge
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