tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post4662485129069062084..comments2024-03-27T07:02:30.838+00:00Comments on A Wargaming Odyssey: The Further Adventures and Misadventures of a Ship BuilderDavid Crookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-72434996669864249832020-10-20T08:23:51.258+01:002020-10-20T08:23:51.258+01:00Hi Steve J,
That is the second mention of Agrax E...Hi Steve J,<br /><br />That is the second mention of Agrax Earthshade so I reckon I am going to have to get some now!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-62697879142217419782020-10-19T19:20:39.055+01:002020-10-19T19:20:39.055+01:00I'm sorry to hear it didn't work out as pl...I'm sorry to hear it didn't work out as planned with the Nuln Oil wash, but a lesson learnt and all that. I prefer the Agrax Earthshade as for my 10mm models, it works nicely and is not as harsh as the Nuln Oil. Trial and error got me to this stage though and sometimes I dilute it about 50% with water, depending upon the colour it is going over etc.Steve J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12143308117853983963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-62740551829718581132020-10-19T18:40:17.898+01:002020-10-19T18:40:17.898+01:00Hi Geordie,
I was pleased to get it as I have a p...Hi Geordie,<br /><br />I was pleased to get it as I have a particular project in mind for it. Something a little off the wall and that has been lurking around in the collection for a number of years.<br /><br />I doubt I will get any further into their paints as my needs are very modest!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-33668235227904187022020-10-19T18:15:56.026+01:002020-10-19T18:15:56.026+01:00Nuln Oil .. me too .. the racks always are empty w...Nuln Oil .. me too .. the racks always are empty when I look<br />I have mixed views about their contrast paints<br />I see them as nice washes not paints in themselves at allGeordie an Exiled FoGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002743056274635657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-87444377987047731432020-10-19T16:25:36.140+01:002020-10-19T16:25:36.140+01:00Hello there Mr Manley,
I have not heard of that s...Hello there Mr Manley,<br /><br />I have not heard of that so will look out for it.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-58827405167448815232020-10-19T16:24:59.866+01:002020-10-19T16:24:59.866+01:00Hello there Archduke,
I used watercolours on some...Hello there Archduke,<br /><br />I used watercolours on some of the earlier models and you are right - anything water based is not great with MDF unless it s properly sealed.<br /><br />I will take a look at your 4 part series as I will happily ‘borrow’ ideas from anywhere!<br /><br />I have a couple of plans for the Nuln Oil wash - it is for a project hat has been sitting around for years!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-74131394584889830672020-10-19T16:09:30.021+01:002020-10-19T16:09:30.021+01:00I'm a big fan of Nuln Oil, but for ships like ...I'm a big fan of Nuln Oil, but for ships like this I have tended to use Agrax Earthshade as it (for me) doesn't look so harsh. David Manleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618853603602429096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-69384054741188388252020-10-19T13:04:55.341+01:002020-10-19T13:04:55.341+01:00Hi Bob,
It is all a learning experience at the mo...Hi Bob,<br /><br />It is all a learning experience at the moment and whilst a tad frustrating it is not the end of the world. In fact, the second coat of paint has made a real difference to the finish of the models so all is well that ends well!<br /><br />My latest order has gone into Warbases for them to look at and assuming all is well it will enable me to tackle the three naval projects I am working on. I messed up the ‘central battery casemate’ template as the casemate was a little too far forward. I can still use it but have factored in a more central version in my latest commission.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-39231789174126988482020-10-19T12:59:32.232+01:002020-10-19T12:59:32.232+01:00Hi David -
I have run out of Nuln Oil, and I wish ...Hi David -<br />I have run out of Nuln Oil, and I wish I hadn't! <br /><br />On the matter of painting up gunboats, one of the advantages of building in balsa is that you can 'get away' with water colours. Apart from anything metal, I used the remaining colours from one of my daughter's depleted kiddy paint sets to paint up my ACW riverine fleets. Here's some from a 4-part series of postings in early 2012:<br />https://archdukepiccolo.blogspot.com/2011/12/acw-riverine-under-construction-part-ii.html<br /><br />I regret I didn't think of it to paint up my newest Balkans Wars fleets! <br /><br />Having said that, I don't imagine the materials you're using would take kindly to water colours.<br />Cheers,<br />Ion<br />Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4472889370304077924.post-4339236687791738072020-10-19T11:54:29.455+01:002020-10-19T11:54:29.455+01:00David,
The ‘wash’ idea sounds like it should have...David,<br /><br />The ‘wash’ idea sounds like it should have worked ... but at least you’ve managed to deal with the problems that arose.<br /><br />I like the look of the bits and pieces Warbases have produced for you, and I can see them being used to create a range of different ship designs.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.com