briddy
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Post by briddy on Sept 19, 2020 20:45:43 GMT
Hello, one of my ongoing projects is to discover the modern equivalent paint colours of the old Deetail models - specifically the WW2 ones which is the period I collect and wargame. My idea is to paint models according to this charming and unhistorical colour scheme. The recent re-issues are far too ‘realistic’. The process is a frustrating one because I am (A) busy (B) lazy (C) OCD when it comes to getting things ‘right’. Has anyone attempted this sort of thing?
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briddy
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Post by briddy on Sept 26, 2020 18:39:28 GMT
Americans Vallejo 857 Golden Olive.
British US Olive (?) Drab
Germans Mix of grey blue and yellow (2:1)
Japanese I have no clue. Need a sample.
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Post by bradley71 on Oct 15, 2020 0:40:43 GMT
You might send an email to DSG in Argentina and ask them the paint/colors that they use? They have been taking over the Deetail stuff and I frankly like them better.
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briddy
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Post by briddy on Oct 16, 2020 19:27:27 GMT
I saw those. I noticed that they only do the non-Super Deetail model. Are they still going?
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Post by manoftinblog on Oct 20, 2020 7:23:14 GMT
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briddy
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Post by briddy on Oct 21, 2020 5:14:21 GMT
Yes, I follow his blog. I have my own which has been neglected for a while, in which my models can be seen. I also post of the Portable Wargames Facebook page.
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Post by bradley71 on Oct 22, 2020 5:17:53 GMT
Yep DSG is still going, or at least I think so. I have been buying them on Ebay from a couple people in Argentina. I have a lot now so will be using them to play the portable wargame and Big Battles. I think the Super Deetail guys were made with colored plastic where as the deetail guys were hand painted.
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briddy
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Post by briddy on Oct 31, 2020 17:35:13 GMT
Ah hah! Finally I the formula for Deetail Germans. Well a formula. I used 90% of Craft Smart “Aqua” to 10% mid grey. The Aqua was from a brand of craft paint called Color Smart and is a sort of mid-turquoise. It is now bottled with some thinner and is set to be used to create some vintage style toy soldiers. British worked with Vallejo’s US. Field Drab whilst I understand their Golden Olive matches the Americans. Now, I just need to sort out the Japanese. This will involve trying to obtain a sample but you would not believe what people are asking for on ebay!
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Post by zuludon on Oct 31, 2020 21:03:01 GMT
For US members, Treefrog Treasures has many new sets of Britains Deetail figures at the best prices I have found. And, unlike eBay, you pay no tax. For example, a 12 figure set of assorted knights and Turks will set you back $30. That's only $2.50 each! 6 dismounted 7th Cavalry are the also $2.50 each. www.treefrogtreasures.com/c-387-plastic-figures.aspxNick Stern |
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