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Tagged: American Revolutionary War, American War of Independence, Black Powder, British Infantry, Musket and Tomahawks, Sharpe Practice
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June 13, 2018 at 6:53 pm #1208542
Well I’m taking the plunge into gaming the American War of Independence and my gaming partner has claimed the Colonials so that means I’ll be gaming with the British. I’ve decided to go with the 5th Regiment of Foot. My main question, to start with anyway, is what color suggestions do you guys have for the red coats? I use Vallejo or Army Painter paints so suggestions from those ranges would be great.
Any other suggestions on colors would be welcome also.
We will be starting off with Musket and Tomahawks for rules then moving up to either Sharpe’s Practice or Black Powder when our collection grows.
June 13, 2018 at 7:08 pm #1208544I don’t game it but people in the know suggest
Vallejo flat red
AP strong tone or dark tone wash depending on your preference
Highlight Vallejo scarletJune 14, 2018 at 3:24 am #1208672My old mate Ken (Yarkshire Gamer) had put up this painting guide that you might find helpful for AWI. Plus there’s LOTS of “eye candy” photos to keep you inspired (he really has too much AWI….it’s redonkulus) 😀
http://yarkshiregamer.blogspot.com/2014/09/28mm-awi-perry-british-from-box-to-table.html
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June 14, 2018 at 9:16 am #1208790@torros and @phaidknott
Thanks to both of you! I appreciate it. phaidknott thanks for the link. I took a quick look at it and it looks awesome. Some inspiration is always a helpful. Good thing your friend has a AWI addiction. LOL!
June 14, 2018 at 11:12 pm #1209341I’ve painted a few AWI minis and British Napoleonics (and FIW Biritsh). One big thing I do is undercoat the minis white and pick out the red. A lot of the mini is white, breeches, waistcoat ect.
You’ll save a lot of time “touching up” the white which can take several coats to fix even a small spot.
June 15, 2018 at 3:05 am #1209410I would recommend the Andrea Color Red paint set, served me well with my AWI, no mixing needed and you don’t have to use all 6 reds you can pick and mix.
Hope it helps.
June 15, 2018 at 6:31 am #1209537 -
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