tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331763429131454354.post6632873032713498336..comments2023-04-24T07:51:46.413-07:00Comments on Pouncing Tiger: The latest on the Anglo Saxon ProjectPouncing Tigerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00296003199288125289noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331763429131454354.post-69566612166076475332014-10-07T20:16:04.656-07:002014-10-07T20:16:04.656-07:00Coolness. If I ever get around to painting again,...Coolness. If I ever get around to painting again, I've got some more Arabs who need a good dippin'.Kelroy Was Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921142242926908743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331763429131454354.post-20979248598065877192014-10-06T21:11:28.387-07:002014-10-06T21:11:28.387-07:00K.C., I use about a 50/50 mix of black or walnut b...K.C., I use about a 50/50 mix of black or walnut brown (or both) to clear Minwax Polyshades. To that, I add about half again as much odorless mineral spirits as a thinner.<br /><br />More clear should, in theory, make for a lighter dip.<br /><br />I'm still trying to refine the mixture. It was a bit thin this time, so I ended up "double dipping" the figures. The only issue with the dip is it makes figures look a bit muddy. For dark ages figures, or others that are mostly drab colors, this isn't a problem.<br /><br />Also, I paint my base coats and then also add highlights BEFORE dipping. I find the dip smooths all the colors out and makes the transitions less stark. After the dip dries, I spray it with Dullcote to get rid of the gloss finish.<br /><br />Once the Dullcote is dry, I go back and do a few touch ups where the dip was too thick, and also add some more silver, gold, etc to the metallic parts to get them to shine again.<br /><br />I'll post pics of the finished figures soon.Pouncing Tigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296003199288125289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331763429131454354.post-72688055394947846652014-10-06T21:04:02.019-07:002014-10-06T21:04:02.019-07:00Thanks, Anne. My Vikings are largely green and blu...Thanks, Anne. My Vikings are largely green and blue, so I needed something for my Anglo-Saxons to contrast.<br /><br />It's an interesting challenge with groups of Dark Ages figures to paint them with just enough uniformity to tie them together as a force, but with enough variety to keep them looking like the irregular fighters they are. =)Pouncing Tigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296003199288125289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331763429131454354.post-50327173148975674742014-10-06T14:24:21.045-07:002014-10-06T14:24:21.045-07:00They look good. Good luck with the dip, that'...They look good. Good luck with the dip, that's one thing I haven't tackled much - out of fear. On the Arabs I used it on, it worked o.k., but my method needs more refinement. Post your technique, please!Kelroy Was Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921142242926908743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331763429131454354.post-51029412855449278232014-10-05T20:22:46.425-07:002014-10-05T20:22:46.425-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Pouncing Tigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296003199288125289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331763429131454354.post-57582426334509857052014-10-05T09:55:04.045-07:002014-10-05T09:55:04.045-07:00The shields look great and I like the palette you ...The shields look great and I like the palette you chose. The red, green and white look nice together.<br /><br />Looking forward to the dio!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681799401614263953noreply@blogger.com