It may be surprising, but I have never painted a complete infantry unit in acrylics. I have always used Humbrol or Testors enamels, but this time I thought I'd give Vellejo acrylics a go for a 28mm unit of French in the French and Indian War.
The 28mm miniatures are AW Miniatures.
I purchased the Painting War book on the French and Indian War and attempted to use the recommended paints and technique. I failed completely trying the technique (base and two highlights) and using the recommended paints. I stuck with the acrylics, but instead chose some of the recommended paints. I seem to like the look of a base coat with a wash.
My process:
- Black primer. I may switch to a grey primer. I typically use a grey primer.
- Base coats.
- Selective wash in areas. I use Strong Tone by The Army Painter.
- Highlight in selective areas, which can be a base color or other.
- Basing.
First try at this, so I guess I can only get better.
