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Donald M. Scheef
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Piotr Neuff
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pmskaar
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Piotr and Bruce
Great work on the ships! In the case of Bruce very nice camo on the Americans. This is hard to do and trying to keep all the various measures straight and paint them correctly is very tough. Piotr, excellent work on your Japanese destroyers and I look forward to seeing more.
Pete - Binpicker, Out!
Great work on the ships! In the case of Bruce very nice camo on the Americans. This is hard to do and trying to keep all the various measures straight and paint them correctly is very tough. Piotr, excellent work on your Japanese destroyers and I look forward to seeing more.
Pete - Binpicker, Out!
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Again, I'm just a Naval guy so if you like the idea use it, if not throw it out.
Paul (av8rmongo)
Here in the St. Louis area there are many individuals who participate in 1/2400 Naval gaming. At a mini convention last Saturday I saw several WW2 naval simulation being played, so I am sure we can find players to fight on all sides of the Med engagements. I have a fairly complete Italian fleet I would like to see in action myself so I don't think the Naval part is going to be a problem. I know there are also both British and German naval miniatures in the area.
The red and white stripes were for "air recognition" to keep from getting bombed from high altitude by the Germans, and their own air arm.
Will
Paul (av8rmongo)
Here in the St. Louis area there are many individuals who participate in 1/2400 Naval gaming. At a mini convention last Saturday I saw several WW2 naval simulation being played, so I am sure we can find players to fight on all sides of the Med engagements. I have a fairly complete Italian fleet I would like to see in action myself so I don't think the Naval part is going to be a problem. I know there are also both British and German naval miniatures in the area.
The red and white stripes were for "air recognition" to keep from getting bombed from high altitude by the Germans, and their own air arm.
Will
"He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster." - Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, 1844-1900
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Piotr Neuff
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Hillslam
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New poster - first try
Hello all,
This is my first try at this so I'm looking for any and all criticisms, suggestions, tips, anything is appreciated.
I just got into ship miniatures but have been interested in the real steel for a long time. I just ordered my first set of ships from GHQ last week and painted (some of) them this weekend. This site has been a source of really good info.
I've done most of my Destroyers and Destroyer Escorts in basic greys and some camos, and have begun the "Big Ones", but I'm holding off on my favorites until I get some experience and anything I learn here I can use.
Here goes. These are what I have done so far. (I apologize for the blurriness, it really is a challenge to get focus when you shoot multiple ships, as I've read and its very true)
First, the USN
South Dakota and Texas
adding the CL Brooklyn
Next comes the IJN
Kongo and Nagato
Last, some RN
And a couple fleet shots of what I've got done so far
Thats it. Again, any and all critiques (hopefully constructive) and suggestions welcome. I'd like to get better before I tackle the ships I really like that I've been holding off on - I've bought, but have yet to paint:
BB Iowa
BB Yamato
BB North Carolina
CV Yorktown
CV Enterprise
CA Norththampton
CV Kaga
CV Shokaku
CA Aoba
CL Agano
BB Bismarck
CA Prinz Eugan
BC Sharnhorst
CL Nurnberg
BB King George V
CB Hood
CA ExeterCL Perth
BB Richelieu
BB Vittorio Veneto
Oh and if anyone has good links for period camo and paint schemes for these ships I really appreciate being pointed in the right direction. The sites I've visted so far linked from this forum have already been helpful.
I can shoot any of these ships alone if anyone wants more detail to give advice on - for example I think I "over-weathered" the Kongo.
Thanks in advance.
This is my first try at this so I'm looking for any and all criticisms, suggestions, tips, anything is appreciated.
I just got into ship miniatures but have been interested in the real steel for a long time. I just ordered my first set of ships from GHQ last week and painted (some of) them this weekend. This site has been a source of really good info.
I've done most of my Destroyers and Destroyer Escorts in basic greys and some camos, and have begun the "Big Ones", but I'm holding off on my favorites until I get some experience and anything I learn here I can use.
Here goes. These are what I have done so far. (I apologize for the blurriness, it really is a challenge to get focus when you shoot multiple ships, as I've read and its very true)
First, the USN
South Dakota and Texas
adding the CL Brooklyn
Next comes the IJN
Kongo and Nagato
Last, some RN
And a couple fleet shots of what I've got done so far
Thats it. Again, any and all critiques (hopefully constructive) and suggestions welcome. I'd like to get better before I tackle the ships I really like that I've been holding off on - I've bought, but have yet to paint:
BB Iowa
BB Yamato
BB North Carolina
CV Yorktown
CV Enterprise
CA Norththampton
CV Kaga
CV Shokaku
CA Aoba
CL Agano
BB Bismarck
CA Prinz Eugan
BC Sharnhorst
CL Nurnberg
BB King George V
CB Hood
CA ExeterCL Perth
BB Richelieu
BB Vittorio Veneto
Oh and if anyone has good links for period camo and paint schemes for these ships I really appreciate being pointed in the right direction. The sites I've visted so far linked from this forum have already been helpful.
I can shoot any of these ships alone if anyone wants more detail to give advice on - for example I think I "over-weathered" the Kongo.
Thanks in advance.
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Hillslam,
Good stuff you've shown us here - especially if this is truly your first crack at it. It says a lot that you've already incorporated weathering into your process. As far as any pointers, the only thing I could notice was that the Japanese ships looked like they were painted with USN colors. If you're looking for advice on paint to use, don't ask me, I'm fully committed to Tamaya simply due to it being what is available where I live.
...and when it comes to paint schemes and camo, I think we're all in the same boat. There is exceedingly little available in this area, which leads me to my next post.
You certainly have taken on an ambitious group of ships too - I see US, Japanese, Brit's, Germans, French, you've got some great gaming options ahead of you! Keep up the great work!
Chris
Good stuff you've shown us here - especially if this is truly your first crack at it. It says a lot that you've already incorporated weathering into your process. As far as any pointers, the only thing I could notice was that the Japanese ships looked like they were painted with USN colors. If you're looking for advice on paint to use, don't ask me, I'm fully committed to Tamaya simply due to it being what is available where I live.
...and when it comes to paint schemes and camo, I think we're all in the same boat. There is exceedingly little available in this area, which leads me to my next post.
You certainly have taken on an ambitious group of ships too - I see US, Japanese, Brit's, Germans, French, you've got some great gaming options ahead of you! Keep up the great work!
Chris