Conte Germans (1 Viewer)

[Ragnar]

Thought i might share these Conte Germans that i just painted.
not sure if i used the right grey color? but they look good enough for me.
These will be used for a future (a few years of) Citadel "battle of Kursk"

 

[Fubar]

Look good to me !!!
fub

 

[The Lt.]

They look good to me also Rob and it's always nice to see the results of your paint brush at work.

 

[thebritfarmer]

I'm no expert but I think they look great!! Love the grassy bases also.

 

[Ragnar]

Thanks for the kind feedback gents cheers

 

[Obee]

Yes, the colour you have used looks OK to me, and I do like your choice of the cam jacket and helmet cover. I didn't use a textured base on my set, the first ones Conte produced, but some makers are doing that now, so you choice looks good too.

Well done,

John

 

[Scott]

How does your paint job hold up on the flexible details like weapons? Use anything special as a base or overcoating?

 

[Ragnar]

Many thanks John and Scott.
Scott i use a cheap tube of black craft paint that i buy from the hardwere store.
I use this as a primmer as it has a rough surface when dry i know most guys prefer spray cans but i hate using them...so i just brush the black on.

For painting figures i just use Vallejo paints and to tell you the truth i have never had a problem with flakeing.
I have bent some plastic swords and the paint still holds i have also dropped plenty of figs on a hard surface.
and to my surprise there is no damage on the paint work.
I also use the brush on matt Varnish by Vallejo its not pure matt but close enough.
Cheers
Rob.

 

[Scott]

That sounds good. I've hesitated to paint my Conte Normans and Vikings because of the flexible swords and other features. Thank you.

 

[gi546]

a little late to the party but they look great!

 

[Ragnar]

a little late to the party but they look great!

Many thanks gi546....And some Russians to take them on.

 

[modwalls]

Ragnar, I think you did a great job, I really like the bases also. Here are some I did way back,

 

[Ragnar]

Allways nice to se your work Modwalls...I like the detail on the boots

 

[gi546]

modwalls=good paint job.

 

[lalo]

... The mark conte is a great brand of plastic figures. I like.