johnnybach
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This is a very interesting thread for me - and any other toy soldier painter. I would agree that many of the more modern painted products are far brighter then the real thing often appears. Conversely, early Britains examples were often far less complex than the real things - so I guess a happy medium exists somewhere!
For this reason, when I am attempting to portray a particular tartan, I frequently try to search out old illustrations. Illustrations by Richard Simkins or Harry Payne, for example, among many others, can frequently be found in libraries - or even Military Print websites.
Another very good source of information I have found, can be obtained from
www.tartansauthority.com
Once in - type in Regimental Tartans - and a whole world of interesting information unfolds.
Lastly - I agree with others who have mentioned Obees site - which shows "How to Paint Tartans". An excellent start point for painting - and identifying Toy Soldier tartans - it certainly started me off! johnnybach
For this reason, when I am attempting to portray a particular tartan, I frequently try to search out old illustrations. Illustrations by Richard Simkins or Harry Payne, for example, among many others, can frequently be found in libraries - or even Military Print websites.
Another very good source of information I have found, can be obtained from
www.tartansauthority.com
Once in - type in Regimental Tartans - and a whole world of interesting information unfolds.
Lastly - I agree with others who have mentioned Obees site - which shows "How to Paint Tartans". An excellent start point for painting - and identifying Toy Soldier tartans - it certainly started me off! johnnybach