Repainting Trophy Figures. (1 Viewer)

[steveo]

Hi having just purchased some Zulu war figures and abandon the hospital set,i was just wondering if anybody had repainted chipped figures,or figures which paint has flaked off ?It mainly appears to be tunics off the British,some European flesh and worst are the Zulu spears(due to being bent)any idea what paints to use,exact colours?I presume the paints used were enamel not acrylic,humbrol maybe?

 

[steveo]

Sorry one more thing,apart from Little Legion and Tradition does anybody else do a zulu war gloss line?Apologies if this subject has been raised before?

 

[kilted vampire]

Steveo. You are correct in your assumption of the type of paint used. Matching paint can be a challenge at best. Still very rewarding. If the paint is flaking you have a contamination problem. Then you have several ways to go. One try to clean of the rest of the contaminated surface, or just try and touch up the damaged areas and hope you do not have anymore difficulties.
Acryllics mix easy and dry fast. Color matching and touch ups are no real hardship with acryllics. I have been using them on some Mignot that came into the shop. Actually I use acryllics for everything If you are real picky about the finish enamals are the way to go. I generally use a gloss glaze to bring back the shine. When you are done post your pics in the how to section.

 

[The Lt.]

Sorry one more thing,apart from Little Legion and Tradition does anybody else do a zulu war gloss line?Apologies if this subject has been raised before?

steveo, WBritain will be doing a Zulu War series in both Matte and Gloss. MODELZONE is featuring figures of Colour Segeant Bourne along with a Private which is set WB43156 and is an Exclusive Limited Edition as shown in the August 2007 of the Standard........The Lt.

 

[plasmapulse]

What he is saying, is that now is the time to jump on board as you will be able to get them all

KV has useful info, maybe this will be of some use as well;

It seems that Humbrol and Revell are doing acrylics now that have the characteristics of enamels. In time they will replace te enamels. I haven't bought them but have been told Revells are better (enamel like). http://www.revell.de/fileadmin/images/Download/Farbtafeln/Aqua_Color_Farbtafel_D.pdf
And all primary colors in gloss as well as a clear gloss coat.

One problem i have with acrylics on bare surfaces is that the tend to creep away once thinned. I don't know the english term. I use a matte enamel basecoat/primer and work with acrylics from there to counter this. I hope the new acrylics from Humbrol and Revell are better for this.

Also, most acrylics are less UV sensitive and stay more flexible than enamels over time. And less damaging to your health. They dry fast, but if you think that is a disadvantage, you can add a retarder to get more open time and thus prevent brushstrokes and uneven layer buildup.

 

[steveo]

I have tried Tamiya acrylics,but they don't seem to like being applied by brush,Games workshop are also fine,its just matching the colours thats a pain
Plus if Britain's had have bought the Trophy Range then technically i wouldn't have to jump ship,i believe that some of Trophy's later range would have painted well in matt,or it might be just wishfull thinking?
Thanks for the help.

 

[kilted vampire]

I have tried Tamiya acrylics,but they don't seem to like being applied by brush,Games workshop are also fine,its just matching the colours thats a pain
Plus if Britain's had have bought the Trophy Range then technically i wouldn't have to jump ship,i believe that some of Trophy's later range would have painted well in matt,or it might be just wishfull thinking?
Thanks for the help.

Take your time mixing the acryllics it is worth the effort. It usually never takes as much to change the color as you think. Try very small amounts

 

[DMNamiot]

Hi Steveo,

KV and the others have given good advice. I would also say you should spend the money on the right paints the first time as opposed to having to try again later. I have been using the Humbrol, Model Master and Testors enamals for a long time so thats what I tend to favor but the acrylics are quite easy to use and should give you the results you are looking for.

Post some pictures of before and after so we can see what you're working on.

Also keep an eye open for the upcoming releases from Britains Zulu War Range. Lots of great things coming down the pike soon.

All the best

Dave