theguy
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Post by theguy on Aug 7, 2012 22:15:48 GMT -5
Hi, I am a young hobbyist looking to become interested in a hobby related to WW2. I would like to use 1/3000 scale models off of Panzerschiffe as i live in the USA (North Carolina). I have no previous model painting skill but i have a limited budget so i have to stick with 1/3000 scale. Is there any resources for how to paint the models well and the camo schemes the vessels use? Links help, Yours Truly, theguy
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Post by mpc2163 on Aug 7, 2012 22:27:21 GMT -5
First off, welcome aboard. First, Panzerschiffe Miniatures are 1/2400, not 1/3000. If you actually want 1/3000, you basically have to go to England for your ships. That's what I did, and I managed to do it cheaply by finding people in the US selling them. If you want to stick with a budget, pick a battle or two that are small and buy all the ships that were there.
As for painting, I prefer to just stick with basic colors. The deck is wood colored and the rest is some form of grey. I've gone through at least four different shades so far. I'm sure someone has camo painting schemes but then you have to buy lots of different shades of paint, which can start getting pricy too.
I hope some of that helps!
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theguy
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Post by theguy on Aug 7, 2012 22:39:54 GMT -5
Well then i guess my scale is 1/2400 then. ;D Thanks for the info and the warm welcome
Reagards, theguy
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Post by ckosacranoid on Aug 9, 2012 13:55:15 GMT -5
of corse i am going to 1/1000 scale after seeing those in agame and thats just me. but really you could just say frag history and paint the ships how ever you want. if you want the germans to have pink battleships, they are yours and you can do how ever you want. i know i am painting a something like fleets and i am going to go sliver with some dark highlights and then a simple wash. simple and easy. just have to get moved to get them done right now.
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theguy
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Post by theguy on Aug 9, 2012 21:53:36 GMT -5
i like the idea of pink ships. Takes away some scariness and show pride or something
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Post by warchariot on Aug 10, 2012 8:50:58 GMT -5
Yes, welcome aboard. You might search around this group for other ideas. There are a couple of people who make their own ships and they look very nice and of course they are cheap to make.
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Post by afilter on Aug 12, 2012 8:07:10 GMT -5
Welcome....there is nothing wrong with a gray navy approach either. Just prime and paint your navies in different shades of gray. A little shading will add to the affect. Over time as you become more comfortable painting you can add color.
HTH,
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theguy
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Post by theguy on Aug 12, 2012 14:46:58 GMT -5
I will be using the measure 21 and 22 for my american ships and the standard grey form my jap ships form my Guadalcanal battle senario.
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