Napoleonic French -which Vallejo Blue?

[Nosher]

Anybody doing Naps French got an opinion on which vallejo blues to use?

[Leon]

I'm not sure myself, I'll have to check the Vallejo rack and see what looks right.  I'm sure someone more knowledgeable than me will be along shortly though... 

[Nav]

it depends on your primer and taste, I prefer dark prussian blue but prussian blue is good as well, it also depends on the color primer you use  dark prussian blue is good for grey and white as prussian blue is good for black since it doesnt darken as much .I personally dont use primer that much so I use dark prussian blue.

[Nosher]

Postings elsewhere have suggested Ultramarine Blue and Sick Blue...

I use a black undercoat

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Coat D'arms 'Deadly Nightshade', black wash, highlight over the top - perfect for all French Blue...

[Enbaji]

Vallejo 71.088: French Blue (Model Air) - it can be applied with brush.

You can download the leaflet here: http://www.acrylicosvallejo.com/gb/model-air-gb.html

[GordonY]

Ermm, I just use any blue thats handy, but then again I've never felt too constrained by historical accuracy.

[Nosher]

Ermm, I just use any blue thats handy, but then again I've never felt too constrained by historical accuracy.

[Rougue]

I use Dark Prussian  Blue Highlighted with Prussian Blue,I use white or gray primmer and they come out fine. Good Luck

[Hertsblue]

If it helps at all, the original uniforms were dyed with indigo. However, like most vegetable dyes it was not particularly stable and tended to fade over time. 

[GordonY]

therefore, whatever blue is available 

[Nosher]

therefore, whatever blue is available 

[nikharwood]

Postings elsewhere have suggested Ultramarine Blue and Sick Blue...

I use a black undercoat

Mine were black undercoat, Regal Blue with Ultramarine Blue highlights IIRC 

[Hertsblue]

therefore, whatever blue is available 

Yup, that's about it. 

[mollinary]

Given the ongoing discussion on the "complaint" thread, perhaps French blue might benefit from a tinge of yellow? .    I'll get my coat!

Mollinary