I am constructing a post war colonial constabulary unit. The basic uniform is the tunic and helmet based on Pendraken BR116 figures supplemented with WW1 British in SD caps of which I have a surplus stock . The uniform may well end up as black helmet/cap, linen beige jacket (Val 917), black trousers and brown leather or canvas web equipment.
I am experimenting with the best ways of covering the putties on the lower legs. Converting to look like ordinary police trousers.
These are prone figures and the HMG Vickers team. The constabulary will function as a de facto gendarmerie with an armoured car element.
I have a couple of options going like "green stuff" epoxy filled into the putty layers - to just a layer of thick undercoat paint that blankets out the detail. (Paint is the easiest option).
Any bright ideas on the forum? With a different paint job, these could also work of interwar VBCW.
I would have thought that puttees would have been used by the Colonial Police, so would leave them as is. Certainly I've used some WWI figures as British Police and work fine once on the table.
At this scale, I'd say a coat of paint is all that's needed. It's certainly all I'm doing.
- Neil.
Quote from: Steve J on 16 November 2015, 04:40:07 PM
I would have thought that puttees would have been used by the Colonial Police, so would leave them as is. Certainly I've used some WWI figures as British Police and work fine once on the table.
Humm ....post 1960s ? No, and in any case, I want a degree uniformity with BR116 types.
The thick paint job to blanket detail seems to be drying out well.....
Hello Sunray
I'd go with the paint, just remember flock and static grass cover many an anachronism :D. With thick paint puttees magically transform into gaiters :o.
SCW Guardia de Asalto sounds like it'd fit the bill. With SCW Reg Cav officers for the mounted arm. Maybe WW1 Russian infantry for Soviet supplied HMGs - depending on where the police are based :), (boots are easier to overpaint than puttees). But then you have the problem of the blanket roll :-[.
(http://www.pendraken.co.uk/ProductImages/RP2.jpg)
Cheers
GrumpyOldMan
QuoteHumm ....post 1960s ?
Oooops, missed the post war bit in the original post :-[
No worries Steve - the thick paint is working a treat. I have also experimented with Bostik glue - which can be textured with a pin to give a blouse on the trouser bottom - and then a coat of primer.
The choice of WW1 British was motivated by a pile of surplus unpainted figures from previous wargames.
For thick paint; how about the 'Liquid Greenstuff' GW sells?
It's quite handy since you don't have to mix the stuf and I found it works quite well on seams etc. even in larger scales.
It's not very liquid though but some water will do the trick.
Cheers,
Rob
Quote from: Ace of Spades on 17 November 2015, 09:45:17 AM
For thick paint; how about the 'Liquid Greenstuff' GW sells?
It's quite handy since you don't have to mix the stuf and I found it works quite well on seams etc. even in larger scales.
It's not very liquid though but some water will do the trick.
Cheers,
Rob
What a good idea ! All the "filler" qualities of Greenstuff, and the ease of application of a paint ! Win. Win.
Best suggestion to date. Thanks Rob, I will add this lore to my 10mm conversion tips.
PVA mixed with fine surface polyfilla also works quite well.
You're welcome! ;)
Cheers,
Rob