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French Horizon Blue Paint

Discussion in 'General Figure Talk' started by Larsen E. Whipsnade, Mar 25, 2021.

  1. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

    Country:
    United-States
    My next project is a poilu ca 1916 from Jon Smith Modellbau. Does anyone know if a French Horizon Blue paint is available? I haven't been able to locate one (of course I can always mix my own if necessary).
    Thanks.
    Rick

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  2. housecarl Moderator

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    United-Kingdom
    If you use acrylics?
    I use Vallejo Grey Blue 943.(y)
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  3. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

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    United-States
    I do use acrylics. Thanks. I'll check it out.
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  4. Mirofsoft A Fixture

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    Belgium
    A real one ... but ... What you see on your screen is always depending of : 1 how your screen is tuned 2 external light on the screen 3 what is your level of chromatic aberration ( if any )

    bleu horizon.jpg


    HEX code see
    https://encycolorpedia.fr/4f9bc6

    Enjoy:D
  5. Airkid A Fixture

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    England
    That looks an interesting piece Rick. I like the "Chauchat" LMG

    Phil
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  6. Tom W. Well-Known Member

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    Germany
    AK-Interactive has a three-bottle-set AK-3000 for French horizon blue uniforms.
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  7. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

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    United-States
    The chauchat... maybe the most prone to jamming machine gun ever invented. An open magazine almost certain to attract dirt and debris? What were they thinking, Phil?

    Rick
  8. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

    Country:
    United-States
    Thanks to all for your help and advice.
    Rick
  9. Airkid A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    Yeah - crazy invention. The fact the French didn't catch on to rimless cartridges until the early 1930s condemned them to using this contraption. The US Army bought a load but thankfully John Browning had his BAR available by the time they needed it. That's comparing a Rolls-Royce with a 2CV:D

    Phil
  10. Ronaldo A Fixture

    Andrea NAC-24 will do the trick
  11. Warren SMITH A Fixture

    Country:
    Australia
    This is a great figure and I enjoyed painting mine... Are you planning to use the head with Adrian helmet or the younger one with Kepi...
  12. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

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    United-States

    Not sure yet, Warren. Waiting for the figure to arrive from Jon before I decide. All I've seen so far is pics. Should be here in the next day or two. Would love to see your finished poilu if you feel like posting him.
    Rick
  13. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

    Country:
    United-States

    Thank you!
  14. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

    Country:
    United-States
    Thanks for the pic and the input. I have to be honest and demonstrate my ignorance.... what the dickens is chromatic aberration on a computer screen?
    Rick
  15. Warren SMITH A Fixture

    Country:
    Australia
    Hi Larsen. Couple of pics attached as requested..
    Face and leather oils over acrylics.. The uniform was mixed from Model Colour acrylics to a colour I was happy with.. I'm a " she'll be right " sort of a painter. I'm happy with the result... No where near as good as most of the guys and ladies that produce stunning results, shown on this site and at the shows... buts that's ok.. I enjoy the hobby, even if my grey army could take over the world.. lol..
    Jon Smith's figures are really good.. I do have a few..
    Looking forward to seeing how your figure comes out.. All the best

    Smithy

    Please note. This is the first figure I have actually posted on this forum so please be kind..

    Attached Files:

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  16. Mike - The Kiwi A Fixture

    Country:
    New_Zealand
    Hey Smithy,
    Good on ya for taking the plunge sharing here mate.
    I’ve been researching Horizon Blue for past year for various projects & there is lots of variety depending on stage of conflict (early vs late), material manufacturers etc Colours tones you’ve mixed look to be in right ball park.
    Keep experimenting, enjoying & sharing.
    MikeTheKiwi
  17. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

    Country:
    United-States
    Warren,
    Your Frenchman looks great! Nice job. The helmet looks like metal. The leather looks real. And the uniform looks lived in. Lots of nice detail. He's going into my WW1 reference file. Thanks.
    Rick
  18. Mirofsoft A Fixture

    Country:
    Belgium
    Great paint job

    Best
  19. Warren SMITH A Fixture

    Country:
    Australia
    Thanks for the comments guys... Rick has your figure arrived yet.. being that this is your blog, we are all looking forward to seeing your version (y) ...
  20. Larsen E. Whipsnade Moderator

    Country:
    United-States
    Warren, nope... still waiting for him. I have decided to go with the head with the kepi though to keep from copying your work. It'll be interesting to compare the two when I'm done. It should have been here by now but the US Post Office is a disaster with delays right now.
    Rick

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