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Step by Step for Painting Tartans

Discussion in 'Post Your Own Articles & SBS' started by Bailey, Oct 31, 2016.

  1. Bailey A Fixture

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    United-States
    Tartans can be intimidating. However, if you break it down into its components and slowly build up the design, it's actually not that difficult to paint. If you can paint a (mostly) straight line, then you already have the skills you need to paint a tartan.

    Here's an example of the approach applied to a 54mm scale figure. However, I would do larger or smaller figures the same way.
    G27.jpg maciver-ancient-16oz-tartan-fabric_lg.jpg

    Here is a detailed step by step I wrote showing the process. Take a look and hopefully you will find it helpful!
    http://figurementors.com/a-step-by-step-for-painting-tartan-patterns
    Trex, Tommi, oldtrousers and 7 others like this.
  2. John Bowery A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    Thank you.
    Cheers
    John
  3. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England
    Hi Bailey

    Great finish on the tartan ..and an excellent SBS thanks for sharing

    Nap
  4. Aveleira A Fixture

    Country:
    Portugal
    Hi Bailey,

    Nice step by step. Good explanation of the process.

    I have painted tartans and I adopt the same method and totally agre with you, it's easier than it looks and the results are worth the work.

    Regards
    Pedro
  5. martin tabony Well-Known Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Trex likes this.

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