Australian Light Horse uniform colors: Sugg's sought

[Russ]

Hey, all -

I'm new to figure modelling, and have started started the Model Cellar Australian Light Horse 1/9 bust (MC 19012). One of my points of wonderment about many (most?) figure kits is the absence of color references or guides beyond the box art, the perception of which is subject to a set of variables.

I've done a couple of internet searches and studied the box picture. As near as I can tell, the main uniform can be a sort of greenish-olive drab to an almost khaki color; the had may or may not match the uniform, being. The badges, buttons, and other bits seem pretty consistently black/dark gray, and the leather bits vary as brown leather does.

SO - does anyone have some suggested starting points for the basic period colors for this bust?

ALSO: I've never had to wash/degrease ANY of my models, but I notice that the Humbrol acrylic primer (black) that I sprayed on this bust last night is flaking in spots today. Should I forge ahead, or take a soft brush and dish soap to it before proceeding?

TIA for any pointers!

 

[Warren SMITH]

Hi Russ, nice choice for a starting bust..
Uniforms, and clothing in general fade over time, I would go with either of the colours you have already suggested, buttons would be metal.

If the undercoat is flaking, take it off and start again, I use oven cleaner, which works very well.
I dont always clean my resin figures before under coating, but sometimes it may be necessary to remove the releasing solvents.. ( which help the resin get removed from the moulds )
Add some pics of the figure as you progress, the guys on here are more than helpful..

Smithy.

 

[Nap]

Hi Russ

Nice to see you posting , hopefully member Mike the Kiwi will see this question or you could also message him

I added the picture for you

This might help

https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/1-9-anzac-bust-gallipoli-model-cellar.264756/

https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/australian-light-horse-trooper.37206/

https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/trooper-australian-light-horse-beersheba.197104/

https://www.planetfigure.com/posts/969961/

https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/4th-australian-light-horse.90825/

He has done many articles in the Mr Black Publications which provide mixes

I always wash my busts then base up and prime , but I use Acrylics

Do introduce yourself in the Welcome Aboard forum

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Mirofsoft]

Reenactors
https://www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/4819485/history-in-the-steps-of-the-light-horse-2017-photos/
https://www.globetrotting.com.au/anzac-light-horse-brigade/
https://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/04/24/3991384.htm
https://www.singletonargus.com.au/story/7222493/anzac-day-2021-across-the-upper-hunter/

or ask them
https://www.facebook.com/Murrurundi-Light-Horse-904684102886916/


https://www.pinterest.com/pin/44543483800677197/

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Hey, all -

I'm new to figure modelling, and have started started the Model Cellar Australian Light Horse 1/9 bust (MC 19012). One of my points of wonderment about many (most?) figure kits is the absence of color references or guides beyond the box art, the perception of which is subject to a set of variables.

I've done a couple of internet searches and studied the box picture. As near as I can tell, the main uniform can be a sort of greenish-olive drab to an almost khaki color; the had may or may not match the uniform, being. The badges, buttons, and other bits seem pretty consistently black/dark gray, and the leather bits vary as brown leather does.

SO - does anyone have some suggested starting points for the basic period colors for this bust?

ALSO: I've never had to wash/degrease ANY of my models, but I notice that the Humbrol acrylic primer (black) that I sprayed on this bust last night is flaking in spots today. Should I forge ahead, or take a soft brush and dish soap to it before proceeding?

TIA for any pointers!

Welcome Russ
This is another classic Carl Reid sculpt for Model Cellar.
I too look forward to painting him one day.
Naps links above should be useful.

Can’t help with priming as I don’t typically do this instead undercoat sections with a relevant basecoat.

Ref colour reference check out my Pinterest.
I’ve collected a stash of items here which may give you a start:
https://pin.it/44LG64O

Feel free to share what paint/colours you’re thinking of using.
MikeTheKiwi

 

[Cannonball]

Hi Russ,

Sorry if I missed it but are you using acrylics or oils? Can’t really help much on the acrylic front but as for oils you could use a mix of yellow ochre/black/burnt umber- if you want a greener tinge only add a little burnt umber. The more burnt umber you add will take it more towards a brown hue. Shade with the addition of black and highlights with white ( it’s a mix from an old Military Modelling issue).
Hope it helps,

Neal.

 

[MCPWilk]

You could watch this -

Reference from the Light Horse associaation - https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-b...embers-of-the-australian-light-164554821.html

Good luck,

Mike