How to paint highlander plaid stockings?

[Kevin D.]

Ok, it's apparently been way to long since I've painted a highlander although I have a 54mm (Latorre) and the 120mm Carl Reid standard bearer on my desk.

I barely remember the "trick" of penciling dots... any help please?

Thanks,

Kevin D.

 

[Scotty]

If they're Jacobites you have quite a bit of leeway since they're not really wearing uniform. Use your references, a lot of people do the chequering too small, which means they have more to paint. Remember there's a seam at the back so the pattern doesn't continue all the way round. I find it easier to draw the pattern in faint pencil lines first. Good luck.
Scotty.

 

[Nap]

Hi Kevin

This might help

https://www.planetfigure.com/pages/Painting-Tartans/

https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/step-by-step-for-painting-tartans.81143/

https://mightypaint.com/how-to-paint-plaid/

Nap

 

[arj]

Scotty gave me the same advice a few years ago and pointed me to his photo of diced hose:-
https://www.planetfigure.com/thread...ighlanders-circa1854.62542/page-2#post-636537

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[megroot]

https://www.angelfire.com/tx/ToySoldier/tartan.htm

On the bottom of this page you can find the stockiings.

Marc

 

[Kevin D.]

Thank you guys, VERY MUCH!

I'll post him on PF when I finish. Working on the 120mm first.

Kevin

 

[Nap]

Thank you guys, VERY MUCH!

I'll post him on PF when I finish. Working on the 120mm first.

Kevin

Look forward to seeing that , feel free to start a V bench on the 120 as well

Have fun

Nap

 

[Scotty]

I wouldn't use the Angelfire link for hose, it shows them on their side.

This is the front and back images of military footless hose, other colours were used but usually to the same pattern.
Scotty.

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[Nap]

Hi Scotty

Nice reference , sorted pics out hope they are okay

Happy dicing everyone

Nap