Para Mount Longdon 200mm

[Funky50]

My two cents...The patterns on the DPM look too "brushstrokey" and should be solid shapes. I try and get a hold of an actaul piece of uniform and copy from the real thing (not that hard with modern stuff). As JimmyOC said it does get pretty grubby but the pattern is still visible. You have got the scale spot on and it doesn't look too "busy" ie more cam pattern in too small an area. Hers a link for some basic research
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disruptive_Pattern_Material.

And a photo of my attempt (colours appear brighter than in real life) The red/brown is actually darker on the model.

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That's great ....I see what you mean ....great reference you've captured the darker feel to the camo much better...Thanks

 

[Jimmy S]

That's great ....I see what you mean ....great reference you've captured the darker feel to the camo much better...Thanks

I used Humbrol 80 for the green, then a mix of red and black for the red/brown colour. The base was either 121 Pale Stone for a khaki base or 83 Ochre for the later Yellowish base. The black shapes are fairly uniform which is why geting a hold of a smock or a pair of pants will show where the pattern repeats. I used my precious 179 French Artillery Green for the webbing and a darker green for the bergen (USMC Green I think) Hope this helps Jim.

 

[tonydawe]

Great work. The DPM looks very good.

 

[Steve Ski]

That's a tough cam pattern, looks great, both yall.

Cheers, Ski.

 

[Funky50]

Great work. The DPM looks very good.

Thanks Tony

 

[Funky50]

That's a tough cam pattern, looks great, both yall.

Cheers, Ski.

Thanks Steve

 

[Babelfish]

Hi, yes, scrim was in,

Is the guy on the left Lt. Col. H. Jones?

- Steve

 

[jimmyoc]

Hi, no, on the left, Kev Connery on right Vince Bramley on left, after the battle,,

 

[MarquisMini]

this is an image from a Post-war publication I was able to buy in Argentina.
Sorry about the crappy quality of the pic, but I think you can appreciate the pattern of DPM.

 

[Funky50]

this is an image from a Post-war publication I was able to buy in Argentina.
Sorry about the crappy quality of the pic, but I think you can appreciate the pattern of DPM.


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Thanks for that you reminded me that I have this up in my loft bought many years ago after the Falklands War....this gives a more washed out appearance to The DPM that looks closer to what I have painted I think this shows the difference in colour and tone that weather can have on uniforms and as long as you get the pattern close then maybe colour is a bit more subjective.....Thanks Again for reminding me of his reference....Kevin

 

[Helm]

Great job on the DPM overall as Jimmy S said it could be tweaked but its there I avoid camo like the plague so good on you for even trying mate.
Steve

 

[Funky50]

Great job on the DPM overall as Jimmy S said it could be tweaked but its there I avoid camo like the plague so good on you for even trying mate.
Steve

Cheers Steve ....Camoflage always brings me out in a cold sweat especially the British DPM I don't know why ,the best I can hope for is an overall effect if you know what I mean...I would love to reach the standard of some of the guys on here hence the posting for some pointers which has happened....once again thanks to all for all the feedback it has helped as I say fresh eyes always see things a bit differently and it's always nice to get some encouragement along with the advice this is a great site for this with all the guys willing to share their tips and advice....All the best...Kevin

 

[Funky50]

I used Humbrol 80 for the green, then a mix of red and black for the red/brown colour. The base was either 121 Pale Stone for a khaki base or 83 Ochre for the later Yellowish base. The black shapes are fairly uniform which is why geting a hold of a smock or a pair of pants will show where the pattern repeats. I used my precious 179 French Artillery Green for the webbing and a darker green for the bergen (USMC Green I think) Hope this helps Jim.

Cheers Jim thanks for the colour guide that's a great Reference for the next time I try this Camo(when the pills kick in)LOL.......I see what you mean about the brush strokey effect and will try to avoid that on the next effort........I also noted that the black on mine doesn't look right and could do with being a bit smaller and more prominent.....once again Thanks for all the pointers much appreciated...Kevin

 

[Jimmy S]

Just found this shot.

 

[MarquisMini]

Thanks for that you reminded me that I have this up in my loft bought many years ago after the Falklands War....this gives a more washed out appearance to The DPM that looks closer to what I have painted I think this shows the difference in colour and tone that weather can have on uniforms and as long as you get the pattern close then maybe colour is a bit more subjective.....Thanks Again for reminding me of his reference....Kevin

My pleasure Kevin, I still have the Marine Argie (Maurice Corry) but I am too busy with my 18th century French army, but if you need any reference I will be more than happy to share.
Best regards

 

[jimmyoc]

My two cents...The patterns on the DPM look too "brushstrokey" and should be solid shapes. I try and get a hold of an actaul piece of uniform and copy from the real thing (not that hard with modern stuff). As JimmyOC said it does get pretty grubby but the pattern is still visible. You have got the scale spot on and it doesn't look too "busy" ie more cam pattern in too small an area. Hers a link for some basic research
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disruptive_Pattern_Material.

And a photo of my attempt (colours appear brighter than in real life) The red/brown is actually darker on the model.

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Hi, here is a print my friend Graham Colbeck has just sent to me of 3 Para advancing across East Falklands, we never carried bergens at any stage, only fighting order, except for medics and radio operators.

http://www.grahamcolbeck.co.uk/