Anybody know what colour the paints are we need. I noticed in the Mr T's official build he mentions red and bronze for the cannons and carriages and I would like in preparation for this build to purchase the paints now so have them all ready for kick off.
Gareth

Greetings
As with Gaz's question, I'm wondering which shade of red to go for? I'd appreciate suggestions on what reds others have used, much appreciated.
As I'm new to this level of modelling, the wood staining possibilities do sound interesting too.

Many thanks
Andy

I don't think I'll be painting my gun carriages red. I like the look of them on the model space page. Have they just been varnished?

I had the same issue, and wanted to make sure I have the correct paints. In the Tool shop section for the HMS Victory, Deagostini have a set of paints, which seem to be similar colours for the SOTS:

HMS Victory Paint Set comprises 14 X 18ml waterbased paints.
3 X Dull black
1 X Matt (metal) Black
1 x Matt white
3 x Yellow Ochre
1 x Red Ochre
1 X French blue
1 X Olive Green
1 x Wood (Walnut) Brown
1 X Gold/Brass
1 X Copper


Link Here:
HMS Victory Paints

Expensive if you buy here, but at least you know you're getting the right paints. Only thing is they don't include primer paint.

Hope that helps

Cheers Mr T, unfortunately we don't know all the colours we're going to need - do you know if Deagostini provide a list somewhere?

However I get the feeling that even if you exclude a few of the paints from the HMS Victory set and buy them individually at a couple of pounds per colour, (not to mention delivery) may prove more expensive than the set offered by Deagostini?

I'm tempted to buy an art set with a load of colours, but they may not be the correct shade.

Can you recommend a primer that we should be using? i.e. Clear / grey, or will any suffice? I have grey spray primer for the car - would that work, or should I be trying to track down clear wood primer - any assistance would be gratefully received.

I've read your posts to date and have given me the confidence to have a go at this. It seems a fascinating hobby, albeit an expensive one at £800 in total for all the issues - but hopefully for something that'll keep me engaged for over 2 years, that can't be bad!

Thanks very much.

There is no paint list available, and its looking like the step information will just describe basic colours such as red, rather than noting a shade or paint reference.

To be honest your way off needing the bulk of colours other than what is required for the cannon if you are to paint them. thee is also no reason why you cannot opt for other colours if you wish to personalise your model.

For metal parts, a metal primer is best used (aerosol or pot) which is also compatible with the topcoat paint type being used, and similarly for wood, you will need a primer suited to wood or sanding sealer, that again is compatible with the topcoat paint you intend to use.

Wood stain may also be needed but we'll cross that bridge as and when we come to it.

Without repeating what has already been posted up about certain aspects of ship modelling, initially you'll find a wealth of information in this section..

http://forum.model-space....aspx?g=posts&t=552

We will shortly be introducing a modelling know-how section, where matters such as paint/primers and sealers etc will be discussed by members as general hints and tips.

The DeAgostini paints are water based acrylics which can be diluted with water, but become water-resistant when dry. In actual fact this paint is manufactured by a renound model ship kit manufacturer and specifically blended to suit the purpose intended.

The choice you need to make is to use acrylic or enamel or a mix of both depending on purpose and finish.
Ultimately its down to personal choice, certainly acrylics are far easier to use, thin and clean up as its simply water needed, rather than white spirit for enamel purposes, enamel also tend to have a longer dry time.

At this stage I would not get too bogged down with worrying about paint, as there will be lots of member guidance along the way to keep you on the straight and narrow.

If I remeber rightly, the Victory paint set did not come along until a number of weeks after the series was released, the same could well happen for the Sovereign, therefore I'll ask for an update on this.

Hi m8 acrlyic paint is a water based paint the old modelers enamels by revel and the celulose type ect are oil based paints.To be honest your reading to much into the paint problem as you will be informed in the official build of when and where to use them and also with a build of this type the less paint used will make it look even better[but thats just my opinion],Hope this clears up any doubts you have
regards
Andy

Lots of ideas will be forthcoming in members build diary's as the weeks progress, where you can pick and choose the route you want to take, for instance Karl has opted to paint his gun barrels gold rather than bronze.

It certainly looks as though they are either stained or varnished to me.