Atlas Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Is there some kind of color code I can get for GW's Desert yellow? Short of just wandering around trying to match/compare a pot of desert yellow at a hobby shop, is there any easy way to do this? It'll make my life a whole lot easier if I can do my base coat with this color, as its my main color. It looks sweet too, at least painted over black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 bumpage I haven't had any luck yet, and I just got about 1300 points worth of SM boxes in the mail yesterday LOL. Looks so intimidating without spray paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoLoopy Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Is there some kind of color code I can get for GW's Desert yellow? Short of just wandering around trying to match/compare a pot of desert yellow at a hobby shop, is there any easy way to do this? It'll make my life a whole lot easier if I can do my base coat with this color, as its my main color. It looks sweet too, at least painted over black. The only suggestion I can offer is use an airbrush, and find a suitable airbrush paint for the job. Desert Yellow should be an easy enough colour to match approximately, as it's an earthtone. They're used a lot in military modelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy40k Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Is there some kind of color code I can get for GW's Desert yellow? Short of just wandering around trying to match/compare a pot of desert yellow at a hobby shop, is there any easy way to do this? It'll make my life a whole lot easier if I can do my base coat with this color, as its my main color. It looks sweet too, at least painted over black. The only suggestion I can offer is use an airbrush, and find a suitable airbrush paint for the job. Desert Yellow should be an easy enough colour to match approximately, as it's an earthtone. They're used a lot in military modelling. or for a perfect match.. actually airbrush desert yellow. (thin first) -Legacy40k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primer22 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I would recommend an airbrush and thinned down desert yellow. The cheapest route for an airbrush would be the Testor Testor Airbrush & Propellant System, its cheap and works quite well eventhough it uses canned air. I have found it for about $20 before and would recommend it if you dont have an air compresser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoLoopy Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 or for a perfect match.. actually airbrush desert yellow. (thin first) -Legacy40k I've not had a lot of luck airbrushing GW paints, yet, thus my suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thousand Plateaus Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Is there some kind of color code I can get for GW's Desert yellow? Short of just wandering around trying to match/compare a pot of desert yellow at a hobby shop, is there any easy way to do this? It'll make my life a whole lot easier if I can do my base coat with this color, as its my main color. It looks sweet too, at least painted over black. Airbrushing is probably best, but a bit of hassle if you only need to use it for undercoating these miniatures. If you're based in the UK, though, try Montana Gold spray paints - the paint's a bit thick, so spray from afar, but otherwise they're perfect for GW miniatures. They come loads of colours, so you'll easily find a desert yellow proxy, and they average at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy40k Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 or for a perfect match.. actually airbrush desert yellow. (thin first) -Legacy40k I've not had a lot of luck airbrushing GW paints, yet, thus my suggestion. I've always had them sprey okay with my Iwata Eclipse Dual Action Siphon feed...0.5 mm nozzel.. However, what I have found makes them sprey much better is thinning the paint with rubbing alchohol, enough that that the paint will drip off a stirring stick (instead of holding onto it) -Legacy40k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LupoLoopy Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I've always had them sprey okay with my Iwata Eclipse Dual Action Siphon feed...0.5 mm nozzel.. However, what I have found makes them sprey much better is thinning the paint with rubbing alchohol, enough that that the paint will drip off a stirring stick (instead of holding onto it) -Legacy40k Thanks! I'll give that a try with GW DA Green... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlas Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 Thanks... I may consider investing into an airbrush setup. I saw a few at michaels yesterday. Also, I just got a tank brush which should help if I stay with pots.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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