The Colour of the day is...

Anitas Burnt Umber.

Uses:

This is a very useful brown and a good undercoat or flat coat for many areas of your model. It can be used on wood, hair, leather and cloth. I use it alot for muskets and Napoleonic campaign trousers for British soldiers fighting in the Peninsula.

Quality:

Most Anitas colours are fairly average in terms of paint quality but are incredibly cheap at around £0.79p per 59ml bottle. Good consistency, Bad for dry brushing. Easily blended and easy to use.

Use with: Anitas Earth brown and Chocolate brown as highlights. Alternatively use any brown of the same hue that's lighter. Add cream to lighten.

The Colour of the day

This is a new feature to the blog which I will pick a colour of paint from a manufacturer and give my opinion on the quality of the paint and it's uses.

So Todays colour of the day is Vallejo Vermillion

Uses:

This is a very vibrant red and a good highlight for many dark reds. I use it lots on Napoleonics such as the British Red coat. This usually acts as a first highlight for scarlet reds or a second highlight for a more subtle darker red.

Quality:

As with most Vallejo colours this exceptional paint quality. Good consistancy and flow. Easily blended too when watered down slightly.

Use with:

Highlight over Vermillion with Vallejo Orange red for brighter reds or Highlight a darker red such as Americana Napa red.