John Brown's Painted Axis and Allies Pieces

LHoffman

Been enjoying your posts here John. I like your work.

Question: How would you describe the surface texture of the 3D printed ships you have? Based on these and others I have seen, it really looks like they have an uneven, sandpaper-like texture; such that paint on the surfaces will seep into the depressions and give a pock-marked look.

toblerone77

@LH. I have seen a few things 3D printed and they really aren’t that rough depending on the sculpt. There are some 3D prints of war game miniatures that look really good. They can in many cases can be sanded. It also depends on the plastic filament used and the DPI of the printer. The primary two plastics for printing are ABS and PLA. ABS is more durable but uses high temperatures to print while PLA prints at lower temperature but isn’t as strong.

I’m not sure what your experiences are with gaming miniatures but the printed ones can be just as easily prepared for paint in most cases

John Brown

@IWillNeverGrowUp:

Your improvement over the months has been huge!Â Fantastic job John.

I really appreciate it. I have been working extremely hard, but have been lot more patient. Everything, you all have told me about painting, has been spot on, and I really appreciate everyone’s input.

I have learned a lot from all of you, and it has paid off.

Thanks again buddy! :-)

John

John Brown

@LHoffman:

Been enjoying your posts here John. I like your work.

Question: How would you describe the surface texture of the 3D printed ships you have? Based on these and others I have seen, it really looks like they have an uneven, sandpaper-like texture; such that paint on the surfaces will seep into the depressions and give a pock-marked look.

Thanks, I really appreciate your comments!

LHoffman, I’m no expert, but to me they have been the easiest pieces to paint. I’m not sure why, but I really like them, to be honest with you.

I really like painting these pieces.

What you have described is correct in a sense, but they are easy to paint to me.

I will say this, don’t step on them or crush them with your hands, because they can bend really easy and break.

I had to superglue one of my M-323 transport planes, because I bent it and broke it.

Just be careful with them!

They add a whole new dimension to your game play. They really are awesome, and the material is getting better all the time.

I hope this helps! :-)

John

LHoffman

I do appreciate the input guys. Particularly because I think some of HBG’s 3D pieces are pretty cool and worth buying.

Perhaps I used the wrong term when describing the texture; not so much rough as it is uneven or not-smooth. Anyway, this is sort of a conversation continuing from here http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=27911.msg1420516#msg1420516

I have just been concerned that the 3D printed pieces may end up looking like this:
http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=26127.msg1287679#msg1287679

Especially if you use a crevice catching wash or ink or you drybrush over the surface… which I am apt to do on my pieces.

Sorry to derail things, but thanks again.

John Brown

@LHoffman:

I do appreciate the input guys. Particularly because I think some of HBG’s 3D pieces are pretty cool and worth buying.

Perhaps I used the wrong term when describing the texture; not so much rough as it is uneven or not-smooth. Anyway, this is sort of a conversation continuing from here http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=27911.msg1420516#msg1420516

I have just been concerned that the 3D printed pieces may end up looking like this:
http://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=26127.msg1287679#msg1287679

Especially if you use a crevice catching wash or ink or you drybrush over the surface… which I am apt to do on my pieces.

Sorry to derail things, but thanks again.

No problem! I haven’t tried washes, yet, but will be using ink washing for sure on my navy. I may dry brush as well.

I will let you know.

My navy, ground forces and infantry will be done in a matte finish, because I decided to ink wash and try dry brushing on these particular pieces, to bring out the details.

New territory for me, LOL. :-D

John Brown

Update: Well guys, it took awhile, but I finally finished my first half of the Kreigsmarine. Sorry it took so long, but as you know, real life gets in the way, but I’m better now.

My original plan was to do 62 ships in two different camouflage themes, a Baltic Camo and a alternative Baltic Camo, but for now, the second half of my navy will have to wait, because I lost too much painting time.

Eventually there will be a total of 70 ships, because I added 8 more ships.

I went ahead and painted 35 ships in the Baltic Camo in 3 different patterns. The first pattern is your typical Baltic Camo look, the second pattern is a predominantly black Baltic Camo, and the third pattern is a predominantly, a white Baltic Camo look.

These last two patterns are based on pictures, but I used my own creativity.

The first two fleets will have carriers and battleships in the regular Baltic Camo, and in the predominantly black one.

The third set is really cool, because it is my own creation, in response to the new 1936 map, because it will be my Antarctic Expeditionary Fleet.

It will not have a carrier or battleship, but will have a cruiser, destroyers, transports and subs.

I just finished decaling and sprayed the protective coat. I have to let them dry, and then I will take some pictures this weekend.

Like I said, sorry I have been out of action, but wanted to give you all an update. Stay tuned for pictures and descriptions.

Thanks guys, for your patience.

I have really enjoyed all the newest members work as of late in the customization section. A shout out to all the new comers in the last few months. It has been enjoyable see all of your creativity. Keep it up! :-D

John

P.S. I will be starting ground forces next, then infantry, maybe facilities between countries. I haven’t decided , yet.

LHoffman

Looking forward to seeing them John.

John Brown

@LHoffman:

Looking forward to seeing them John.

Thanks LHoffman. I can’t wait to post them. :-D

cyanight

Same here :)

John Brown

@cyanight:

Same here :)

Thanks Cyanight. I’m excited to see what you all think of them. :-D

John Brown

PHASE ONE OF THE KRIEGSMARINE Phase One of the Kriegsmarine which consists of 35 naval vessels, painted in the Baltic Camouflage Scheme. I painted 3 patterns, the basic Baltic pattern, predominantly Baltic Black and a Baltic White, which I call my, " Antarctica Expeditionary Fleet.

This navy maybe small, but they are like a wolf pack, once they get a taste a blood, it is only a matter of time till it wears its prey down, and eventually gets overtaken.

Coming from the Baltic Sea into the English Channel, there is a dense fog, but the Captain of the allied ship cannot make out if the ship is friend or foe, but suddenly a loud explosion occurs, and the hull of the ship is flooding, and a fiery blaze is consuming the whole ship. Three torpedo’s have taken there next victim.

I hope you enjoy these pictures. It was a lot of fun painting these. :-D

John

These first two pictures are the entire Kriegsmarine.

John Brown

The next picture is your typical look of the Baltic Camouflage. Fleet One consists of all vessels. :-)

John Brown

The next picture is a Baltic Camouflage with predominantly black colors. I took creative liberties with the subs, as you will see. Fleet two has the pattern. :-)

John Brown

The next picture is a Baltic Camouflage, using predominantly white. Here again, I took creative liberties on the subs. However, this fleet, I did not paint battleships or carriers. This is my special fleet, which I call them my, “Antarctica Expeditionary Fleet.” I didn’t see the need for battleships and carriers, because they have a different mission. Fleet three is consisted of this pattern. :-D