Unseasonably warm weather in the UK meant painting was out of the question; a wet palette might have coped but I find it requires a slightly different technique as the paint becomes thinner.
I therefore spent the weekend between two projects. Firstly some Rafm Native Americans / First Nations warriors were cleaned up with some requiring the addition of weapons.
Next the IDF M3 halftracks for the 35th Para Brigade attached to Ugda Tal.
Even if the weather does not cooperate for painting, there is always work to be done.
ReplyDeleteJonathan, indeed!
DeleteIt was a case of finding something I was enthused about tackling.
Neil
I’m kinda dense; but how does the weather affect the painting? Don’t you paint inside?
ReplyDeleteAnyway as JF says above; always something to do anyway. 😀
Stew, perhaps it's because US homes have air conditioning -something rare in the UK- that it doesn't impact you.
ReplyDeleteWe really suffer when it's very warm - mostly because the climate is colder and houses were not built with extreme heat in mind. Ironically, we don't do too well in extreme cold either!
Simply put, if it's really warm, the paint dries much quicker on both the palette and brush so you constantly have to add water (acrylics), wash the brush out and/ or refresh the paint entirely. Some brands are more prone than others.
A wet palette gets around this, though if really warm sometimes dries out; the problem is the paint consistency changes as it is constantly diluted.
Neil
I feel your pain Neil, not been painting as much for the same reason too hot. Still got admin projects to do, mainly combat cards for my next big game.
ReplyDeleteWillz.
Will,
ReplyDeleteAt least the weather is a bit cooler, if gloomier!
There are always things to be getting on with....
Neil
Nice projects. Enjoy the weather best you can.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dean, typically for the UK the weather has changed dramatically; the temperature has dropped and it's back to rain! We don't have a climate, just weather!
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