Falling Star
Completion
This all only took 2 days, which surprised me. The finishing items were mainly the metalwork.
I decided to paint the figurehead gold, as was common in the 18th century where figureheads were often gilded. so used Citadel Retributor Armour, glazed with a Citadel Seraphim Sepia wash.
The portholes, hinges and fittings, and the anchor I decided to paint as weatherbeaten bronze – so used Vallejo Tinny Tin with a wash of Nihilakh Oxide.
I also decided to add a dash of colour at the gun ports – painting the covers Citadel Wazdakka Red with a Citadel Agrax Earthshade wash, and the Captain’s cabin windows Citadel Averland Sunset with a Citadel Agrax Earthshade wash.
That looks superb! Really useful stuff on painting the wood. I had never even heard of that Vallejo wood stuff, but I will definitely be giving it a go. Many thanks, and congrats on a beautiful ship model.