In the May 2018 FSM, I showed how I modified Andrea Miniatures’ 54mm movie-era Spock to his TV-series counterpart. To finish the Star Trek character in his original-series uniform, I had to apply blue. Trying to decide on the correct hue, I looked at photos online and watched several episodes of the series; all showed variations in the color of the satin velour shirt. Finally, I settled on a recipe for a color that looked right.
It is very important to note that all these steps were completed using very thin layers of paint. The way they were all blended by using these mixes to blur the edges of each shade.
Paints used
- Andrea Black Paint Set No. 3 (2nd Light) — alternative Vallejo Model Color Intermediate Blue (No. 70.903)
- Andrea Blue Paint Set: No. 6 (3rd Shadow) — alternative Vallejo Model Color Prussian Blue (No. 70.899)
- Reaper Ashen Blue (No. 9057)
- Scale 75 Hiril Blue (No. SFG33)
- Vallejo Model Color Brass (No. 70.801)
- Vallejo Model Color Chocolate Brown (No. 70.872)
- Vallejo Model Color Sky Blue (No. 70.961)