tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post8239903136714624433..comments2024-03-08T13:39:12.406-08:00Comments on Dampf's modelling page: Snakebite Leather - my on-going quest for a replacementTonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06167770417289351340noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-7753434632163074682016-10-05T07:16:14.086-07:002016-10-05T07:16:14.086-07:00"I've just picked up a bottle of Vallejo&...<br />"I've just picked up a bottle of Vallejo's Premium (airbrush color) Dark Ochre. My early 90s (old round bottles) Snakebite got gunked up at the top and dried up before I got to it :( The Dark Ochre looks a little darker than Snakebite but it's closer than the GW conversion (not difficult). I might try Cobra Leather as well though, because Snakebite's one of our favourite colours!"<br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br />I will search out a bottle and check it out.<br /><br />TonyTonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167770417289351340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-21999465639985917352016-10-05T01:13:23.244-07:002016-10-05T01:13:23.244-07:00I've just picked up a bottle of Vallejo's ...I've just picked up a bottle of Vallejo's Premium (airbrush color) <b>Dark Ochre</b>. My early 90s (old round bottles) Snakebite got gunked up at the top and dried up before I got to it :( The Dark Ochre looks a little darker than Snakebite but it's closer than the GW conversion (not difficult). I might try Cobra Leather as well though, because Snakebite's one of our favourite colours!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-51117525308338295372015-07-18T10:43:46.776-07:002015-07-18T10:43:46.776-07:00"I think GW's XV-88 base paint is the equ..."I think GW's XV-88 base paint is the equivalent of snakebite leather. Also as it is a base paint it should be good for working up from."<br /><br />I've tried it in store and comparing against my swatch (yes I do carry a swatch of Snakebite Leather in my wallet) it is not the same.<br /><br />I have, however read on some forums that GW's XV-88 does give differing results if painted in one coat, two coats or three coats.<br /><br />So maybe I'll have to pick up a bottle and test it.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment and the advice.<br /><br />TonyTonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167770417289351340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-172953453577394532015-07-18T09:55:41.660-07:002015-07-18T09:55:41.660-07:00I think GW's XV-88 base paint is the equivalen...I think GW's XV-88 base paint is the equivalent of snakebite leather. Also as it is a base paint it should be good for working up from.edgateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16178336635216655749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-56128806535817831752015-07-16T08:43:36.802-07:002015-07-16T08:43:36.802-07:00"If you add a small amount of black in the Cd..."If you add a small amount of black in the CdA paint you have in the first row, you will get the result you need. If not, then add a bit if a darker brown. Most artist browns are mixes of Umber or Sienna and black, so you are not far off with the choices you have! Good luck."<br /><br />Thanks for the advice - I'll try this out the next time I'm down the shed.<br /><br />TonyTonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167770417289351340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-55011344478798604232015-07-16T05:27:52.189-07:002015-07-16T05:27:52.189-07:00If you add a small amount of black in the CdA pain...If you add a small amount of black in the CdA paint you have in the first row, you will get the result you need. If not, then add a bit if a darker brown. Most artist browns are mixes of Umber or Sienna and black, so you are not far off with the choices you have! Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6397250603826942614.post-75573642488169118552015-07-14T14:50:52.118-07:002015-07-14T14:50:52.118-07:00Mmm, Colors on a computer screen are always tough....Mmm, Colors on a computer screen are always tough. If you have access you might try Oiled Leather from the Reaper MSP line (9110).Heislerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825061407797980077noreply@blogger.com