http://www.decoart.com/cgi-bin/AmericanaShading.cgi
This is the link to their shading chart.
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Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 10:22 AM
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Subject: [shako] Prussian blue
this is purely off the cuff
If you live in the US, you can find numerous shades of dark blue acrylic
paint at your local Michael's or other arts & crafts emporium, in two ounce
bottles for around $1, and less when on sale
my preference is for Americana or Folk-Art or Delta Ceramcoat
these three brands probably have a half dozen shades which would work,
from an extraordinarily dark blue like a just-issued uniform, to a more washed
out shade that still is dark blue
which would be entirely appropriate for campaign-type dress, in light of
inconsistent dyestuffs and the effect of weather on uniforms
I'd probably go for the Americana Midnight Blue, and then highlight it with a
little random drybrushing in a yet lighter shade, perhaps a dark royal blue
the Americana Prussian Blue is too dark for my tastes
Americana does publish a chart showing which of their colors are appropriate to
highlight and shade a particular color, I can forward that info if you
wish
ultimately, you need to feel happy about how the troops look
Michael Montemarano