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US Olive Drab: Which One?

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Sunday, February 1, 2004 3:35 AM

thanks pix Smile [:)]

Kind regards, Nicholas

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 31, 2004 1:20 PM

I do very little weathering on the planes I build, that's just the way I prefer them. I have, in the past, used Prismacolor metallic pencils. The effect is very subtle, and can be erased if I don't like it. Heck, I don't even do exhaust or gunsmoke stains.
The planes at Pearl may have exhibited fading on the top surfaces, rendering the lateral surfaces darker by comparison. Most OD painted planes of which I've seen pics have lighter fabric covered control surfaces.
Hope this has been of some help.

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Saturday, January 31, 2004 12:47 PM

hi pix Smile [:)]

thanks very much for the advice; i already have the "US OD" and the "ANA613 US OD", so i guess i'll maybe have a go at using them both on my p-40 for the pearl group build.
incidentally, i might try swanny's "salting" technique for paint chips on this kit...have you ever done anything like that? if you're not sure what i mean you can see it explained on his website...
regards,
nick

Kind regards, Nicholas

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 31, 2004 8:30 AM

The ANA 613 is the OD shade most often seen on WW II aircraft. The differences may be slight. If I were building the kit, and planning on building armor also, I would get all three. That way, you can vary the panel & control surface shades without having to mix & match. Paints are relatively inexpensive, and the "extra" shades may come in handy at some point in time. Just a suggestion. Good luck, nick !