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Hi guys!
I'm about to paint my Monogram 1/48 scale B-17 in it's O.D. over neutral grey scheme with the "Outhouse Mouse" markings. I know this particular plane flew many missions so I kind of wanted to show a very well worn look to the model.
I've seen in some pictures where battle weary B-17s almost appeared more like a tannish or brownish color. I understand this to be where the O.D. was very heavily faded and weathered. Does anyone have any suggestions as how to best replicate this color? What are your thoughts?
Thanks!
Eric
I add a light tan/buff color to fade out OD. I've tried other colors for lightening and darkening....best to stick with tans and browns(respectively).
I'll second that.I tried white and my B-17 and it looked a grey colour. Re done and added a tan/buff and was spot on.
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Thanks guys! I kind of had the feeling that would be the route to go but I just wanted to get some verification on that. I was curious to see if there was some sort of consensus.
Last night I checked my paint supplies and I saw that I was completely out of Neutral Grey and I had one crusty old bottle of MM Olive Drab. Time for me to hit the hobby shop!
I'd fade with the aibrush and successive layers of a tan-tinted thinner.. "Pre-fading" a paint color is not nearly as controlable...
Olive drab is 75% yellow and 25% blue. The chroma that fades fastest is red, and that color is not present in OD.
So the effect of the elements on OD has more to do with the finish and durability of the paint than it has to do with the color.
Bleached, faded, worn; whatever the effect, OD really only gets lighter.
Overcoats of the original color with a lightening color will do the trick.
Or you can always use Model Masters faded OD... Just a thought
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Mike
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Butz Or you can always use Model Masters faded OD... Just a thought Flaps up, Mike Rangers Lead The Way
I too have found that to be quite handy even as a separate color on various panels to break up the monochromatic finish. Also, I’m inherently lazy so no mixing, ratios, etc. makes me happy.
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That is great infomation guys, thanks!
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