I need the best Tamiya paint mix to match dunkelgelb...

I like a mix of 50% XF-60 Dark Yellow and 50% XF-55 Deck Tan.

Hi Steve.  Before I say anything I have to add the disclaimer...

This post is by no means or in no way meant to start, perpetuate or attempt to conclude the arguments that too many time arises form the discussion of "correct color"  Been there, done that, wore the t-short and ate the hamburger.

OK... so... back to my pal Steve.  All I will do is give you an example and formula for what I use. This is Tamiya d.yellow, white and buff at about 40/50/10.  the photo shows it bit darker than it is in the flesh... er... in the plastic.  If I go lighter I increase the white and buff equally.

Marc:  I didn't realize dunkelgelb color was a hush-hush topic....I just know I HATE Dark Yellow stright-up.  I rdo ecall liking your mix! but Phil_H's mix sounds almost identical without the third color.  I'll probably start there...thanks for checking in!

Phil H has you WELL covered - imo it's the best shade of Dunky you'll find! Iirc, Phil actually recommended this mix to me when I first started a few years back as like you, I was finding that colours sold a Dark Yellow by Tamiya and Gunze were waaaay too Green.

Personally I use a mix comprising of 50% XF-59 Dark Yellow and 50% XF-55 Deck Tan.

I do like to alter the mix from build to build and I'll perhaps add a bit of white to the mix or use 60% Dark Yellow and 40% Deck Tan.

Just get an empty Tamiya bottle, clean it all out and half fill it with either colour. I use a 10ml barrel syringe if I want to be exact in my %'s (there is 10ml of paint in a Tamiya bottle).

I've just seen the new 'Lifecolour Late War German Cammo set' which, apparently is the best match for late war cammo you can get and I think I might buy that set for the paintwork on my latest wip Italian 1944 Tiger I.

Vallejo Model Air Dark Yellow looks ok (I have some but haven't tried it yet) as does their Model Colour which may benefit from mixing with a touch of Model Colour White? Don't try mixing Model Air & Model Colour together as it just doesn't work!

Best of luck,

Ben

Hinksy:  Thanks for the confirmation on Phil_H's mix. I'm well stocked on the XF-60 but I better check on the Deck Tan!  MAN, I'm fired up to start painting!!

Phil_H/ Hinksy:  Thanks again for that mix...It is FANTASTIC!!!...I'll be sure to note it for future builds too.

Hi Steve,

I spray straight dark yellow,and when weathered its the best for my money.

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I use about 70% Dark Yellow and 30% Buff. It seems too light, but after all the washed, filters, clear coats, it will darken up.

SMJ....Thanks for asking this question.

I just used Hinskey's mix of 50% XF-59 Dark Yellow and 50% XF-55 Deck Tan on my Bergepanzer and she looks SWEEEEEEEET!

IBuild148: You're welcome...and I agree, this mix is a ringer!!!