The Printed colors .
Now , here's where we probably differ or will differ on something basic . I have the S.M.S. Kronprinz - In 1/200 .I think I may be repeating myself on the kit ,but here goes .
The kit is printed in a medium light / dark grey .( RLM Grey perhaps ) It's a pretty close match . For the ERA I think that is wrong . I painted mine a Light German Uniform gray/green . It matched the one color picture I had , from a model ship book .
Anyway , the bottom is a nice rich bright red . Way to red for a warship in my opinion . I painted it TESTORS RUST
Now those of you who are thinking of trying paper .If you do this it won't matter .Spray a light coat of Any good CRAFT clear on the sheets Before you start .
Craft clear remains more flexible than say TESTORS and Rustoleum .
You see , when you do this ,it allows you to correct the color later in the build , also the paper cuts better and cleaner . the clear acts Kind of like a binder I guess .
I can't emphasize enough that whatever you choose, Do Not use anything other than fresh X - Acto blades and very sharp small , slim scissors for doing this modeling .
Now the biggest thing to do is gather up all the pieces and get it as far as it's plastic sister .( That one is almost ready to deck ) Gosh , do I need more hours in the day .
I thought retirement days let you do stuff you like longer , Boy ,was I wrong ! T.B.