Dull Black

I've found that in 1/700, the Polyscale Grimy Black looks like weathered black without looking too dark. You could even mix and match it with some regular flat black or Tamiya flat black to get different tonal values in the same area.

I used NATO black on a 700 scale modern sub; did not look as 'dark" as flat black

gpal wrote:

What do you mean by suck in the light?      EdGrune wrote: Yes, flat black it is.    But on small scale ship models plain old flat black seems to suck in light.   A better choice might be Aircraft Interior Black (from MM) or Grimey Black (in railroad colors).

He means that it is too dark! WS

What do you mean by suck in the light?

 

 

EdGrune wrote:

Yes, flat black it is.    But on small scale ship models plain old flat black seems to suck in light.   A better choice might be Aircraft Interior Black (from MM) or Grimey Black (in railroad colors).

I've found, that on scale model subs, "Model Master" FS 36076 Panzer Gray (spray) and "Model Master" P. Schwarzgrau '39-'43 (Brush) are closest to Navy "Dull Black", in appearance. A coat, of semi-gloss, over that, blends them perfectly, and seals decals.

 

Mike K.

Yes, flat black it is.   

But on small scale ship models plain old flat black seems to suck in light.   A better choice might be Aircraft Interior Black (from MM) or Grimey Black (in railroad colors).