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Tamiya 1/350th Tirpitz

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    November 2005
Tamiya 1/350th Tirpitz
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 4:15 AM
Santa came through and I found Tamiya's 1/350th Tirpitz under the tree Christmas morning. I cracked open the box and have some paint questions for anyone who has built up this kit. Any ideas on what FS numbers are equivalent to Tamiya's vague "Dark Sea Grey," "Dark Grey," "Light Grey," "Deck Tan," "Matt White + Dark Sea Grey," etc? I plan on building it up in the 1943-1944 camouflage pattern. Any assistance would be most appreciated. In the meantime I'm going to be working on the display base. I plan on mounting it on about 20-25 15mm wide walnut stained oak blocks which will be secured to a walnut base approx 30"L x 12"W. Oh, yeah, I also ordered Gold Medal's photo etched detailing kit.
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    January 2003
  • From: Central MI
Posted by therriman on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 8:53 AM
You can order the proper shades from White Ensign Models (in England). They are enamel, work well with the MM thinner. I've bought them from a company here in the states, and from them directly. I recommend buying from them. I had my paints in less than 2 weeks. The US company took 2 months. there web site is: www.whiteensignmodels.com
Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.
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    January 2003
Posted by Jeff Herne on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 10:45 PM
Tim is right, the best route to go is with the WEM paints.

FS595a is a modern standard for colors that are utilized by our current military and other federal agencies. Although there's alot of colors in the fan deck, most of the WW2 colors, especially those that are non-US just aren't there.

I have the 1927 Standard Munsell codes for the German RAL colors, but unless you have access to a 1927 (it must be the 1927 version, not the 1943 version) Munsell book of color, they're meaningless. No one has effectively converted RAL into current Munsell or Meuthen colors, so...

Your eyeballs are probably bleeding by now, huh?

Get the WEM paints, it's great stuff, and even though they're shipping from the UK, it generally takes 3-5 working days to get it in the mail.

Regards,

Jeff Herne
Modelwarships.com
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    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 2:49 AM
I certainly appreciate the input re. White Ensign. Will give them a go, although I still think the English should free Scotland or at the very least, have free Scotch!
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    January 2003
  • From: Central MI
Posted by therriman on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 8:22 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by Dick McC
although I still think the English should free Scotland or at the very least, have free Scotch!


I'll drink to that.

Come to think of it. I'll drink to just about ANYTHING.Tongue [:P]
Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.
  • Member since
    January 2003
Posted by Jeff Herne on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 8:59 AM
Here here! Happy New Year!!

Jeff
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