Painting the USS Missouri

Check other manufacterers for the correct shade of color.

I ran into the same problem last year, but eventually things get restocked and you can get going again--although it does delay things and is frustrating.  I simply bought what I could, when I could, until I had everything I needed.  I also bought at least three tins of each color, to carry though the lean times.

It looks like everyone is out of 20-B Deck Blue (including WEM themselves), but here's a link where at least 5-N and 5-H are still available in the USA.

http://shop.warshiphobbies.com/WWII-US-Navy-Colors_c360.htm

Fair winds and following seas.

I'm painting my 1/350 USS New Jersey (1943: open bridge) in Measure 21 and have been using the Lifecolor deck blue and their Navy Blue 5-N.  One problem that I encountered is that of scale effect; the 5-N looked too dark with the Deck Blue.  My solution was to mix it equally with MM Intermediate Blue, which has given me satisfactory results with just the right amount of contrast.  I am very happy with the results.

I order my Lifecolor paints through Pacific Front Hobbies.  I have yet to wait more than a week for backorders on paint.  I know that WEM paints are excellent, but I prefer to use acrylics.  It's simply a personal choice.

Bill 

If interested, I found a deck blue wooden deck for the Tamiya 1/350 Missouri by ArtwoxModels, set AW 10039.  The photo makes it appear too light, but, I ordered one anyway.  I'll let you all know after I get it.

Bill

Thanks Bill,

I was able to locate a store in California that sells the WEM tinlets. They should be on the way. Let me know about the deck though as it might be an option in the future 

My pleasure.

Bill

Good luck trying to find paint,ive been looking for about 6mo.I went with Model Master navy blue gray and the Pontos wood deck.This is my first plastic build.

Squid