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SM2
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  • From: San Antonio, TX
Navy blue 5-N
Posted by SM2 on Sunday, April 3, 2016 2:52 PM

I'm looking for a spray can version of Navy Blue...I don't own an air brush, and brushing the paint doesn't seem to be the best way.  Anyone know of a source of Navy Blue in a spray can?

 

Jim

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Posted by GMorrison on Sunday, April 3, 2016 4:10 PM

None of the usual forums seem to suggest a good match. I think the closest would be Testors Dark Sea Blue, and not really close.

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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Posted by EdGrune on Monday, April 4, 2016 7:57 AM

GMorrison

None of the usual forums seem to suggest a good match. I think the closest would be Testors Dark Sea Blue, and not really close.

Similar to what Morrison said, but I was going to recommend one of the big box hardware store brands,  Valspar or Painters Touch.  But not close and the finish is gloss vice satin or matte.
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Posted by BlackSheepTwoOneFour on Monday, April 4, 2016 8:58 AM

Why not invest in an airbrush? you can find a nice airbrush/compressor combo set at www.tcpglobal.com. That way you won't have to worry about trying to find a close match to a rattle can version. An airbrush is very easy to use and once you get the hang of it, you will never, ever go back to using rattle cans again.

SM2
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Posted by SM2 on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 3:52 PM

I probably should, but I'm a case of teaching an old dog new tricks.  I've been using spray cans since the mid '70s, and I'm just not sure I want to take the time to master an air brush.  On the other hand, the idea of brushing navy blue and haze gray onto a 1/350 USS Missouri doesn't thrill me, either.  Thanks to all for the assistance...

 

Jim

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    December 2002
Posted by Dreadnought52 on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 12:32 PM
I have been using Model Master Intermediate Blue #1920. It is lighter than true 5N but in most cases you will want to lighten the 5N anyway for scale effect. Try it and see if you like it.
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Posted by rdiaz on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 1:11 PM

You could use a pulverizer. Not that different from a spray can...

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Posted by Tanker - Builder on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 2:16 PM

Hmm.

 I could be wrong but could'nt you use flat sea blue or Blue Angel Blue ? T.B.

SM2
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Posted by SM2 on Thursday, April 28, 2016 8:28 PM

Dreadnought52
I have been using Model Master Intermediate Blue #1920. It is lighter than true 5N but in most cases you will want to lighten the 5N anyway for scale effect. Try it and see if you like it.
 

I'm going to look at Intermediate Blue, if for no other reason other than the Navy Blue does look kinda dark, particularly with a coat of clear on it.  I'm trying to stay away from enamels because of the extended drying time, but I'll check it out--thanks!

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