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Anyone else have trouble finding the paint colors for a model??

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  • Member since
    August 2010
  • From: Maine
Anyone else have trouble finding the paint colors for a model??
Posted by Goodness180 on Thursday, September 9, 2010 10:51 AM

Hello,

usually before i buy a model i do some research based on what the marking details say for the paint colors but often i have issues finding the paint colors listed with the model.  Such as Fiery Red, or Patina Green.  Is it just me??  Am i interpreting these colors correctlly???

 

Here is a link to a model that im looking into buying with the colors

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXZCE3&P=7

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 9, 2010 10:53 AM

...no...

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    February 2010
  • From: Burlington,Iowa
Posted by hawkeye2an_L-Bird_fan on Thursday, September 9, 2010 11:00 AM

With a subject like that you are not likely to find an exact match. Not enough modelers buying that paint. Your best option is to buy something close and try to add whatever color needs to be added. Mixing paint to match odd colors is an art, the only way to get better at it is to do it. The more you do the better you will get. Don't let it stop you from buying it and doing the best you can. Good luck with the build !!!

  • Member since
    August 2010
  • From: Maine
Posted by Goodness180 on Thursday, September 9, 2010 11:12 AM

Cool thank you.  I actually just found this Paint guide and it gives alternate paints are they usually accurate?

http://store.alshobbyshop.com/docs/revell_paint_guide.pdf

 

  • Member since
    February 2010
  • From: Burlington,Iowa
Posted by hawkeye2an_L-Bird_fan on Thursday, September 9, 2010 12:44 PM

That's a very useful guide.

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    August 2010
  • From: Maine
Posted by Goodness180 on Thursday, September 9, 2010 7:54 PM

Cool thanks.

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Friday, September 10, 2010 9:43 AM

Oil and acrylic painters (artists) mix paint all the time.  Look for a book at the library that gives tips on the process.  And maybe buy a color wheel at an art store as an aid to mixing paint.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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