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Correct Model Master colors for U.S. WW II airplane?

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    February 2014
Posted by dflu78 on Thursday, May 29, 2014 9:05 AM

Yep go with Stick if you want MM. On a side note I think the best OD I've seen is the Mr. Color. But that's to my eye. And frankly, OD is all over the map anyway.

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Posted by stikpusher on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 11:03 AM

Youre welcome! I look forward to seeing your build of that kit on here.

 

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Posted by Phantom Fan on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 10:48 AM

Thanks for the info! Seeing how the Black Bullet crashed after just a few flights, I think the "newer" colors will be much closer to the real thing! :)

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    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 3:15 AM

WWII era Olive Drab 41, when new, is actually closer to MM Green Drab FS 34086. The Light Gray is MM Neutral Gray FS 36270 or AMC Gray FS 36173 (a better match for new)

 

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U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

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Correct Model Master colors for U.S. WW II airplane?
Posted by Phantom Fan on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 11:13 PM

I don't typically build WW II planes, but I couldn't resist such an unusual subject as Special Hobby's XP-56 Black Bullet (Second prototype). However, the instructions aren't very helpful in determining what paints to use - it just gives the rather broad "olive drab" & "light grey." What are the proper Model Master paints to use for WWII  "olive drab" & "light grey" (the O.D. I have seems too light when compared to photos). Thanks!

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