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  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Peoples Socialist Democratic Republic of Illinois
Posted by Triarius on Thursday, February 9, 2006 11:46 AM
As a retired masonry expert and great fan of Tamiya paint, I can tell you that there isn't one—there are many, and you should use at least a few.

Most bricks, especially older bricks, are not uniform in color if you look carefully. Depending on the appearance you want, various mixes of brown, red, yellow, and buff will work. Small amounts of green or blue should be added to buff, yellows should be dirty, red-browns need a touch of purple. Yellow "common" bricks should be very nonuniform in color, both between and within individual bricks.

Glazed brick and tile should be very uniform in color and very glossy.

Old mortar joints (pre 1920) are usually very white because most of the mortars were hydrated lime—they contained no portland cement. After that date, mortar joints are more often slightly gray to very gray.

If you have any more specific questions, I'll be glad to help.

Ross Martinek A little strangeness, now and then, is a good thing… Wink

  • Member since
    November 2004
  • From: derbyshire england
brick walls
Posted by craig.mason on Thursday, February 9, 2006 9:17 AM
whats the best shade of red tamiya paint to use on a brick wall ?
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