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NikToo

Member since
March 2006
From: South Coast, UK

RAL 8020 - Afrikabraun

Posted by NikToo on Monday, July 10, 2006 3:25 PM

Having some issues trying to identify a good match for this color. Tamiya XF-57 Buff is supposed to be a close match, with Vallejo Model Color Buff 23 being the equivalent of that. Can't really find a Vallejo Model Air equivalency. Any suggestions? I'd prefer acrylics over enamels.

On the bench: Tamiya 1/48 Tiger I:

Tamiya 1/48 Jagdpanther:

Skybow 1/48 Tiger I Late:

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Bgrigg

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May 2005
From: Left forever

Posted by Bgrigg on Monday, July 10, 2006 3:48 PM

Tom (tho9900) has a link to a Vallejo equivalency chart. TOM! Please post the link again! I promise I'll bookmark it this time! Laugh [(-D]

So long folks!

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NikToo

Member since
March 2006
From: South Coast, UK

Posted by NikToo on Monday, July 10, 2006 3:50 PM

Thanks, I've checked that one, and any other chart I could find which is how I got the connection via Tamiya's XF-57.

On the bench: Tamiya 1/48 Tiger I:

Tamiya 1/48 Jagdpanther:

Skybow 1/48 Tiger I Late:

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NikToo

Member since
March 2006
From: South Coast, UK

Posted by NikToo on Monday, July 10, 2006 4:45 PM

Actually, if anyone knows what's the best match for RAL 8000 and RAL 7027 that'd be more than welcome too.

On the bench: Tamiya 1/48 Tiger I:

Tamiya 1/48 Jagdpanther:

Skybow 1/48 Tiger I Late:

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Phil_H

Member since
August 2005
From: Sydney, Australia

Posted by Phil_H on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 2:46 AM

NikToo,

I just stumbled across another reference which you might find handy.

http://www.ww2modelmaker.com/articlepub/SApaintpt4.htm

PS: If Gunze Acrylics are available where you are, check out H79 Sandy Yellow and H402 Green Brown

Edit: I believe H79 represents the "early" Dark Yellow

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NikToo

Member since
March 2006
From: South Coast, UK

Posted by NikToo on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 9:58 AM

Thanks! That's a great link, interesting read. I found that the Lifecolor WWII German Tanks set has the threee main DAK colors: 8000, 8020 and 7027. Going to give them a whirl as the distributor is near me.

On the bench: Tamiya 1/48 Tiger I:

Tamiya 1/48 Jagdpanther:

Skybow 1/48 Tiger I Late: