Where is the best place to get the paints as my local store has closed?
As KT11 is on the LARGE size I will require a lot compared to my 1/16 models.
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Graham Conabeare
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Hi guys
Where is the best place to get the paints as my local store has closed?
As KT11 is on the LARGE size I will require a lot compared to my 1/16 models.
Where is the best place to get the paints as my local store has closed?
As KT11 is on the LARGE size I will require a lot compared to my 1/16 models.
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Will Roberts
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Hello Graham,
I see that nobody has replied to your thread yet and that maybe because this question is raised so many times and we all have our own preference on type of paint and colour.
I assume from the fact that you model 1/16th tanks that you know the colour you need and that it is likely to be either Dunkelgelb (RAL 7028) overall or possibly Olivgrun (RAL 6003).
Many people go to the Car paint specialists and take a sample of the colour they require and ask them to match it and many can actually provide the paint in aerosal cans. They normally require cash up front and I expect the results can be mixed. Do not rely on the RAL colour chart because it has changed since 1945 and 7028 no longer exists anyway
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My preferred way is to use White Ensign Models paint (I regard these as the most accurate) and buy sufficient pots to paint the whole vehicle. These paints are enamel but at least when I need to touch the vehicle up or add new parts I don't have to worry about having more paint mixed or matched correctly. I know this is not the cheapest method but if you are paying £4000 for a tank what is £75 on getting the correct colour paint. Of course you need an airbrush, light wind and a lot of patience for this method.
Send me a PM if you want any more info.
Kind regards,
Will.
I see that nobody has replied to your thread yet and that maybe because this question is raised so many times and we all have our own preference on type of paint and colour.
I assume from the fact that you model 1/16th tanks that you know the colour you need and that it is likely to be either Dunkelgelb (RAL 7028) overall or possibly Olivgrun (RAL 6003).
Many people go to the Car paint specialists and take a sample of the colour they require and ask them to match it and many can actually provide the paint in aerosal cans. They normally require cash up front and I expect the results can be mixed. Do not rely on the RAL colour chart because it has changed since 1945 and 7028 no longer exists anyway
.My preferred way is to use White Ensign Models paint (I regard these as the most accurate) and buy sufficient pots to paint the whole vehicle. These paints are enamel but at least when I need to touch the vehicle up or add new parts I don't have to worry about having more paint mixed or matched correctly. I know this is not the cheapest method but if you are paying £4000 for a tank what is £75 on getting the correct colour paint. Of course you need an airbrush, light wind and a lot of patience for this method.
Send me a PM if you want any more info.
Kind regards,
Will.
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Graham Conabeare
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Hi Will
Thanks for you reply, the paint I used on my 1/16 was the Tamiya spray can now withdrawn (E.U.again) I have found this site I don't know if anyone has any knowledge or delt with them http://www.kommiss.com/product_info.php ... anguage=en.
Thanks again
Graham
Thanks for you reply, the paint I used on my 1/16 was the Tamiya spray can now withdrawn (E.U.again) I have found this site I don't know if anyone has any knowledge or delt with them http://www.kommiss.com/product_info.php ... anguage=en.
Thanks again
Graham
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Jeffrey Goff
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Hi Graham check out this site for paint
this is the ebay number 370157495050
and the seller is HEERESZEUGAMT, 400ml spray can, four times the size of Tamiya, approx 9 Euros, if you read the blurb, which is also in English, it is supposed to have the same properties as the original paint, I am using it on my 222 build, it is very quick drying and covers well
regards
Jeff
this is the ebay number 370157495050
and the seller is HEERESZEUGAMT, 400ml spray can, four times the size of Tamiya, approx 9 Euros, if you read the blurb, which is also in English, it is supposed to have the same properties as the original paint, I am using it on my 222 build, it is very quick drying and covers well
regards
Jeff
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Graham Conabeare
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