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General Ship Modeling: Painting & Color Schemes
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Haze Grey suggestions
sdk10159
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Posted: Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 06:58 AM UTC
Hi guys,

I need some paint advice and opinion. What’s the best color match for WWII US Haze grey?. I used Tamiya Sky Grey to paint the helmets for the PT Boat crew and other Navy items and it just doesn’t look “Correct”.

I usually use Tamiya paints, but I’m thinking of Trying Vallejo paints. So any recommendations would be great.

Steve
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Posted: Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 07:17 AM UTC
I used the Polly Scale acrylics for the Missouri and was really happy with the results

http://www.testors.com/catalog_item.asp?itemNbr=400
Gunny
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Posted: Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 07:39 AM UTC
IMHO Steve, by far the most true would be John'sColourcoats...they are available from a few outlets on our side of the pond too...probably won't get much more "correct", mate!
sdk10159
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Posted: Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 08:50 AM UTC
Hi Mark,

Just to make sure. Your link sent me to White Ensign Models ColourCoats, but your reply mentioned JOhn's Colourcoats. I just want to make sure you meant WEM.

Steve
Gunny
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Posted: Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 10:13 AM UTC
Both in the same, mate! (John Snyder, WEM)
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