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Correct colors for the Kirov Battle Cruiser
DrPlastic
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Posted: Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 03:47 AM UTC
What are the correct deck and hull colors for the Soviet Kirov battle cruisers? I am building the Trumpeter 1/700 scale Kirov (first pressing). Is there any good resources available? Is White ensign available here in the states?

Thanks
skipper
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Posted: Monday, December 28, 2009 - 12:03 AM UTC
Hi Scott

Yes, I would advise WEM Colourcoats range:
WEMCC M13 Russian Navy Deck Red (decks)
WEMCC M11 Russian Northern Fleet Grey (vertical surfaces)
WEMCC M** (sorry got a blotch of paint over it) Russian Navy Deck Green (where needed)

Hope this helps
Rui
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Posted: Monday, December 28, 2009 - 12:56 AM UTC
Ahoy, Scott!

Rui hit the nail spot on, mate, and to answer your second question, yes WEM Colourcoats are available in the US...try these:

Battlefleet Models

Snyder and Short


And for a good online reference thread, try this one!


DrPlastic
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Posted: Monday, December 28, 2009 - 09:44 AM UTC
Thanks. Are there any color matches for more current paints like model master or Humbrol available? How about mixing ratios to custom mix paint. I would rather try to use what I have in my vast (over 300 jars) assortment. Thanks again
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