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propboy44256
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Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007 - 05:48 PM UTC
Ok, from my last post, regarding scale, Im new to ships, but not new to modeling. What is the essential paint colors i will need when i start diving into ww2 ship building?, seems like everything is grey...Any help is appreciated.

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Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007 - 06:03 PM UTC

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Ok, from my last post, regarding scale, Im new to ships, but not new to modeling. What is the essential paint colors i will need when i start diving into ww2 ship building?, seems like everything is grey...Any help is appreciated.



Hi Johnny!

Well mate, there is no "essential" paint colors, my friend, as each subject you model can be in a different paint measure, depending on the type, year, etc. . .
One of the best and most true paints available on the market today are White Ensign Models Colourcoat line of paints, and are well worth the money. . .best thing to do is to get yourself a ship kit, research completely, and build your paint stash as you go. . .we're always here to help you out ,too, mate!
Cheers,
~Gunny
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Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007 - 08:59 PM UTC
I pretty much build only in 1:350 and will only use White Ensigns Colourcoats. The whole paint range is specificaly designed from actual paint chips. Their labelling of the colours is made easy to, if the colour asks for US Navy 5N navy blue or Mahogony Flight Deck stain, that's exactually what you get, no mixing 60% of this with 40% of that.
Wholly recommended.
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Posted: Monday, January 29, 2007 - 09:31 PM UTC
I use White Ensign Models Colourcoats and happy with them
Consider first if you prefere acrilis or enamel

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Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 04:01 AM UTC
And as far as research on what scheme to use for what ship during which time period, when it comes to the US Navy during WW II, this website is absolutely indispensible!!

http://www.shipcamouflage.com/index.htm

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Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 07:33 AM UTC
I'd start with a basic set and then expand as your interest grows. I use Model Master Acrylic Marine colors for my models.
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Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 08:29 AM UTC
I'm a WEM fan, except they don't brush well at all.

As for your "..seems like everything is grey..." comment, that's what I thought until I looked closer ... ship camo is more complex than that and (unfortunately for me) the balance of real world vs construction vs painting makes modelling very interesting ...

John
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Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 08:21 PM UTC

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I'm a WEM fan, except they don't brush well at all.


John,
WEM paints needs lots of shaking and stiring and if you still have problems with a brush,eg: grabbing, just add a drop or two of good quality thinners. It will make a world of difference.
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Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 09:02 PM UTC
I also use MM acryls for my planes, have not heard of marine colors.. Is there a paint chart for the Acryl Marine colors?


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I'd start with a basic set and then expand as your interest grows. I use Model Master Acrylic Marine colors for my models.
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Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 09:06 PM UTC
Never mind, found it....here is the link if anybody needs it, PDF version

Paint Chart for Acryl Marine


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I also use MM acryls for my planes, have not heard of marine colors.. Is there a paint chart for the Acryl Marine colors?


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I'd start with a basic set and then expand as your interest grows. I use Model Master Acrylic Marine colors for my models.
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