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Post by Marco on Sept 29, 2021 16:54:38 GMT
Indeed Ian. I extract this from tanks-encyclopedia.com "The confusion may have come from veterans accounts. A tank crew member who had served with 7th RTR in 1940-41,recollected that their tanks being “a god awful shade of blue”. I suspect that given a few weeks in the dust, heat and high UV of the desert, the paints would weather to a very different appearance to their “official” tone."But I think that's completely different of this "sky blue" we see in museums... After all, I'm still liking the blue... If anyone want a bit more information about the "Queen", can find here: tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/gb/infantry_tank_matilda_ii.php |
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Post by Marco on Sept 29, 2021 17:28:21 GMT
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Post by Boots on Sept 29, 2021 18:44:00 GMT
From the Mike starmer guide Tamiya mix : BS.28 Silver Grey There is going to be at least one happy bunny out there now. This is the official colour used as one of the disrupters with Slate in the 'Caunter' scheme. In use on all types of AFVs and other vehicles in Egypt from mid to late 1940 till cancelled in December 1941. Mix: 7pts XF21 + 1pt XF19 +1pt XF4. Be careful with XF4 as even a little too much will throw this colour far too green. Err on the light side. I got this yesterday and ran a couple of test shots today. BS 64 Portland Stone Tamiya colours OK the next desert colour. BS 64 Portland Stone Tamiya mix: 6 pts XF2 + 1 pt XF3 + 1 pt XF57. It could stand a fraction more XF2 and perhaps a fraction less XF57 but if I tweaked it then the proportions of the other colours would be realy silly. Tamiya mix : BS.34 Slate At last the final colour for Caunter. After a lot of failed attempts it has turned out to be an easy mix. This colour was specified as the darkest colour to be used on vehicles painted with the Caunter scheme. Came into use in 1940 and apparently retained as one of the alternative colours to be used with the 1942 patterns. Mix: 1prt XF24 + 1 prt XF4. This is a fraction dark compared to the standard but a touch of white or light grey will tone it down. HTH or confuses the issue mate  |
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Post by Marco on Sept 29, 2021 19:13:18 GMT
Thanks Boots! The slate I have from AMMO (I don't know why this color is in their "figures range"). Looking at the bottle, que color is very good. About the portland and the infamous silver grey, I'll research the equivalences in AMMO or VA - that's easy to buy here.  |
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Post by Boots on Sept 29, 2021 19:19:38 GMT
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Post by PorcoRosso on Sept 30, 2021 17:31:49 GMT
Nice one Marco. I made one a few years ago when it was first released. I think it was the 300th release from Tamiya.
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Post by Marco on Sept 30, 2021 17:52:17 GMT
Cheers Joe! Yes, it was the 300th release, but mine isn't the special edition.
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Post by dukemaddog on Oct 1, 2021 23:23:30 GMT
This is gonna be fun to watch. Bring it on Marco!
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Post by Marco on Oct 4, 2021 11:58:38 GMT
Thanks a lot Duke! Welcome on board bro!
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Post by Marco on Oct 4, 2021 16:34:27 GMT
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 4, 2021 17:54:49 GMT
That looks excellent, Marco!
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Post by Boots on Oct 4, 2021 18:01:52 GMT
Certainly does Marco ..........  |
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Post by Marco on Oct 4, 2021 18:02:14 GMT
Thanks a lot Ian!!!
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Post by Marco on Oct 4, 2021 18:03:04 GMT
Wow, Boots in stealth mode Cheers mate! |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Oct 4, 2021 19:52:58 GMT
Nice paint job Marco
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Post by Marco on Oct 4, 2021 20:02:16 GMT
Thanks a lot Joe!
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Post by Si B on Oct 4, 2021 20:10:59 GMT
looking the biznizz right there  |
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Post by Marco on Oct 4, 2021 20:12:36 GMT
Thank you mate!
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Post by dukemaddog on Oct 4, 2021 20:54:35 GMT
Paint looks excellent! You got this man!
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