Category: Technique
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RAF Ocean Grey: a good hobby paint match?
May 2013 One thing I’ve noticed is that my two most popular posts are about paint color. I’ve recently been asked about Ocean Grey, so I’ve decided to provide my assessment of those paints as well. I switched to acrylics a few years back and this analysis was done to find the right matches to…
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RAF Dark Earth: A good hobby paint match?
13 October, 2013As promised below, I’ve added a photo comparing the appearance of Vallejo 921 to Humbrol 29. The Dark Green is both cases is Vallejo 893. All paint was air brushed. Both models have a coat of Future/Klear as a varnish to ensure the sheen is the same. As I mentioned below, Vallejo 921…
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RAF Dark Green: a good hobby paint match?
5 May 2013 Edit: I’ve completed my switch to acrylics, and have looked at more paints to match RAF Dark Green. I’ve also acquired a copy of British Aviation Colours of World War Two, Crown Copyright, 1976. My edition has the color chips in a fold-out in the back. I checked my acrylic paint samples,…