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    #1

    another paint conversion question

    Having consulted the ultimate paint conversion chart I cannot find a Tamiya equivalent for Humbrol 77 Dust grey. Does anyone know of one please? It's for the lighter colour of my camouflage for my mk 16 spitfire. The instructions say dark green and dust grey (77).

    Thanks

    Aidan
  • Ian M
    Administrator
    • Dec 2008
    • 18269
    • Ian
    • Falster, Denmark

    #2
    hmm Humbrol says that 77 is Navy Blue and that ain't right!

    If its Humbrol you want I think its medium sea Grey (167) you need, or Ocean grey (106)

    Ian M
    Group builds

    Bismarck

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    • Guest

      #3
      Originally posted by \
      hmm Humbrol says that 77 is Navy Blue and that ain't right!If its Humbrol you want I think its medium sea Grey (167) you need, or Ocean grey (106)

      Ian M
      Thanks Ian. To be honest I'll use whichever paint I have in stock though it does not look like I'll be in luck. I've had so many setbacks with this kit that I'm just wanting to finish it. (Does anyone else ever feel that way?) I have a larger range of Tamiya paints than I do Humbrol so it looks like I'll have to go out and buy some.

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      • Ian M
        Administrator
        • Dec 2008
        • 18269
        • Ian
        • Falster, Denmark

        #4
        Ocean Grey = tamiya XF82

        Medium Sea Grey = tamiya 83

        if thats any help

        Ian M
        Group builds

        Bismarck

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        • Guest

          #5
          Originally posted by \
          Ocean Grey = tamiya XF82Medium Sea Grey = tamiya 83

          if thats any help

          Ian M
          Thanks Ian - it is. I have neither in stock however!

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          • stona
            SMF Supporters
            • Jul 2008
            • 9889

            #6
            Tamiya released the colours Ian has given to go with the original 1/32 Mk IX kit. They are the colours you want if you must use Tamiya. They also released the Dark Green XF 81.

            These are all standard RAF Day Fighter Scheme colours and are applicable to many RAF fighters.It might be worth the investment!

            Cheers

            Steve

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