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Trumpeter DF-21 missle launcher color
morso484
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Alabama, United States
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Posted: Sunday, May 08, 2011 - 05:09 PM UTC
While looking for something different to work on, I found the Trumpeter Chinese DF-21 Missle launcher at the bottom of my pile and thought "Why not". So if this has already been answered, please bear with me. The instructions say the color is "Olive Drab", or whatever they think is olive drab. So what color would be a good starting point for this kit? I prefer to use Testors/MM enamels, but would consider others for a good match.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
MusicOn
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Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 12:41 PM UTC
From pictures I've seen, looks like Tamiya Olive Green lightened with a little Buff, maybe 10:1 might do the trick. Olive Drab sounds too dark/brown to me.
morso484
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Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 01:28 PM UTC
Thanks for the info, sounds like a good starting point, I agree about the regular Olive Drab.
lukiftian
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Posted: Saturday, May 14, 2011 - 10:52 AM UTC
I have seen photos of these with turn of the century 3-4 colour camo.

I believe the Pakistanis use this system as well.

In ModelMaster, 50:50 Euro Dark green and Forest Green, lightened with Radome Tan as required, for the basic Chinese version.
morso484
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Posted: Monday, May 16, 2011 - 10:19 AM UTC
Thanks, any place in particular where I might find some photos?
Mike
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