Something that has probably been covered quite a lot I imagine, but I am need of some opinions.
I will be doing Aus Cam on a Sci Fi Vehicle I am doing. I have purchased the AK Aus Cam Range, but feel as if the Black and Tan do not match or come close to the real deal.
I have also purchased (but still waiting) on Mouse house which looks very very close.
The downside to that is I have not worked with Enamel before and it is recommended to use Lacquer Thinner to thin it down for a Airbrush. Has anybody ad any experience on the Ratio mix?
And last of all without MIXING is there any colours that are exact in Acrylic?
Kind regards, Punisher.
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OzPunisher
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Monday, March 27, 2017 - 01:02 PM UTC
Pave-Hawk
Western Australia, Australia
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Posted: Monday, March 27, 2017 - 01:11 PM UTC
Just looked at my AK aussie set which I haven't had a chance to use, and the "Australian Black" looks very blue to my eye.
Mind you, looks like I got a dodgy set, as both the Olive Drab and Tan colours, are both more of a mid stone.
For black, Tamiya NATO black(I forget the code) seems pretty close to what I remember from working around vehicles and equipment, though you might even be able to go a little bit lighter.
Most the vehicles I was around were badly faded, and paint tended to end up with a chalky residue. They didn't get touched up unless there was actual damage and risk of rust on exposed metal.
Mind you, looks like I got a dodgy set, as both the Olive Drab and Tan colours, are both more of a mid stone.
For black, Tamiya NATO black(I forget the code) seems pretty close to what I remember from working around vehicles and equipment, though you might even be able to go a little bit lighter.
Most the vehicles I was around were badly faded, and paint tended to end up with a chalky residue. They didn't get touched up unless there was actual damage and risk of rust on exposed metal.
BigSplashBear
Australia
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Posted: Monday, March 27, 2017 - 01:47 PM UTC
Go Mouse House - is pretty good looking.
Leo AS1 using MHE paints as base
https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=16947&p=albums&album=26991
Repainted Bushmaster at AWM
https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=16947&p=albums&album=31479
Trial vehicle at Puckapunyal - faded
https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=16947&p=albums&album=31464
Mix. I thinned MHE enamels with Humbrol enamel thinners 70:30 - thinners being 30%.
Hope that helps.
Best wishes,
Craig
Leo AS1 using MHE paints as base
https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=16947&p=albums&album=26991
Repainted Bushmaster at AWM
https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=16947&p=albums&album=31479
Trial vehicle at Puckapunyal - faded
https://www.scalemates.com/profiles/mate.php?id=16947&p=albums&album=31464
Mix. I thinned MHE enamels with Humbrol enamel thinners 70:30 - thinners being 30%.
Hope that helps.
Best wishes,
Craig
OzPunisher
Victoria, Australia
Joined: January 24, 2017
KitMaker: 7 posts
Armorama: 6 posts
Joined: January 24, 2017
KitMaker: 7 posts
Armorama: 6 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 - 10:03 AM UTC
Hey guys, Paint arrived today! Will give it a go thanks for the reply