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Model Air Colours for Firefly Ic
KellyZak
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Posted: Monday, August 14, 2017 - 03:21 AM UTC
Hi everyone,
I am about to start work on Dragon's Firefly Ic, first Allied armour build in a few years, and need suggestions for paint colour. I have recently fallen in love with the Model Air Line of paints for airbrushing, any ideas on what colours of the line to use? I've checked on the site for some info in the forums and I realize I could be opening up the debate can here
Any colours to mix? I am thinking of a lighter shade of the Olive Drab because I will end up darkening it with washes, etc. I do have a bottle of 71.137 US Light Green, would this be enough or would it need a little darkening up?
TotemWolf
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Posted: Monday, August 14, 2017 - 03:30 AM UTC
Vallejo claims their Model Air 71.020 German Green as a match for SSC 15, which is the color of the Sherman Firefly.


KellyZak
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Posted: Monday, August 14, 2017 - 04:27 AM UTC
Thank you, I see it's called Green Brown, pretty dark, but should do the job, thanks again!
SgtRam
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Posted: Monday, August 14, 2017 - 05:51 AM UTC
For all British SSC 15 vehicles, I use 71.043 US Olive Drab, then apply light brown filters after.
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