AFV Painting & Weathering
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
Answers to questions about the right paint scheme or tips for the right effect.
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Real Color

brekinapez

Joined: July 26, 2013
KitMaker: 2,272 posts
Armorama: 1,860 posts

Posted: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 - 01:45 AM UTC
They may have accurate colors but there are issues with them like any other paints. A fellow who has been testing them out found they aren't as easy to use the hairspray method as some paints are, so be aware you may need to spend some time experimenting.

retiredyank

Joined: June 29, 2009
KitMaker: 11,610 posts
Armorama: 7,843 posts

Posted: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 - 02:00 AM UTC
I ordered mine from michtoy.com a few days ago. They shipped them, yesterday; and I am expecting them, tomorrow.

sgtreef

Joined: March 01, 2002
KitMaker: 6,043 posts
Armorama: 4,347 posts

Posted: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 - 03:20 AM UTC
Which would be a good color for a M1A2 and beyond, all desert paint scheme?
From these true colors?
From these true colors?

barrowb98

Joined: April 20, 2015
KitMaker: 119 posts
Armorama: 119 posts

Posted: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 - 03:26 AM UTC
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Which would be a good color for a M1A2 and beyond, all desert paint scheme?
From these true colors?
CARC Tan. RC079

barrowb98

Joined: April 20, 2015
KitMaker: 119 posts
Armorama: 119 posts

Posted: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 - 03:28 AM UTC
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Are they available in the U S yet ?
We've got them https://www.megahobby.com/products/real-colors-acrylic-lacquer-paint-10-ml-ak-interactive.html
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