Nordjylland, Denmark
Joined: January 30, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, July 07, 2019 - 08:55 PM UTC
Suggestions for paint for a British Centurion in the mid-50`ties??
It’s going to be for a factory delivery vehicle of a late production MkIII/Mk5
Warszawa, Poland
Joined: March 26, 2003
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Posted: Sunday, July 07, 2019 - 11:27 PM UTC
Pawel "Vodnik" Krupowicz
Professional Certified Rivet Counter.
Nordjylland, Denmark
Joined: January 30, 2006
KitMaker: 613 posts
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Posted: Sunday, July 07, 2019 - 11:58 PM UTC
I know
But which brand/paint is closest?
The color varied through the decades.
England - North West, United Kingdom
Joined: March 30, 2006
KitMaker: 195 posts
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Posted: Monday, July 08, 2019 - 10:51 AM UTC
You can't go wrong with any of them then, the factorys ordered the paint locally so the is variable difference between them as pigments were still in short supply.
Quebec, Canada
Joined: January 01, 2004
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Posted: Monday, July 08, 2019 - 10:59 AM UTC
If you use Tamiya paint try a 50/50 mix of Olive Green and Olive Drab. Also add a bit of Clear Gloss.
Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
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Posted: Monday, July 08, 2019 - 08:11 PM UTC
Deep Bronze Green SCC 224
Tamiya Mix: 8pts XF5 + 5pts XF62. It was a satin paint so a clear satin top coat gives the best result.
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.
Warszawa, Poland
Joined: March 26, 2003
KitMaker: 4,342 posts
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Posted: Monday, July 08, 2019 - 08:41 PM UTC
Quoted Text
I know
But which brand/paint is closest?
In my opinion Mr.Paint MRP-341 is closest to the real thing (at least to the official BS color chip).
Pawel "Vodnik" Krupowicz
Professional Certified Rivet Counter.
Illinois, United States
Joined: March 18, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, July 09, 2019 - 03:17 AM UTC

#491
Missouri, United States
Joined: April 06, 2016
KitMaker: 602 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, July 09, 2019 - 03:40 AM UTC
I used Vallejo's Bronze green. Came out looking not bad at all.
Currently working on: Multiple Campaigns :P