Hi Guys,
Is there a specific paint mix/combination if were to attain the panzer red-oxide primer color using Tamiya paint. I read that some use the Tamiya Hull red. I'm just not sure if I should use it as is or do I need to mix it with another shade, e.g. white. BTW, can anyone post a pic or direct me to a link for an actual red-oxide primer color?
Thanks
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Tamiya hull red (xf-9) for red oxide primer?
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Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 05:41 AM UTC
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Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 06:37 AM UTC
I dont know if I am right but I think it looks reasonably close when I add 40% of Red Brown, german camo to Hull Red. It sort of matches what I used to use in the army, then if you weather it and add filters it looks pretty good.
Give it a go and others may have their own preferences.
John
Give it a go and others may have their own preferences.
John
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Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 07:54 AM UTC
I forgot to mention that in my initial try, I mixed Tamiya hull red + buff and I did not like the result. Here is a sample pic of the color result (look at the clamp/bracket for the cleaning rod)
John: I'll give your suggestion a try and compare the results..
Cheers
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Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 04:57 PM UTC
Heres one shot for you.
http://www.healeyfactory.com.au/!upload_files/images/body%20red%20oxide%20basecoat.jpg
http://www.healeyfactory.com.au/!upload_files/images/body%20red%20oxide%20basecoat.jpg
Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 06:59 PM UTC
Hi there,
Try Humbrol 70 matt - very close.
Al
Try Humbrol 70 matt - very close.
Al
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Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 09:43 PM UTC
What about Tamiya Flat red brown (XF-64)? Looks a tad purple tho
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Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 09:49 PM UTC
I used the hull red for my King Tiger but mixed with a bit of NATO brown (XF-67?) and I'm happy with the results. Looks much like the colour plates/pics I've based the camouflage scheme on.
So I'd say yes...
Martin
So I'd say yes...
Martin
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Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 12:43 AM UTC
how about humbrol 160 (german cam matt) or 113 (rust) or a mixture of both worth a look perhaps
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Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2006 - 03:48 AM UTC
In as much as I want to, I cant seem to find a store here carrying Humbrol paints... . I'll also try your mix Martin.
PvtParts: While looking at the pic you posted, I remembered that I used a Bondo glazing putty that has a similar color...
Cheers
PvtParts: While looking at the pic you posted, I remembered that I used a Bondo glazing putty that has a similar color...
Cheers
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2006 - 02:46 PM UTC
How about this color...I mixed tamiya red-brown (xf64) + flat red (xf7).
Here is the result -- btw, the inset photo is what I also found in the internet as red-oxide primer color...
CHeers
Here is the result -- btw, the inset photo is what I also found in the internet as red-oxide primer color...
CHeers
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Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2006 - 08:48 PM UTC
Thats it!
Posted: Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 08:31 AM UTC
Looks good to me..