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Edge_Master
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Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 12:56 PM UTC
I was wondering if my Humbrol - Matt 169 is close enough for olive drab? Or even my Matt 116

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Drader
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Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 02:39 PM UTC
Humbrol/Revell mix suggested here

US OD

H116 is a Vietnam-era aircraft colour FS34079, not sure about H169. H159 is their attempt at British SCC15 which should be greener than OD.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 03:08 PM UTC
I don't know the answer specifically. What I'd like to add to the thread is that there are variations to a color. There may be very slight variations to a color based on who manufactured it (not much), the bigger variation comes when it is applied in the field and weathered.
You can get away with something 'close' if it's a field weathered situation.
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