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World War II: Japan
Aircraft of Japan in WWII.
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IJN Gray
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Posted: Thursday, June 02, 2005 - 09:38 AM UTC
Hey guys. I use MM paint and I am looking for IJN gray. I have IJA gray, but it looks to dark. Help!
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Posted: Thursday, June 02, 2005 - 10:50 AM UTC
Hi Gator,

I do not have any MM IJN gray but the darkness may not be a problem.

If you have not been to J-Aircraft.com, I highly recommend it. J-Aircraft MSG Boards Some of the contributors include a man who does research & restoration for the Smithsonian; additionally, Mr. Thorpe, author of the two tomes IJAAF Colors & Markings and IJNAF Color & Markings has begun contributing. Here is their research board: Research

Having presented those, let me tell you that new research, including posting of actual artifacts of preserved Japanese acft parts, have changed the idea of IJN gray. Evidence now shows that it is not so much a gray, but a gray-green much like Luftwaffe RLM 02, or even light olive.

I'll leave it at that and let you start viewing the links above.
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