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Discussions on specific A/C building techniques.
LIFECOLOR help needed....
Lucky13
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Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 02:30 PM UTC
Since I'd like try to use one color to save trouble if possible, I have looked at LIFECOLOR and other to see which matches which.....almost succeeded.
There's a couple that I couldn't match to LIFECOLOR though.

Tamiya X-28 Park Green
Tamiya XF-51 Khaki Drab
Tamiya XF-56 Metallic Grey
Tamiya XF-63 German Grey
Tamiya AS-20 Insignia White

What are your suggestions people? Should I maybe just go with Tamiay's where I can't find a match to LIFECOLOR?

Thanks for your help!
Bigskip
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Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 06:49 PM UTC
Jan

I use a selection of different manufacturers paint to get the best match/feel for the colour i want. This includes use of both enamels and acrylics.

I think if you try to stick to one type you may limit yourself

Andy
Lucky13
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Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 07:06 PM UTC
Ok Andy. Thanks for your advice!
I think that I still want to stick with acrylics though.
What other makes do you recommend?
Bigskip
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Posted: Friday, January 19, 2007 - 12:16 AM UTC
I use either tamyia or the xtracylics - These are a Hannants brand i think, but Lee at Military-precision also sells them. They brush paint a bit better than the tamy acryls as well. Both types airbrush very well.

Andy
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