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Old 02-11-2009, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by KCStephens View Post
Rick,
I just use cheap 'ol acrylic craft paint. To make choosing a color easier I made a cheat sheet that shows a sample swatch of each of my colors. Most of the time I'm able to just pick one color that's close enough. If not, I can generally get the color pretty darn close by mixing just two colors together. On this build I'm mixing a little camel into a color called "olivine" green.
WOW a man who is not afraid to mess with paint. The color chart is a excellent idea. One of the things that makes paper models so fun is the coloring. I have bought so much art supplies until my wife thinks I am a painter. I like the name of the colors you are using to match the kit colors. I think colors that do not at least come close, take away from the build. Now don't get me wrong, do what is best for you, I just as I see you too, like to get in the ballpark on the color. Good work and I am watching your thread. I like the subject you picked.:D Rick
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