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RGB color for metal surface
I own some models from Kranich and Variant of the former GDR. The Kranich ones were printed in 1/50 on metal foil and can be scanned with some preparation to avoid reflection of the foil. The Variant ones are film negatives. They can be scanned and may be re-arranged to any size. I work with CorelDraw to rescale and adjust the lines, which is no more a problem. But ...
... I haven't found yet the appropriate RGB color for bare metal surfaces. Does anybody have suggestions? I attach an image of one of the models, where I filled the respective parts with 40% gray. From my point of view it is to dark but I found no better solution than e.g. 30, 35 or 40% gray. Old Rutz
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Re: RGB color for metal surface
Try 230,232,250
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Re: RGB color for metal surface
For me, reproducing metal surface is one of the most difficult tasks.
Applying a gradient could surely help. Reflections are important for a metal surface. Otherwise, what about take a pic of a metallic real surface and apply it?
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Re: RGB color for metal surface
Thank you for the suggestions!
I found the code for silver myself but was not happy - it's to blue. I nevertheless printed one sheet (see image 1) nad it is still rather blue than anything else. Image 2 shows a comparison to the metal print of one of the Modelik models. I believe I will scan this model and try to do as suggested by Papermakeit. Another possibility is the surface of the Tu-128 published by Hobby Model (image 3). It will takesome time and more important things have to be completed before ...
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Re: RGB color for metal surface
Gremir has a model that is the single best metallic paint job I have ever seen that you can print on regular paper....
http://www.gremirmodels.com/p-47d_torrid_tessie.htm Give John Griffin a shout - pretty sure he can be found on papermodelers.com Chris
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Thank you - as soon as I have some more time, I'll contact John. The model looks awesome (and like a lot of work :o)
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In the meantime, I did continue the recolor experiments. I attach some images with the different results. I will print these sheets on both a laser and an inkjet printer to verify the most appropriate results.
#1: Aluminum #2: Magnesium #3: 20% black #4: WaltAir Schwaigers Draken gray
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A while back the was a good tutorial that I think Gil Russell or one of the other old hands wrote. I hate to refer you to the "other" forum, but here's the link:
http://www.zealot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=137908 Ryan
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Ryan,
I promote linking to any and all resources so dont worry about it! Chris
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Re: RGB color for metal surface
It isn't that - I promote resources, too. I just don't like the direction that site went.
Ryan
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