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01-11-2024, 12:54 AM | #101 |
Mako infused SOLDIER
Join Date: Aug 2009
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I don?t have the paint myself, but I?ll check with a friend that I believe uses Tamiya. He has the figure, so, if he does have the paint, he can check for you. I?ll let you know what I find out.
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01-11-2024, 09:12 AM | #102 |
Mako infused SOLDIER
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Location: Midgar
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Unfortunately, he doesn’t have Tamiya (XF-8 Flat Blue).
Matching paint to factory paint can be difficult, and often, at least in my experience, is not possible without mixing. |
01-11-2024, 10:14 PM | #103 |
Red Two
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: 村八分
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I think the Tamiya flat blue is too blue for the Classified Cobra Trooper. Even my go-to for cobra blue on 25th customs of Vallejo dark Prussian Blue is too light as well. I've got a printed Tamiya chart somewhere around that I check and see if I can find something more suitable...
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01-11-2024, 11:35 PM | #104 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Jan 2024
Location: Delaware
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Thanks for both of you helping me out
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01-12-2024, 01:16 AM | #105 |
Red Two
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Not a problem!
I found my chart, indeed the flat blue wouldn't be a good fit, I feel. The sea blue has promise, but having worked with it, I know it's very dark (I've used it to paint a female figure's long black hair if that gives you a better idea of the color) and it's also very shiny. If you use it I would probably recommend some dullkote to take a bit of the shine off. Another option is try the dark gray and add just a touch of flat blue to it as that cobra trooper blue has a very "dusty" blue look to it. But it may be too light.... As mentioned previously, finding a perfect match out of the bottle is sometimes like chasing windmills. I think I would try 2 drops of the sea blue with 1 drop of flat blue and see how close you get and go from there. Good luck and let us know how it goes! Last edited by Ako Roshi; 01-12-2024 at 01:19 AM.. |
01-13-2024, 10:19 AM | #106 |
Mako infused SOLDIER
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Quote:
The sea blue has promise, but having worked with it, I know it's very dark (I've used it to paint a female figure's long black hair if that gives you a better idea of the color) and it's also very shiny. If you use it I would probably recommend some dullkote to take a bit of the shine off.
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01-13-2024, 01:22 PM | #107 |
Cobra Soldier
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Location: Delaware
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Thanks for the advice. I got the paint in the Amazon cart
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01-30-2024, 08:28 PM | #108 |
Cobra Soldier
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The XF-17 Sea Blue is too dark almost grayish/black. Maybe I'll try and add a bit of Ultramarine blue. looks like some more trial and error.
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01-31-2024, 03:05 AM | #109 |
Crimson Guard
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how is everyone's luck using the Miniature Painter Pro app???
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01-31-2024, 11:50 AM | #110 |
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What is this app you speak of? I am really curious! I do a lot of customizing for my Classified and SW figures and am always buying paints.
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