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03-10-2012, 12:42 AM | #1 |
IG85 - Mortarman
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This thread is something that I've been meaning to do for quite some time now. I cannot count how much time I've wasted over the years trying to find just the right paint to match a particular color on a G.I. Joe figure or vehicle. So, I thought it would be helpful if we had a source for quick answers on these questions. If you have what can be considered an exact paint-match, post it here or PM me with it and I will update this first post. Include links to your finished products, if possible. Discussion in the thread is welcome and encouraged, but I want to continually update "The List" in this first post so that it isn't necessary to read the whole thread to find an answer!
Figures - Annihilator's Uniform (ARAH v1): Tamiya (XF-3 Flat Yellow & XF-7 Flat Red, mixed at a 50/50 ratio) Tamiya (X-16 Purple) Cobra Trooper (Blueshirt) Uniform: Tamiya (XF-8 Flat Blue) Cobra Desert Conditions Uniforms: Polly Scale (TH & B Cream) Polly Scale (Raw Sienna) Crazyleg's Night Force Uniform (ARAH v2): Tamiya (XF-26 Deep Green) - for the helmet, webgear and other. Downtown’s Uniform (ARAH v1): CraftSmart Acrylic (Turquoise) - Shirt Testors Enamel (#1166 Flat Brown) - Trousers Testors Enamel (#1127 Orange) - Boots & Harness Straps Kickstart (v1): Folk Art (#923 Clover) - Uniform Leatherneck’s Uniform (ARAH v1): Americana Acrylic Hauser Light Green - Base color of uniform Polly Scale #204308 Light Brown - Camo spots on uniform Python Patrol: Tamiya (XF-63 German Grey) - for dark grey areas Tamiya (XF-19 Sky Grey) - for lighter greay areas Raptor's Outfit (ARAH v1): Tamiya (XF-10 Flat Brown) - for the brown pants RoC TRU Joe 5-pack uniforms (Footloose, Repeater, Law, Dialtone & Zartan): Testors Enamel (#1141 Wood) - Base color of uniform Apple Barrel Acrylics (Burnt Sienna) - Dark camo spots on uniform Country Colors (#2428 Off White) - Light camo spots on uniform RoC Bench Press: Testors gunmetal for the shirt (may need Dull-Cote to kill the metallic look) Tomax & Xamot EE Suit Coats: Tamiya (XF-8 Flat Blue) Vehicles - ARAH MOBAT: Krylon (Italian Olive or Hosta Leaf) ARAH Wolverine: Krylon (Hosta Leaf) ARAH VAMP: ??? ARAH VAMP II: ??? ARAH Dreadnok Ground Assault Vehicles: Rustoleum Plastics Paint (available at Home Depot) Last edited by Sgt Humpty; 02-25-2013 at 10:25 AM.. |
03-10-2012, 01:08 AM | #2 |
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What would match crimson strike team red??
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03-10-2012, 01:23 AM | #3 |
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Annihilator orange (Tamiya XF-3 Flat Yellow & Tamiya XF-7 Flat Red) turns out damn close to exact match of ARAH vintage color!
Annihilator purple (Tamiya X-16 Purple) also very very close to original color Python Patrol dark grey (Tamiya XF-63 German Grey) Python Patrol light grey (Tamiya XF-19 Sky Grey)
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03-10-2012, 01:24 AM | #4 |
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I might go back and repaint my Leatherneck in more accurate colors now.
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03-10-2012, 01:25 AM | #5 |
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03-10-2012, 01:28 AM | #6 |
IG85 - Mortarman
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Added the following suggestions from CobraCrimson:
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Annihilator orange (Tamiya XF-3 Flat Yellow & Tamiya XF-7 Flat Red) turns out damn close to exact match of ARAH vintage color!
Annihilator purple (Tamiya X-16 Purple) also very very close to original color Python Patrol dark grey (Tamiya XF-63 German Grey) Python Patrol light grey (Tamiya XF-19 Sky Grey) Thanks, CC! |
03-10-2012, 01:29 AM | #7 |
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This makes it worthwhile already!
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03-10-2012, 01:30 AM | #8 |
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03-10-2012, 01:34 AM | #9 |
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No problemo! I used many different shades of grey before going with these 2 for Python Patrol greys. And got lucky on the Annihilator orange on the first try, it was about a 50/50 mix of yellow and red...........I think. It's been awhile now since it was mixed. Another one, for Cobra blue (very close to the blueshirt color), Tamiya XF-8 Flat Blue....also works great for Extensive Enterprises Tomax and Xamot suit color
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Rest in peace my son, Aaron Michael. You will always be in our hearts and prayers. 9/13/2012 Last edited by CobraCrimson; 03-10-2012 at 01:45 AM.. |
03-10-2012, 01:56 AM | #10 |
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ARAH Raptor brown pants (Tamiya XF-10 Flat Brown)
ARAH Night Force dark green (also PoC Jungle-Viper green?) (Tamiya XF-26 Deep Green)
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Rest in peace my son, Aaron Michael. You will always be in our hearts and prayers. 9/13/2012 Last edited by CobraCrimson; 03-10-2012 at 01:58 AM.. |
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