T-90, help with color references please

[Johan]

Hi,

Recently I decided to go for the MENG T-90A and for some reason that kicked my fading interest in the ZVEZDA offering back to life.

Now the ZVEZDA does not have any translated color references and the MENG one looks confusing to me.

Paint Scheme C calls for Black, Russian Green and Duck Egg Green. The Duck Egg Green looks like sand to me.

Paint scheme D/E/F calls for Black, Russian Green and Sand. The Sand looks like Stone to me.

No color matches to MM, Tamiya, Valejo or the likes are mentioned.

Would anyone have any Tamiya references that I could use.

I think the pattern I am going for is this one:


Best Regards
Johan

[BillyB]

Here's a link to Vallejo colours. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=654412564587809&set=pb.267763626586040.-2207520000.1375550759.&type=3&theater

Hth,

Bill

[magman2]

All paint on real armour changes with fading and dust

Tamiya colours, just a suggestion:

Green areas Olive Green XF58 + Tamiya Khaki Drab XF51 70/30 mix

Beige areas Deck Tan XF55
Black areas Nato Black XF69

[Johan]

Hi Bill,

Thanks - that was a cool link - will be interesting to see how that develops over time!

Hi magman2,

Thanks for the suggestions, I will work with that.
I had a second look at the MENG instructions and I am fairly sure they have mixed up the two schemes.

Very Best Regards
Johan

[Johan]

Hi magman2 & All,

Johan again...
Picking up the old Zvezda after a long timeout - and finally got some progress
Ready for the paint this weekend hopefully...

I am going with XF-69 Nato Black, XF-59 Dessert Yellow and XF-5 Flat Green.
The XF-59 looks a bit to yellow, the XF-5 is not olive enough but I hope a few washes will deal with that.

If you guys think I am totally off (the colour chart) please shout

Best Regards
Johan

Edited December 2, 2014 by Johan