1/24 Hurricane engine

[beetcleaner]

Can anyone advise which Humbrol enamel is the closest match to a Merlin engine?. I only use enamels as I am familiar with them from the past.

I'm building the Airfix 1/24 Hurricane and the instructions say Humbroll 33 Matt Black which I think would be too flat even if drybrushed with silver.

is it better to use Humbrol 85 Satin Black minus the drybrushing or even Humbrol 53 Gun Metal (which I think would be too silver(ish)

Any opinions would be very helpful.

[rmcclure]

Definitely satin black, in my opinion. As far as I'm aware and from what I've seen in museums, Merlins were almost completely black. It's personal choice but I've always used a very slight silver drybrushing to highlight a little detail otherwise it's just a bit too uniform. You're right - gunmetal would be far too silvery for an overall finish. Might be a good alternative to silver for a drybrush though.

Cheers,

Roger