Humbrol 196 Satin Light Grey

[Graham Boak]

What is it supposed to be for?  That assumes, of course, that it is intended to be a specific shade rather than just a generic light grey.

[Black Knight]

Its a generic light grey.

Airfix sometimes advises its use instead of 64, which is sometimes advised instead of MSG

[Graham Boak]

Thanks.

[Andrew]

Hi Graham,

 

I was always of the understanding that Humbrol 196 is intended as a match for the modern German colour RAL7035 Lichtgrau, which is why I bought a tin or two many years ago; I was suitably convinced when I first tried it. Sadly, I have nothing authoritative to back this claim today but hope that it might prove useful all the same.

 

cheers,

Andrew.

[Graham Boak]

Thanks: whatever the reason I had for buying it, it wasn't to match a modern Lichtgrau.  Perhaps it will dawn on me just what the reaon was: sleep is supposed to be good for this.  I do remember using 64 for just about everything I now know it wasn't right for, but it was the only convenient light grey.   Nowadays we're spoilt for choice.

 

Edit: perhaps it is suitable for the very light late-war RLM76 for nightfighters?  Given the lack of precision inherent in that colour, it'll probably do nicely.  I know that this wasn't the reason I bought it, but it'll do.

Edited December 4, 2016 by Graham Boak