chrisrope Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 This has probably been asked before, but is there a simple RLM conversion chart for us simple ones Preferably to Humbrol enamels as that's all I have. Probably because I don't do a lot of Luftwaffe, I find the correct colours harder to fathom than Sabre wings and quantum mechanics. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggers Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 The best by far.......... http://www.paint4models.com/paintchart/paintconversionchart20100101d.htm# ATB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 As you migt have seen in this forum pages, Humbrol just introduced a new line of RLM colours. The first comments on these are appearing in these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 This has probably been asked before, but is there a simple RLM conversion chart for us simple ones Preferably to Humbrol enamels as that's all I have. Probably because I don't do a lot of Luftwaffe, I find the correct colours harder to fathom than Sabre wings and quantum mechanics. Cheers Chris HI Chris Hmm, if you don't do a lot of Luftwaffe you might be better off asking on a case by case basis. your basics are bombers/early war black green 70-/dark green 71 over light blue 65. Fighters has the 70 replaced by grey 02 early on. mid war fighters - grey scheme, 74 dark grey 75 mid grey and 76 light blue-grey [paler than 65] late war - defensive 'greens' 81/82/83, usually over 76, often incombination with some of the greys. if you don't want to buy a load of new paint, there are TLAR RAF and USAAF matches.... or, as you do Swedish, some of those can be used... how 'accurate' do you want to be? but the new Humbrol paints look to be good.http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234943663-airfix-172-fw190a-8-a-look-in-the-box-and-a-build-with-new-humbrol-acrylics/page-2#entry1371323 http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c202/falkirk1298/New%20FW190/NewRLMpaints_zps678cde25.jpg cheers Troy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Assuming you're asking about the current Humbrol range, rather than waiting for the new Luftwaffe enamels, this is a list I first drew up a few years ago. It's been tweeked a bit since : RLM 02 - Humbrol 31, although 31 is a bit too light and could probably use a touch of yellow or maybe something like 94 Brown Yellow. RLM 04 - Humbrol 154 RLM 63 - Humbrol 31, just about spot on but maybe a fraction light RLM 65 - Humbrol 65, could perhaps use a touch of a darker blue RLM 70 - Humbrol 91 RLM 71 - Humbrol 117 RLM 74 - Humbrol 32 RLM 75 - Humbrol 27 RLM 76 - 50% Humbrol 65 and 50% Humbrol 28, increase the proportion of 65 if you want a bluer version RLM 78 - Humbrol 47 RLM 79 - Humbrol 118 RLM 80 - Humbrol 116 RLM 81 - Humbrol 155 based on XtraColor shade RLM 82 - Humbrol 116 based on XtraColor shade RLM 83 - Humbrol 86 based on XtraColor shade If it isn't on this list, I haven't looked at it, except for the maritime shades 72 and 73 where nothing matches out of the tin. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisrope Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Yes I should have said I was thinking of the existing range. Thanks for the advice gents it helps me a lot Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisrope Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Also I have painted an Academy 109G-6 cockpit in Humbrol 67. Is this anything like it should be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 A G-6 cockpit actually loves Hu67, couldn't have picked a better hue :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Also I have painted an Academy 109G-6 cockpit in Humbrol 67. Is this anything like it should be they are supposed to be RLM 66 Schwarz Grau [black grey] so this is a good pick Also the only main colour missed from the above list. I did post some useful colour pics on this a while back, bit distracted at mo, will try to find post later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Only drama is Humbrol dont make 31 (02) and 91 (70) anymore. I use Xtracolour for these shades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisrope Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Marvellous, a good choice then : : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 they are supposed to be RLM 66 Schwarz Grau [black grey] so this is a good pick Also the only main colour missed from the above list. I did post some useful colour pics on this a while back, bit distracted at mo, will try to find post later. Actually I quite like H79 Blue Grey for RLM 66, it's a bit less stark than H67. Only drama is Humbrol dont make 31 (02) and 91 (70) anymore. I use Xtracolour for these shades. Not sure why you think that:: http://www.humbrol.com/shop/paints/enamel-paints/aa0343-31-slate-grey-matt-14ml-enamel-paint/ http://www.humbrol.com/shop/paints/enamel-paints/aa0343-31-slate-grey-matt-14ml-enamel-paint/ http://www.humbrol.com/shop/paints/acrylic-paints/ab0091-91-black-green-matt-12ml-acrylic-paint/ John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 P Hawkins comparison chart. There may be updates later than this... x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Ed, that's a great comparison chart. Is it just me or do the Testor Model Master series appear to be the best matches here? This may be because they are closest to the actual samples - not sure. I'd be happy (and actually are happy) with the MM range. I did buy the "equivalent" Vallejo Modelair range, and boy was I bitterly disappointed with the results. Paint goes on very well and is easy to use, however are no match to any of the proper RLM shades whatsoever. Looking forward to the new Humbrol range all the same. Cheers.. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Hi, Rabbit Leader, No, Testors MM are not the best match nowadays. Try Xtracolor. Fernando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Hi, Rabbit Leader, No, Testors MM are not the best match nowadays. Try Xtracolor. Fernando Thanks Fernando, I'm not sure if the xtracolour range is available in Australia, however would be willing to order from overseas to get the best colours. Do they come as Matt paints? I have heard that they usually come in a satin, glossy shade. Cheers Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 As far as I know only RLM 66 is matt in the Xtracolor range, all the rest are gloss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I thought I had the link somewhere http://aeroscale.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=2898 A lot of stuff on this site is a bit iffy but I think this is okay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Not sure why you think that:: John Ah, my mistake, I was thinking of Hu 141 for 02, it was an almost perfect match. I've not been able to get 91 from my LMS for a while and so made the wrong assumption it was no longer made. Anyway, all rendered moot by Humbrol's new RLM range! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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