Duncan B Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 I think that is valid point that David made, the batches would have varied so what we should in fact be looking at is a range for each colour. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Another quick update. on the 18th August Politicni Komisar suggested I try the new Mr Paint range from Slovakia so I had a look on their website (www.mrpaint.sk) and decided to order a couple of colours to try them out. I ordered RLM78 (obviously), RLM65 and RLM79. The RLM78 is labelled as Hellblau, the RLM65 is also labelled Hellblau and the RLM79 is labelled Sandgelb 1. These paints arrived today 24th Aug (so great service) and although I haven't had the chance to spray them yet I can say that the colours all appear to be very close matches to the corresponding chips on the Eagle Editions chart. They come in glass bottles similar to Alclad and appear to be premixed ready for airbrushing. Here's a quick look I look forward to testing these paints and I'll be sure to report back on how that goes. Duncan B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I've found Humbrol 87 a pretty decent match as well. Cheers, Andre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) Colourcoats ACLW17 versus Merrick's paint chip: And with the new ACLW22 - Sandgelb (Hell) RLM79 released today Edited October 11, 2015 by SovereignHobbies 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 And once more showing RLM65 against Merrick. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Duncan, if you're up for it I'd be pleased to slip you a few samples to try to convert you next club night (or at the AMS show at the end of the month)? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hajt Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I've found Humbrol 87 a pretty decent match as well. Cheers, Andre Hello Could You please specify is Humbrol 87 decent match for RLM 65 or 78 ? TIA Teemu H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Duncan, if you're up for it I'd be pleased to slip you a few samples to try to convert you next club night (or at the AMS show at the end of the month)? James, I'd be pleased to try out your paint and can post the results on BM for everyone else to see if you'd be happy with that. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Great. I'll PM you regarding the finer details of exactly what you can use and when. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Ooooh goodie, a paint thread. It will remain largely theoretical to me, being as importing enamels is vitually impossible but I do have a colour coats RLM78 in stock & the Merrick & Eagle edition charts so there's bound to be something I can glean from it. I'll be looking out for more. Wish I knew someone bringing a yacht out this way. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Whereabouts are you Steve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 oops, it used to show under my avatar. I'm in New Zealand. I don't 'spose you've got anyone signed up to deal with your paints yet? Realistically, we're a small market & it'd be a big punt for someone. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Not in NZ yet. We're in discussions with 2 companies in Australia who may be able to ship to you though. They may be a little more practical than the regulations here require. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace From Outer Space Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 To date I've only ever used Vallejo, Cheers Viv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vppelt68 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Slightly , but... Last night I was in trouble; I needed acrylic RLM 65 blue, or something close to it, but hadn´t got a bottle/jar/can of such in possession. So far I´ve used only enamels but I do have Vallejo Game Colour Magic Blue and Model Colour matt white and black, why, I can´t remember. So I began to add first blue and then black to base white. Half an hour later I had this already brushed on: Comparing now my own mix against any paint chip like the one in post #30 I must admit I´m very, very happy! Regards, V-P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Hello Could You please specify is Humbrol 87 decent match for RLM 65 or 78 ? TIA Teemu H RLM 78, my mistake. Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hajt Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 RLM 78, my mistake. Cheers, Andre Thank You for the reply, very helpful to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Fascinating thread!!! Does anyone know where I can get Vallejo Model Air 71.255 - RLM65 (Hellblau) - in the UK. It appears in the Vallejo Luftwaffe paint sets - but when you ask for the individual colour from UK stockists - they look at you as if your talking nonsense   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 23 hours ago, BIG X said: Fascinating thread!!! Does anyone know where I can get Vallejo Model Air 71.255 - RLM65 (Hellblau) - in the UK. It appears in the Vallejo Luftwaffe paint sets - but when you ask for the individual colour from UK stockists - they look at you as if your talking nonsense    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vallejo-Model-Air-Light-Blue-RLM65-71-255-17ml-Acrylic-Airbrush-Ready-Paint-/131994271593?hash=item1ebb78bf69:g:~NMAAOSw44BYHiAV  I've bought from this outfit before - pretty quick delivery.....in fact as it turns out I've actually bought this one  1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Cheers Lawzer - I'll give them a go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 from what I remember it's 70p postage for up to 3 bottles (same / different colours) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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