Kris B Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 After look on John's Cromwell in Ready for inspection I gonna respray it to get a brighter base. At this moment it look to dark. this time is three steps back, but better now then later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 (edited) Model get new colours. Not much difference visible on the photos, but sample with gloss varnish looks promising. And something for the Holy Graal (SCC 15) hunters. Two photos of the same vehicle which I found in the internet: Edited May 24, 2017 by Kris B add photos 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Those 2 photos show the dangers of trusting even modern photos. 2 identical subjects in identical environments but completely different colour values. The top photo is too green overall - notice the green tint to the battledress and webbing stowage, and the white roof trusses. Both are slightly over-exposed, but the bottom one was possibly taken with a fluorescent filter. The top colour is not far off a matt version of post-war Deep Bronze Green 224, whereas the bottom is closer to what most of us would imagine SCC15 to look like: a greener shade of olive drab. These are Bovington photos. Having been there a couple of weeks back and seen the Cromwell and Firefly I would say that the bottom photo colour is more correct but is still slightly darker "in the flesh". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael M Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Kriss, it looks good, i wouldn't be to worried about how much of a muchness is in it. It's green, that's the most important Colour pictures, LCD monitors... its like the discussion between blind and deaf man about colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromwell Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I think Michael has a point. As well as the real life effect of the weather such as sun bleaching etc.... overall though looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Think same as you. We going on Holiday to Bournemouth, and maybe I can managed quick jump to Bovington. But defo I not repainting it again . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentG Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Very nice! What color(s) would be in the Hessian net? Natural shades or was it dyed different colors? G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 I am planning to random colours - from khaki to dark green. Just to make it bit more interesting. By the way it is kind of unknown waters for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 When I was stationed in Germany in the 60's, we were using camnets which were the same as used in WW2. The basic colour was a dirty brown. The hessian strips were just a mixture of OD and brown with not much difference between the two. Bear in mind that these nets/hessian would have got dirty and dusty so all the different colours would blend together. John. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Thank you John. I do not plan to do extreme colour difference and your guide would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaubar Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Kris, this is looking good and interesting thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Looks good.... I need something to go on the back of the new scammel transporter (as well as the right cloud to paint a 1944/45 British vehicle) so watching for tips... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Brilliant paint job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Cheers, I am glad that you like it. Today not much forward, but only markings. Colour on the photos is not as the model looks, but today is not about it. But talking about the colour. Few days ago I visited the Bovington Tank Museum and I have with me a sample with few colours. My wife said that the bottom right is the correct colour (Mr. Hobby H-80 Khaki Green), but I think it more like the middle top which is the Mike Starmer's SCC 15. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Nice way to choose your colour Kris, your hull is looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Thanks, looks like you will soon start painting yours. My next step - painting hessian tape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Very nice job, and the way to choose color...not all have an authentic Sherman available for that ......lol Cheers Kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) I have painted those stripes on the turret. As we spoke before John I tried the various green colours, but effect was not good enough. I decided to add some different and that how it looks now. Edited June 7, 2017 by Kris B 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentG Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Very nice! G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I have always wanted to build something with the hessian camouflage but not had the courage to do so. Your thread has given me that little push to have a go. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 That looks superb Chris. The turret has turned out really well. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 Thank you for good word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Looking good Kris, what colours did you used on the hessien? As its looking very effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 Lots: XF5 Flat Green XF49 Khaki XF51 Khaki Drab XF58 Olive Green XF61 Dark Green XF62 Olive Drab XF65 Field Grey XF81 Dark Green 2 (RAF) XF26 Deep Green + XF21 Sky 50/50 XF62 Olive Drab + XF3 Flat Yellow 50/50 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 15 minutes ago, Kris B said: Lots: XF5 Flat Green XF49 Khaki XF51 Khaki Drab XF58 Olive Green XF61 Dark Green XF62 Olive Drab XF65 Field Grey XF81 Dark Green 2 (RAF) XF26 Deep Green + XF21 Sky 50/50 XF62 Olive Drab + XF3 Flat Yellow 50/50 Wow that is a lot, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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