Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 Hello, anyone out there know a good mix for the interior turquoise color using Tamiya paints ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 20 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Hello, anyone out there know a good mix for the interior turquoise color using Tamiya paints ? I've not come across one using Tamiya, hopefully others on here can help though. There are a couple of brands that have a Russian cockpit turquoise in their range (Mr Paint is one of them, there may well be others). But I did once use a mix I found here using Gunze (50/50 mix of H25 sky blue and H46 Emerald Green) which is a good match for the pre-painted PE in Eduard MiG-21 kits. That said, apparently the colour of the Eduard PE is off (too blue) so it might be a good match for the PE but not the cockpit colour! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, zebra said: I've not come across one using Tamiya, hopefully others on here can help though. There are a couple of brands that have a Russian cockpit turquoise in their range (Mr Paint is one of them, there may well be others). But I did once use a mix I found here using Gunze (50/50 mix of H25 sky blue and H46 Emerald Green) which is a good match for the pre-painted PE in Eduard MiG-21 kits. That said, apparently the colour of the Eduard PE is off (too blue) so it might be a good match for the PE but not the cockpit colour! I think I found one using X-28 park green and X-14 sky blue based on the gunze mix. https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/81528/index.htm https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/81514/index.htm I just need to try and figure the ratio’s out. Edited February 4, 2022 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I've been waiting for a Mig-21 GB a long time I guess! I have up to 6 I am going to try to burn through - but for the sake of expectation management I'm starting with just the three build threads...🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 8 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Hello, anyone out there know a good mix for the interior turquoise color using Tamiya paints ? I use a colour from "Anita's Craft Paint" range, only £1 from local craft shops, might even be called turquoise but its a very good match, and don't forget that the shade of "icky green" used could vary a bit too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reini Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 2 hours ago, modelling minion said: ... and don't forget that the shade of "icky green" used could vary a bit too. Yeah, and as it ages it tends to shift more towards green. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Thank you for the shout Dennis. Sadly I'm unlikely to be joining this GB due to other GB commitments but will keep looking in and living vicariously by enjoying everyone else's projects. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Col. said: Sadly I'm unlikely to be joining this GB due to other GB commitments Lightweight! 😁 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerine_sedge Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Is it too late for me to join this GB? It's a toss up between a very old KP 1/72 kit or a Revell rebox of Eduards SMT in 1/48th! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 19 minutes ago, tangerine_sedge said: Is it too late for me to join this GB? It's a toss up between a very old KP 1/72 kit or a Revell rebox of Eduards SMT in 1/48th! Definitely not! Interesting choice of kits you have there, from one extreme to the other. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerine_sedge Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 38 minutes ago, modelling minion said: Definitely not! Interesting choice of kits you have there, from one extreme to the other. Cheers - thanks, I have some holiday in early March, so should be able to brak the back of the kits then ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 4 hours ago, Col. said: Thank you for the shout Dennis. Sadly I'm unlikely to be joining this GB due to other GB commitments but will keep looking in and living vicariously by enjoying everyone else's projects. No worries Col. I understand. 3 hours ago, tangerine_sedge said: Is it too late for me to join this GB? It's a toss up between a very old KP 1/72 kit or a Revell rebox of Eduards SMT in 1/48th! No absolutely not you can start a thread and set up. Officially the start date is a week away yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 I would love to join in as well, but am way too committed (and probably should be!! ) at the moment. I do have Eduards Special MiG-21MF in Czech service boxing which would have been a possibility. Plus there is the 1/32nd "Splinter MiG" I keep promising myself I must build, but don't have the model for the project and haven't even looked at starting the stencils/masks that would be required for the scheme..... guess this one will have to wait till the next time this STGB comes around. Anyway here's some inspiration fo someone!!! Gosh I did this one 8 years ago....was still learning/re-learning to build models and still had my Airbrushing "L" plates. Everything was painted using masks, from memory there are next to no decals either! Terrible photos!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 17 minutes ago, trickyrich said: I would love to join in as well, but am way too committed Another lightweight! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Come on, there's only so much of Uncle Richie love to be spread around! 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Can I have the hosts opinion on this one, I started it many years ago, I've glued the wheel wells in, started to paint some of the cockpit, joined the exhaust and the drop tank together, in my opinion it's well below the 25% complete level normally required for a GB but it's not my call, so what do you think Dennis and Craig @Corsairfoxfouruncle@modelling minion If it's a goer it'll be in an Indonesian scheme. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 3 hours ago, Wez said: so what do you think Dennis and Craig I think its well within the 25% rule Wez, there's plenty of work still to be done on her. 3 hours ago, Wez said: If it's a goer it'll be in an Indonesian scheme. And I would love to see an Indonesian aircraft, will it be one of the ones with lots of red on the fuselage? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 21 minutes ago, modelling minion said: I think its well within the 25% rule Wez, there's plenty of work still to be done on her. Thanks 21 minutes ago, modelling minion said: And I would love to see an Indonesian aircraft, will it be one of the ones with lots of red on the fuselage? Oh yes, a nice big red lightning stripe along the length of the fuselage. I'll start a thread over the next couple of days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 Id have to say it looks well below the 25% level. Go for it @Wez 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Hey guys, I'm sorry I will have to drop out of this GB due to lightning hitting both my house and me a week or so ago. It's caused damage to the house but I seem fine, just everything is all up in the air at the moment as we have arranged a rental and in the process of moving everything out of the house in preparation to either sell or fix and sell...not sure yet but mum and I have decided that we don't want to go back to the house, we'll go and buy something else and something smaller, so modelling is off the table at the moment. I was really looking forward to this GB too. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 7, 2022 Author Share Posted February 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, Brad said: Hey guys, I'm sorry I will have to drop out of this GB due to lightning hitting both my house and me a week or so ago. It's caused damage to the house but I seem fine, just everything is all up in the air at the moment as we have arranged a rental and in the process of moving everything out of the house in preparation to either sell or fix and sell...not sure yet but mum and I have decided that we don't want to go back to the house, we'll go and buy something else and something smaller, so modelling is off the table at the moment. I was really looking forward to this GB too. Im sorry to hear this, I hope you're able To find something better for your needs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 as a word of warning to all involved...... I might be joining this build...... you have been warned!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 ... and I was hoping I'd stay out of trouble hiding in this GB..... oh well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 5 hours ago, Brad said: Hey guys, I'm sorry I will have to drop out of this GB due to lightning hitting both my house and me a week or so ago. It's caused damage to the house but I seem fine, just everything is all up in the air at the moment as we have arranged a rental and in the process of moving everything out of the house in preparation to either sell or fix and sell...not sure yet but mum and I have decided that we don't want to go back to the house, we'll go and buy something else and something smaller, so modelling is off the table at the moment. I was really looking forward to this GB too. Very sorry to hear that Brad. I am glad that you and your mum are okay and I hope you are able to get something sorted very soon. 3 hours ago, trickyrich said: as a word of warning to all involved...... I might be joining this build...... you have been warned!! I see, showing your legendary willpower again Rich, all it took was one gentle prod! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickyrich Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 haha... i know I'm hopeless! I won't post/start a thread yet, but if you check the reference section you'll get an idea of what I'll be up to, have bought the cheapest MiG-21MF (well it's meant to be...) I could find for this project! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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